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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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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.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Unlikely: Keep on low to avoid burning the skin.
Answered 4/9/2016
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