If you are like most households it seems like in every pair of socks the dryer seems to eat one and you are left with a basket of socks that are matchless. Well here is a great idea to use some of those matchless socks and get relief from all your aches and pains in one shot!


Favorite tube sock
Thread and needle
Rice (NOT mintue rice! it will not work and burn)

Gather your supplies. Cut or tear a small corner of your bag of rice off. Pour rice into open tube sock. Use between 1.5 and 2 lbs. More for a firmer rice sock, less for a less firm sock. Tie the end of the sock to prevent rice from spilling out...or use the thread and needle and sew the end of the sock together so that the rice will not leak out. Heat in your microwave for 1-3 minutes, depending on your microwave...or chill in your freezer for 45 mins for cool relief. Shake the rice sock to evenly distribute the heated or chilled rice. Apply the sock to the desired body part. Use to relieve pain or aid in relaxation.


* Do not use minute rice.
*A gray tube sock will not show dirt as quickly.

*Some people enjoy using lavendar, cinnomon sticks, lemon peels or other aromas in their socks. Simply add some prior to sealing the sock.

*You can also stick the sock closed for a fancier sock.

*Buck wheat, cherry pits, corn and other grains can also be used instead of rice.

*To use for physical therapy, just create a smaller rice sock and knead it slowly and gently with the affected hand. As time passes and the hand gets stronger, knead harder.

*An alternate way to make these, if you have more time, is to sew a little pouch (with or without a decorative design). These can be used for yourself, given as gifts, or even to sell if they are really good.

*New rice will give off quite a bit of moisture when microwaved and will smell strongly. The more your sock/beanbag is used and microwaved the less damp it will feel and the smell will gradually fade.

*The foot of an old pair of pantyhose could be used as the inside layer of a two layer sock to keep the rice from migrating through a less tightly woven outer sock.

*A small pillow case may be substituted for the sock if you want a pad that covers more area. Remember, more area means slightly longer heating/cooling time. You will want to experiment with times and settings, but be careful not to burn yourself.

*To be prepared for the unexpected, keep one in your freezer, so it's ready to use at a moment's notice.

*A rice sock also works well for comforting puppies who cry in the night. Warm it and put it in bed with the puppy. Be certain it's not too hot.

*A small amount of Vick's Vaporub can create an aromatic and therapeutic aid that will help with colds or allergies.

*To prevent fires, put a glass of water in the microwave with your rice sock when heating it.

* Never use anything metal to make your rice sock because you will be using it in the microwave, and microwaves do not like metal.


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