Excellent for chronic back pain
I've had this (the 8 x 18 version) for two years and it's still works as well as the day I got it.  The cover is removable for washing.  This has quite literally been a life saver during COVID.  I cannot go to PT during the pandemic and this heating pack is the only thing that makes it possible for me to sleep.  Much safer than an electric heating pad.  I can heat it to just the right temperature for me and place it under my back and it will relax the muscles so I can get to sleep.  It naturally absorbs just enough moisture from the air so that when you heat it, it's not a dry heat.  And the body heat from lying on it will absorb into it through the night keeping it warm & enabling it to maintain some of the heating properties.<br /><br />Be very careful about how much you heat it, especially if you are going to be leaning or lying on it.  It will feel hotter on your back (or anywhere else) than on your hands.<br /><br />I'm going to order the next size up (XL) for fuller back coverage.  I'll get unscented this time.  While the lavender was nice, it was too strong for me.  I prefer it now that the fragrance has essentially gone.
Rating: 5 stars