Can this be used simular to a heating pad? Meaning, does it heat up well enough for back pain?
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This provides overall heating similar to an electric blanket but under the body rather than on top. This pad will help with back pain as well as overall soreness but does not substitute for a heating pad. It delivers a gentle overall warmth rather than the targeted heat of a heating pad. My wife & I both suffer back pain and this pad helps.
5812
I would say no. The heat in it is wonderfully subtle. I suppose you could make it hot enough to act like a pad for back pain, but the entire pad, or your side of it anyway, would all be just as hot.
2108310
Yes. I don't see why not. I bought a cover for the mattress so if you do that, the heated mattress pad won't be directly on the foam.
897378
It says you can use it for heat also but I haven't tried it. I dont want to risk it so I use a heating pad for heat.
738299
I have this pad and use it at least six times a week. I have tried every heating blanket on the market and for soothing pain this is the best. I have had three neck surgeries and one lower back surgery.
2199621
Absolutely. I'm 74 and recently injured my back and I find this heating pad to be my best buddy
1413403
The underside is a thick vinyl or plastic but on top of it is a 2 inch thing removable cushion. So Im not sure a heating pad would do a ton through that. But I am hesitant with electric heating pads as is and it would be pretty confined in this. I personally would not use one in it. Maybe a hot water heating pat would be better.
1529380
yes . I was introduced to this, by a physical therapist and this pad has served very well.I especially, like to be able to control the heat and time.This has really helped me.I bought one for my daughter as well.
1390280
No. It does not get as warm as a regular (human) heating pad, however, so this is not a problem. My frail old dog loves it. I put it under a blanket on top of her dog bed. A great product!
315208
this is the best heating pad i used. it's is moist heating pad and with very pretty warm temperature (highest can be 167F, but you cvan ajust it lower). can be ajusted the time most to 60 mins and restart again for the next 60 mins. and the weight is just right on body,not too light to move away, not too heavy to press on you. is this enough for your question ?
1703404
yes, you can use it. dry heat takes for a while till heat come up. I don't recommend to use it for longtime likeover night for back. it could cause rash b/coz of no ventilation.
1281475
I've had 2 of these pads, and with both of them I lean against them. I have laid on them on occasion, and they worked, but I found it a little uncomfortable because of the coils. However, I sit up against one every day for hours at a time, and it always works. I pile pillows behind me, and place the heating pad between me and the pillows. I get plenty of moist heat, to the point that the shirt on my back gets gets damp. HTH
1564182
I only used it to charge my electronic devices. I did not use it for any hair items or anything else. I don't see why it wouldn't work for the heating pad, but I am not completely sure.
690780
I am using it only in a hot, humid climate in Hawaii. I wouldn't advise using it on a heated mattress pad, my impression is that it would probably sag and deteriorate rapidly with applied heat. Body heat is enough to keep it warm...don't chance it. You could check the flammable rating with the company, I suppose to be sure after you have established what your heated mattress pad puts out in btu's per hour. Just a thought.
2206522
I have used it on my foot for nerve pain, and it seemed to help. The pad is rigid and has no strap to keep it in position, so I place it face up on a surface and put my foot on it. Try it on less than full power as it can get hot after about 15 minutes.
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I returned it. I wouldn't recommend it. If you are looking for a heating pad - go with the original . There is also a "shawl" size heating pad that is nice - its kinda like a blanket.
1119472
It's not really a heating pad, it's just a fuzzy cloth cover for a heating pad. Hope this helps.
2214395
I'd lean a bit more towards 20 minutes, but I usually don't pay attention because it just seems to do it's job.I've mentioned before that after the body side of it seems to cool down to the point of moving, you'll find substantial heat on the pillow side, if you were so inclined to use one. I actually anticipate that and go to it forthe final heat application after removing the heating pad! This pad seems to be pretty well built now that I'veused it for several months. Not that anyone was asking...