Thermotech Moist Heating Pad, Manual Clicker, Medium 14 x 17 in

I tried three different styles and type of heat pads before finding this one . This one is the only one that heats up to the point where I have to turn it off before I get burned. All the others I tried barely had heat, even the ones with there infrared technology deeper claims etc. Only downside to this is that you have to hold down the trigger while it’s on. I guess it’s probably a safety hazard so some people don’t fall asleep with it on and get burned. It basically only has one heat option , you hold down the trigger until it gets to the temp you want. This heats up fast anyways, a minute or two and this will get hot! You are the timer.

I have lower back issues which required moist heat (alternated with ice) to relieve the inflammation. In the past I had used hydrocollator pad for the moist heat, but this required a lot of prep time for a one time use after which you had to reprep it to use it again. When I saw this pad could provide moist heat continuously, I wanted to try it. My first concern has to do with the way it draws moisture, but I have to take it at face value since it worked for me. The one thing I liked (I hated it originally until I began to use over the course of a week) was the way it heats (only while holding the infamous blue lever). At first I found this to be problematic but in time I figured out (for me) when to press it for max heat then release until it cools down to a certain temperature/feeling then repress it again until it reaches the maximum heat I can tolerate and repeat over and over again until it is time for the ice pack. One not I do think they could improve the product by allowing an individual to turn it on continuously at a given temperature thus meeting everyone's needs.

Works great for my pain. Thank you it is truly appreciated.

I will say- this thing heats up FAST. It gets incredibly hot quickly which is great. However, it is NOT a timer, nor an “on/off” switch. It’s a ridiculously terrible design that I can’t believe I overlooked- the button is a manual lever that must be pushed and held to heat the pad. It must be released once you’ve reached your desired temp. This is a major design flaw, because you have to constantly click the lever and release it so that you don’t burn yourself, and it’s an endless cycle until you either get relief or give up. God forbid you want to sleep on the thing. It was a total waste of money considering you can get identical heating pads with an actual on/off timer control. The pad did come with a soft, removable cover for easy cleaning. The size we purchased was odd; it was long and narrow- making it great for a shoulder or neck, but not beneficial for large areas like back or stomach. Overall, I’m not impressed, and wish we wouldn’t have bought. We quickly purchased the same heat strength, but with timer control.

I didn’t realize that the heater is not automatic. You have to hold the button down to keep it warm. However it heats up quickly and stays warm for several minutes after the button is released. Overall not a bad buy.

It warms up quickly and you can control the temperature it’s comfortable. It good quality worth money.

Growing up I always had a HOT heating pad. I have spent years trying to find one comparable and all fall short. Either too small, too fluffy/cushioned, not hot enough, etc. This heating pad is EXACTLY like the one I had as a kid that my mom got from her physical therapist. Truly a gem and a must have for anyone who has severe menstrual cramps, back pain, etc. it’s a great size too

Yes, this is the hottest heating pad I’ve ever had – so hot that after 30 years of chronic neck pain which meant sleeping on heating pads and using them about 18 hours a day, I finally burned myself. So PLEASE go with a different style. This one doesn’t have an actual on off switch or a timer.