For sprains and strains you need to use RICE Rest Ice Compression Elevation
Although, one of the simplest heating pads that can be made: fill a new tube sock 1/2 way up with about rice and tie the open end. Then Microwave it for about 7 min. (I know it will smell funny but it works. You can add herbs to it like Lavender or Rosemary) It will keep the heat for a long time and conform to what ever you need it to do. Its great for shoulders or around feet.
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Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
Although, one of the simplest heating pads that can be made: fill a new tube sock 1/2 way up with about rice and tie the open end. Then Microwave it for about 7 min. (I know it will smell funny but it works. You can add herbs to it like Lavender or Rosemary) It will keep the heat for a long time and conform to what ever you need it to do. Its great for shoulders or around feet.