Paraspinal Musculature and Skin Temperature Changes: Comparing the ThermaCare HeatWrap, the Johnson & Johnson Back Plaster, and the ABC Warme-Pflaster

Abstract

The ThermaCare HeatWrap is more effective at increasing temperature at a 2-cm depth with less perceived heat compared to the Johnson & Johnson Back Plaster and the ABC Warme-Pflaster. The latter 2 products provide a sensation of heat but do not actually provide a muscle temperature change at a depth of 2 cm.