Dr. Odin Ortho heating pad warms your body for efficient pain management. Localized application of heat dilates the blood vessels enhancing perfusion to the targeted tissue. Dr. Odin Ortho Heating pad is one of the best sources of relief for Back, Neck, Shoulder, Abdominal, and other parts. Applying heat can help reduce pain and strain or over-exerted muscles. The most important aspect of heat therapy is its ability to increase blood flow to the painful areas. Heat opens up blood vessels, which allows blood and oxygen to flow more rapidly in the sore areas. Heat Therapy tends to reduce muscle spasms as well, causing the muscles, ligaments, and tendons to relax.