ComfortCloud Heating Pad Microwavable Natural Moist Heat Therapy Warm Compress Pad w/Washable Cover for Back, Neck and Shoulders, Nerve, Cramps, Lower Lumbar Pain Relief Large by

I ordered this pad because I have chronic shoulder and neck pain from an injury from long ago and I use both heat and ice packs depending on how I'm feeling that day. I found this and thought it was cool that I could use it for both hot and cold. I wanted something that had weight to it, not just a regular heating pad.When it came I was really surprised by the weight. It feels substantial...not like a plastic heating pad. I also liked that I didn't have to plug it in. It was bigger than expected so I had to fold it over twice to fit it in the microwave so my turntable would turn. The first try I heated it too long so I had to wait a minute to take it out. Next time I'll just heat it in 1 min intervals. It really does steam and there was some moisture but it was really nice. The heat was even all the way through and there weren't any hot spots. The pad is large enough to cover my whole back which is nice, and it stayed warm for about 15 minutes before it started to cool down.I also wanted to try it cool because I use ice pack quite a bit. Left in my freezer overnight in a plastic bag as the instructions. It wasn't as cold as I expected it to be...like my ice packs are, but it turns out I really liked that. Because it wasn't frozen like an ice pack and the material is soft I didn't even need to lay a towel across my skin. I just draped it over my shoulders. It's really hard to describe the sensation, it was cool...refreshing and relaxing. The best I can describe how it feels when you are hot and take a shower that is not cold...but cool. I really enjoyed it! It folds good so I could drape it across my neck and shoulders and because it has weight too it, it didn't slip off. When I use my gel or traditional ice packs, I have to use something to hold them on or lay against something. With this pad, I can just sit up and it stays around my neck and shoulders. Really glad I found this.

This product is even better than what I imagined. The size is perfect. Easy to understand directions included. Holds the heat well, and there is no cord to get in the way. I wanted something I could use in bed, since it is not recommended to sleep with an electric heating pad.I also like the fact that this comes from a small family business, based in the United Ststes.I wish I found this product sooner.

I've tried a lot of heating pads at this point. This is the best I've found, though I don't know if anything will really do the job for my pain. If you're looking for humid, microwaveable heat that can be placed in lots of spots on the body, this is the best one.The BEST part about this is that there is NO SMELL. I used to have to use a heating pad at work that smelled like lavender, but if it stayed in the microwave too long it would smell like burning popcorn. A few times my whole office got up thinking there was a fire. Yikes... Anyway this one can be microwaved for 4+ minutes with no smell at all.What's nice about it is that it definitely is a "humid" heat source. This is what I was instructed to get as opposed to an electric heating pad (which I also have) by a physical therapy program I went through. I actually microwave this on top of a paper towel because it does become damp when you take it out of the microwave.It was slightly smaller than I expected. It does cover an adult's back, but just "most of" the middle. It doesn't extend over the sides. Still, it's a good size that can fit well on your back, shoulder, arm, leg, hip, lower back, etc.This thing can get really hot. After experimenting, I have the best luck folding it in 1/3rds and microwaving for 4 minutes. If I had time to sit in front of the microwave, maybe I would do 2 minutes per side. After it's been heated up initially, if you want to keep using it throughout the day, you probably only need to do about 2 minutes at once. If you're going to put your weight on it though, 4 minutes might be a bit much as it really does get HOT.I've had this for quite a few months now (not yet a year) and I do think it's slightly lost its ability to retain heat. I still think it's the best one I've found and would recommend it to anyone looking for a humid heat source.

When I tried it this morning, I wasted no time putting a second one in my "cart."I had tried a couple of the gel-type packs and found they heat unevenly, causing me to burn myself, and are uncomfortable, even with a wrapper, which is difficult to manage with an injury. This requires no wrapper and is comfortable against the skin 'as is.' The heat is even and comfortable. I didn't understand how the clay beads work and how the moist heat is generated. It is not necessary to wet the heating pad in any way. The beads draw in heat from the air. So it was soothing, moist heat without a mess. The instructions describe how to fit it in a microwave (by folding it in quarters) which worked fine with this clay bead pack. By contrast the gel-type was hard to manage even in a large microwave. This wrapped around my forearm just fine and was just the right weight to be soothing and effective. I read the accompanying material and learned these are made by a small family business. I like to support these when possible and they have a higher quality product than any other I have tried. it is exactly like the product my physical therapist uses so it is just what I was looking for. They include their contact information and it appears they are sincerely interested in addressing any customer service issues that may arise, though I didn't have any. I have not yet used this product extensively, having just obtained it this morning, but on first evaluation, it far surpasses any other I have examined, and is just what I was looking for.

This does not smell as some other hot packs do when warmed up. Great value for the money, cordless, easy to use, and very comfortable. All I do is heat it up in the microwave, a minute at a time, adjusting it in between, to ensure it heats evenly, it lasts a good long time and really helps with my back pain.