I am confused... if you read the description it says it can be used for heat... but on the box it just says for cold therapy. Any advice?
1553968
I only use mine for cold.I don't know how you would heat it it is plastic on one side
1553969
There are two cold sides--cloth side is less, but both get and stay very cold. I bit bulky but worth it for sure.
1523307
I've only used this with the cold therapy. For heat, I use Beyond Bodyheat self-stick *pads* (going against the directions by attaching it directly to the skin).
1258745
I bought one of these for red light therapy to copy what has been healing my diabetic neuropathy at tanning salons. I hope I bought the right thing. If this is what I think then this is a medical healing device. So I would say no. That is not what it is for. Of course if I bought the wrong thing please tell me.
2242660
On the second question, I can tell you with certainty that it will not work as a heater unless the input air is 45 F or higher because of the physics behind its design. For heat on a cold day, you will have to carefully select another safe solution. (I guess the heat feature was designed for breezy evenings in southern Florida.) I had planned to use it to keep the attic warm in winter but I was disappointed by that lack of real merit as a heater. Off hand, I do not know the answer to the first question without referring to the instructions which aren't at hand just at this moment.
1699899
From my experience I would say NO... Im sure this product only works with heat I couldnt see it working anyother way
1970403
I didn't keep, as it did not arrive by the time I needed it, so I am afraid I cannot be of help on this. But from my research, I believe it is meant for cold not hot.
1362147
I cannot get mine to get passed a very little warm sensation and it is a useless rip off if you ask me! I have never been so disappointed with an item as I have this one. I think that this should be taken off Amazon all together! Sorry I cannot help with your question and sorry you have been ripped off too!
1502897
According to the instructions, the pad can be used as a cold pack. However, I have only used it for heat.
686931
It works really well-- it gets really hot. Because of my injury, I was told it's better to use ice unless I need to warm y shoulder up-- it gets warm after a minute or two.
490964
It needs to freeze for a few hours before every use. But it offers about an hour of cold therapy. Love it! And it was a great price.
206753
It says to only use for cold, but I have used it for hot drinks and it worked great - but you have to be careful when drinking from it if your drink is really hot.
2114297
I just read the other answer that it can be used for heat. I wasn't aware of that. But I do not think it provides any support either.
1818498
I don't! I only use it for cold, but I have found that with most things like this, it's a good idea to heat in 25 second increments. Heat 25 seconds, turn the item over. Heat again, turn it over, etc... until it is the temperature you want.
1860569
I do not have an answer as I've only used the wrap for heat therapy. however, i'm sure the brand's website would be of help.
1383230
Hi, I am compelled to answer because I thought this was confusing too. I am not a lawyer or a doctor, so don't hurt yourself listening to me - this can kill you if it's not used properly. Follow the directions. Anyway, it appears Massachusetts has a law allowing this heater to be used inside in a limited way. In other states, like mine, you are not supposed to use this heater inside. So this box, I believe, is labeled with the Massachusetts guidelines for safety. If it was the PA box, it would say something maybe like: Don't use this indoors at all. Does that make sense. Anyone please correct me if I am wrong.
1528782
Sorry - I have only used them for cold therapy, for which they work quite well.
875713
I haven't used it for that but It won't hurt to try it. I use them for sore throat, back and hip ache and also for congestion. When I have trouble breathing from a cold, I put one on my chest and one on my back. Works great!!