Heres a trick for muscle ache and..

[H_O]

back pains or stiff neck:

and it works...
get some brown flaxseeds and some cotton fabric(tea towels from the dollar store work best) and make like a beanbag out of it.
(make sure its sewn up and sealed up)
throw it it the microwave and voila! apply to affected area!

[twiney]

Re: Heres a trick for muscle ache and..

how long will does it last?... How long in the microwave?

[H_O]

Re: Heres a trick for muscle ache and..

i have a bag filled with flaxseeds (about the size of a produce bag in the grocery store full) and i put it in for 3-4 minutes--no more. the oils in the flaxseed stay hot for 2 hrs or more

[Peasie]

Re: Heres a trick for muscle ache and..

is it just the heat that helps? what's so special about flax seeds?

[H_O]

Re: Heres a trick for muscle ache and..

its just the heat really...the flaxseeds retain the heat for longer..ive had them last for four hours--and trust me you cant put it on bare skin

[Nanook]

Re: Heres a trick for muscle ache and..

These are a great idea.

A friend made me some of wheat. pure nice. Sew one long piece, with two seams to make it into thirds, for a nice neck warm thing that feels ever so nice.

[SandiF]

Re: Heres a trick for muscle ache and..

Flax seed is a natural remedy for reducing excessive intestinal gas.

Edited: Take 1/2 tablespoon of flax seed and it will help with the over abundance of flatulence.