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A queasy feeling, a stabbing pain or an uncomfortable pressure: abdominal pain can appear in many different ways and suddenly slow us down in everyday life. Sometimes a full stomach is the trigger, sometimes a serious health problem is behind it. But how can harmless complaints be distinguished from alarming signals?

When the days get colder or tension bothers us, many instinctively reach for a trusted helper: the heating pad. Whether for abdominal pain, muscle soreness or simply to relax – the comforting heat that gently spreads over the body feels like balm for body and mind. Hot water bottles, heat packs and grape seed pillows: what are their differences and what are the pros and cons of each?

Tension, hardened muscles, circulatory problems, swelling, joint pain: for these and many other complaints, colourful adhesive strips provide relief — and all without medication. What is their mechanism and what else can tapes do?