A heating pad, also called a heating bag, is a product used to provide heat and relief to various parts of the body. They are usually filled with wheat, beans or barley and can be heated in the microwave or in a regular oven. The heating pad is perfect to use for muscle pain, period pain or other times when you need extra warmth and relief. Ergostone is an upgraded modern version of the traditional heating pad.

Ergostone is manufactured in Åre and is a product similar to a wheat bag, heating pad, but instead of being filled with wheat, beans or barley, it is filled with finely ground soapstone from the soapstone mine in Handöl, at the foot of the Jämtland mountain massif. Ergostone can also be heated in the microwave or cooled in the refrigerator and provides the same relief as a heating pad. In addition, soapstone has a unique ability to retain heat longer than wheat, beans or barley, making Ergostone ideal for use during long periods of heat treatment.

A cooling pad, cooling bag or cold pack is mainly used to provide immediate pain treatment or reduce swelling in cases of, for example, sprains, sprains, burns or other acute injuries. But a cooling pad can also be used to cool down and regulate body temperature when you feel too hot. Most of the cooling pads on the market are disposable products that are thrown away after use. Ergostone an innovative product that can be effectively used in cold treatment – ​​again and again. Cool it easily by putting it in the freezer or refrigerator. The core of finely ground soapstone means that Ergostone never loses its thermal properties, at the same time as its exterior of durable silicone that we created for the highest demands on comfort and tactile stimulation. Even in freezing conditions, Ergostone feels like a stress ball and can be shaped ergonomically around the body. Its
flexibility means that Ergostone can be used as a cooling compress for, for example, acute sports injuries, but also for rehabilitated cryotherapy to speed up recovery after hard physical exertion or headaches and migraines. But with a lifespan of several years, Ergostone as a cooling pad can help you avoid overheating in hot climates. A smart alternative if you lack air conditioning but still want to stay cool and comfortable in the summer heat.