Initial Review - Instant Warmth and $$ Saver
I have a chronic lower-back problem. I've been buying the air-activated chemical heat wraps, which are expensive, one-time use devices. They bunch up and can get itchy so I looked for an alternative. I was skeptical about this heating pad, but figured the good ratings and price would make it a worthy try. I'm glad I took the plunge! The pad is large enough to cover the entire back of my desk chair, it's comfortable, and the heat is adjustable and instant.<br /><br />I was desperate. I was blowing through those chemical heat wraps quickly. I've been using this pad pretty much constantly for the past week. If you know how much those things cost it's not hard to calculate that this electric pad has come close to paying for itself already. It's really just about perfect. I don't need a back massager. I have a good portable one and sometimes those rollers just don't help or are uncomfortable in a desk chair. With this, I can sit in my desk chair without making any other adjustments, and can get through the day.<br /><br />The heat is instant. I vary the heat between Level 2 and 4. In bed, Level 2 is enough. You know how your back can tighten up when you get in a cold bed? No more. Turn this on a minute before getting in bed and you're set. In my chair, I'm typically at Level 3 or 4, depending on what I'm wearing. The controller is easy to understand, and you have an auto-shut off option of either 2 or 6 hours.<br /><br />I hope this review helps you. Trust me, I know when you are in pain, you'll try just about anything and that can be expensive. This won't fix your back, but it has helped me get relief.<br /><br />Pros:<br />Relatively low cost<br />Portable and comfortable. Works on your existing chair or bed.<br />Instant heat. Adjustable from warm to hot.<br /><br />Cons:<br />I haven't found any yet. This is advertised to also help the neck, but I don't see how that would work.
Rating: 5 stars