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Can using an electric heating pad dry my muscles out? or in some way be damaging to the muscles?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Heat is good.: Not damaging to muscles unless heat is way too high (usually not allowed on us heating pads) or if left in place for too long.

Dr Seni agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Unlikely: Keep on low to avoid burning the skin.

Answered 4/9/2016

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A member asked:

Can using an electric heating pad dry my muscles out? or in some way be damaging to the muscles?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Seni agreed

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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