Corn bags are natural heating pads that are heated in the microwave. They are a great, inexpensive way to enjoy moist heat therapy.
The easiest way to make a bag of corn is to fill a large sock 3/4 full with dried corn, tie the opening with string or a rubber band, and voila! The elasticity of the socks makes it easy to move the corn to distribute the heat and conform to your body. A furry sock can be particularly comfortable.
If you have basic sewing skills, it’s easy to make one yourself. Simply sew a square or rectangular pillow from a natural fabric like cotton or hemp and fill it with dried corn. An easy way is to tear off 8 to 10 inches of 45-inch-wide cotton fabric and fold it in half. Sew along two of the open sides, then fill the bag about 3/4 full with dried corn, then sew to close (the fourth side will be the fold). The results will be a 7-9 inch by 22 inch corn bag heating pad. You can also make pillowcases that fit your needs so that you can take them off for washing.
These corn heating pads are usually heated in the microwave, but they can also be heated in the oven if you’re careful. Place the bag of corn in a baking dish and put it in a hot oven that has just been turned off. It will take about an hour for them to heat up this way. If you use your oven to cook dinner, put bags of corn in it once you turn it off and before bed, your bag of corn will be warm and cozy and ready to go to bed.
These natural microwave heating pads are great gift giving and are always appreciated by people suffering from headaches, neck pain, back pain, menstrual cramps, or anyone who enjoys being warm and cozy.
They are also great bed warmers, under the sheets, they will stay warm all or most of the night.
You can also put them in a plastic bag and put them in the freezer for cold therapy. Which is very helpful for migraines and acute injuries. The basic rule of thumb is heat therapy for chronic pain and cold therapy for acute pain.