Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief Heating Pad by TheraPAQ - Best for Natural Moist Heat Therapy or as Cold Pack - Reusable, Microwave Heated Wrap - Non-Scented (Black)

Excellent seller, can't fault their service at all, only comment I would make and it is related to the product, is that my wife thought it was a little on the heavy side, which I guess is needed to make the contact with the skin and keep it in place. Already having a bad shoulder this made it a little uncomfortable to begin with. However, once the pain has eased this issue goes away and it definitely works to relieve the pain for her, she uses it regularly as has an ongoing problem. Have only used hot so cannot comment about use as an Ice pack but suspect it would be just as good.

I bought this product as I needed to replace an old microwaveable wheat neck pad. I have a very painful, stiff neck and my physiotherapist recommended that I use heat on it in-between physio sessions. I noted that a number of reviewers mentioned the weight of the neck and shoulder pad, and it is very heavy and bulky on the sections that wrap around the front of your neck. For me the weight is manageable, although I understand that the weight is an issue for some people. What I like about the heat pad is that it retains its heat for quite a long time, and if you sit still it remains in position across your back and around your neck. However, if you walk about, the heat pad slides away from your neck. The best way to use this heat pad is to take a seat, relax and let the heat pad do its work of soothing away your aches and pains.

This was purchased because I have sciatic nerve issues in my neck and shoulders. I was a bit nervous with the device using clay balls instead of the nornal wheat. But the clay based balls work well and hold the heat possibly a little little longer (two minutes maximum in the microwave). you have to make sure when you remove the pad from the microwave you disperse the balls evenly before you apply. This pad has worked very well and after several days my neck and should alrewady feel a lot better. An excellent product and very comfortable to wear with the fleece covering.

In general the product does what it says on the tin & personally I was happy with the weight (I am a 6'5" 19St. biological male). HOWEVER, for £16.99 the heat doesn't last more than 10-15mins to the body (less through clothing), and that's after a maximum heating of 2mins, even though the product continues to remain warm to the touch! Also the measurements are misleading given it is 12" L x 12" W - the 17" being diagonal (not made clear on the Amazon page nor the box!) And there are only 3x compartments (1x being for the neck) such that the beads fall off the shoulders.

Item delivered the day after the order was placed and well packaged. Item ideal, used to use lavender bags but this item is made specifically for the shoulders, so it fits well and doesn't slip off. Only use in microwave so far, but easy to use and warms quickly.

Only used once but very heavy which is not a plus

I have had something similar before but a random shape but this time really needed to heat up my neck which was super painful for days. The nature of clay beads is that they obey gravity so this being a single horse shoe shaped sack they beads will gather and some manipulation (string/elastic) could be needed to make sure you have heat in the right places for you. Maybe more bead or pockets would make this product even better.

I quite like this, and it did offer some relief, however, after just a few days there were tiny beads everywhere as the seam had split due to poor stitching.

Excellent pour mes douleurs d'arthrose. Le poids lourd donne l'impression d'un message profond, très réconfortant. Produit hautement recommandé pour ceux qui aiment le sentiment profond de chaleur.

Ottimo

Muy cómoda y se mantiene bien el calor!

This heating pad is delicious! Feels great on my neck and shoulders. Remains warm for a good 20 minutes. The only negative is that it is slightly heavy. I love the fact that it is non-scented as some of those herbal pads can be just too strong. I would recommend this pad to anyone with neck or upper back pain or aches. It is very soothing before bed to reduce stress and relax you! I've now had it for 2 months and I love it! It stays hot the longest compared to other heat pads. Once I got used to the weighted feeling it is really great now. If you have neck or back pain do yourself a favor and order this. You will not find a better heat pad out there. I have tried over 20 different pads and this is the best by far. Also, I like that it doesn't have any unpleasant aromatherapy scents like my other pads.

December 21,2018. ( A five star product that now should be only a ONE star because of cost increase.) Note: sorry to say but this will likely be my LAST order for this wonderful product! The price has doubled and because of that I can no longer afford to use it. I had no problem with the $30 something price as that was a one third increase. But in LESS THAN A MONTH you double the price? Sorry someone is getting greedy! There is NO WAY that this product is worth almost $50 bucks a piece. I always order two and I will this time but now I have to go looking for a product again. Very sad because this product has served me well for almost two plus years. If I did not need to replace mine so frequently maybe I could justify the cost. I have always considered these part of my medical supply and treatment and ordered two almost every month. I am VERY disappointed in the company because I am VERY sure it costs no more than $10 dollars each to produce. Very very sad when companies decide to do massive price hikes just because ordering online is th easiest for some people. Upset, disappointed, frustrated and let down is what I am. I will say it again....how can a product 3 months ago be $27.99 each jump to $36.99 and in ONE MONTH jump AGAIN to $42.99? Seems to me the company has a get rich scheme going here, and I can no longer afford to be a part of it. I am VERY angry about this and the only reason I’m not changing my star rating is this product is so good. ******************* I have Intractable Pain secondary to Malignant Fibromyalgia with Severe Daily Migraines that require constant heat to be applied to various locations on my body, including my neck and head. Due to my frequent use throughout each day I go through two of these heat packs every 30-45 days. BE ADVISED I USE THIS PRODUCT OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS THAT IS WHY I AM A FREQUENT ORDERER. I give this product a FIVE star but I do have two issues. 1. The black covering is great accept for the fact that it turns some of my clothing items grey and my fingers and fingernails turn grey/black. (I take this as being my frequent use during day as to why is happens.). 2. I have received at least 4 of these that the internal bag of beads breaks in 24-48 hours after initial use requiring my mom to sew the inner bag cover closed to contain the beads. Also, with the excessive use I require, I find that the beads become powder like and produce a dust that causes me to have to toss the items after 30-60 days. This being said, I believe this product to be the highest quality product as the soft outer cover makes it comfortable and retains the heat longer. One idea I have is maybe changing the color of the outer material and DOUBLE stitching the inner bag with the beads. Overall, highly recommend this product. UPDATE: I continue to use this product and stand by my five star rating. After reading some of the reviews of people who say it doesn’t keep its heat. At times this is true but NO HEAT OR COLD PACK unless pludgged in to electricity remains at a temperature for extended periods. I believe this has to do with the natural safety to prevent burning or frostbite. Due to frequent off-label use the moist feature sometimes gets dried out. To remositen it I do one of two things. 1. I put them outside for 24 hours or so. I live in Washington State and wet weather is the norm so this works. 2. Secondly, I often put them in the freezer for 24hours to achieve the same result. I have an do use them cold occasionally and they are equally a s good. Nothing in this day and age is perfect, however this product is as close to perfect as you can get. I also have noted that the manufacturer has improved the quality of them in their construction and longevity. Since my use is off-label as I use them infinitely longer than the instructions, they are by far the best ones I have used. Give them a try, you will be surprised and yes they are a bit heavy, but that is why they stay in position when moving around. Walking, laying in bed, not problem, the heat pack stays in place.