REVIX Microwavable Heating Pad for Back to Alleviate Pain, Extra Large Microwave Heated Pack with Moist Heat for Waist, Stomach, and Shoulder, Unscented Hot or Cold Pack, Gray

I have suffered with an L5 prolapse disc for years. Whenever the back gets worse for whatever reason, I try and add a heat pack for during the day at work or if I am going out - particularly in this cold weather. I also have early onset of arthritis and get stiff joints/back/hips (I am only 55) in this damp so add heat again where possible. Up until now, I have always gone for the packs that stick either end that have magnets in them that heat up. These were fab as got really hot and lasted for hours. All day and through the night. Although they were expensive, they worked. For some reason - I can't seem to find them anywhere? I can find the pads without the magnet pieces but I don't find they work well at all and can easily come off. This was a bit of a punt as I have had a strap/Heated pad before that didn't work that well. This works really well! It has some weight to it - but actually for some reason this is part of why it feels like its working. I heated the pad in the microwave for 2 minutes. 900w micro. It stays hot for about 1.5 - 2 hours. Once that initial heat has dies down - the weight and the material combined keeps that area warm too. The material covering the pad area is lovely and soft. It is a very comfortable shape for the lower back - which previously I have struggled to cover. The strap will go around a bigger person and the extension strap allows you to put it over clothes if you prefer to wear it on the outside. I would suggest a layer on the inside as the velcro straps and the extension can catch and be a bit scratchy if worn directly on the skin. Overall it is really comfortable. In fact I kind of forgot I was wearing it for most of the day at work today. My work involves multiple trips a day so I am in and out of the car. This did not budge until I took it off. Super pleased with this purchase and it has really helped when I went out one evening which meant standing around in the cold for some time. It just helped keep me warm the whole evening and definately made a difference to the stiffness I would have got, if I had gone out without it. Saving money too as reusable. Perfect Amazon purchase!

Good design: gently hugs lower back she’s gently stays in place with wide soft padded Velcro band. Secure and comfortable enough to walk around or lie down without needing to re position it. Moulds to body shape to remain in close contact with all areas for optimal soothing pain relief. Ideal for pain from slipped discs, trapped nerve roots, period pain, muscle spasms. (Yes I suffer all of those!) This is the best heat pain relieving device I’ve ever tried. Better than the electric ones that don’t closely contour the body. The heated grains and seeds stay evenly spread across the pad thanks to the separate chambers. Retains heat for at least half an hour and reheats in microwave in three minutes. Super soft fabric. Only negative is the cover does not remove for washing but is soo great in other respects I’ll put up with that and just ensure to only heat it on a very clean microwave and only wear over clean clothes.

Excellent for everyday aches and pains best I've see yet and very comfortable.

Absolutely delighted with this !! Super easy to use and actually does the job of heating your back and staying secure so you can move about . I have L4/5 issues & I find this does help along with my medication. Obviously it’s not going to make you be able to do cart wheels if you have a bad back , but it does offer some decent relief..

I'm using this on a trapped nerve and it really hits the spot. It's a moist heat too which is good. Really comfortable. A good long velcro strap to hold into place. It stays warm for about 20 minutes.

I purchased this as it had extension straps but unfortunately I found these uncomfortable to wear because of the 'scratchy' bits when wrapped around and the extra length was scratchy on both side. It heated well but because I have sustained two fractured back vertebrae I need to be able to lie - on my back - on something better. I'd like to return this in exchange for the more expensive Reevix large pad which I had not seen during my first visit - and trust I can lay on my back with this underneath with heat possible through both light clothing and without.

Heat doesn't stay fir long. Goes cold really quick. Returned item after few days. Uselesss

Used after a fall. Very comforting and helping towards recovery of a relative who is using it all the time. Very well made.