I have low back pain and spasms and need a pad I can control the heat with and lie on.Which product do you recommend?
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Quick update; I originally mentioned the temperature setting went up to 148 degrees. It actually goes up to 166 degrees. I'm sorry about the wrong information earlier.I hope the information is helpful.
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I purchased the BodyMed Digital Moist Heating Pad for my wife who has a lot of back and neck pain. It works very well for her. The nice part is, the control allows you to adjust the temperature in increments of 3 degrees up to 148 (I believe) and the time is adjustable up to 60 minutes with an auto shutoff. The cover is washable. A bonus, it's not made in China. Overall this heating pad has worked great for my wife.
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You might try the "Bodymed Digital Moist Heating Pad. It measures 14x14 inches, it can be set from warm to very hot temperature. You can lock in your most comfortable temperature and it stays on for up to a hour long. This I'm sure is a safety feature. The control pad does not light up which I thought was a minor issue. Cost about $40.00. Good luck.
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this product worked well for me. my pain was more in my leg (sciatica) than my back, so i would wrap it around my thighs and calves. the controls are straightforward and easy to use. the timer bell is on the soft side and sometimes i wouldn't hear it. i bought the smaller version first, liked it and later bought the larger size to cover more of the problem area. i'd recommend this product.
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I don't know the answer to the questions, since I am using the gel cushion for only 2 continuous hours at the most and use it to relief discomfort. For longer use or to relieve greater pressure a thicker gel cushion may work better. I am pleased with how the 2 inch pad works for me.
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I do lay back on my heating pad. Be sure to keep it on a lower setting. Pressure on the pad's heating elements can cause burns. If you are just resting back on it there would not be the same pressure as actually laying on it. My preteen granddaughter had really bad back pain last weekend and used the heating pad behind her as she sat with strict instructions not to go above the warm or low setting. Because of the very real potential for burns if the setting is too high, the company must advise not to lay on the heating pad. Use common sense and pay attention to when it feels too hot.
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The mattress pad is just as good as the day I bought it. We just bought an identical one for another bed in our home. I am not hot sleeping on it, it doesn't have the heat reproducing qualities found in standard foam pads. Hope this helps you in your decision.
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I have no idea what a Bio Pad is, but FAR heat is very therapeutic... In addition the EMF radiation from this pad is extremely low, which makes it more healthy than most heating pads as well.
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We would recommend the The Sierra Comfort SC-1004 Stretching Portable Massage Table as it sits lower to the ground. It is also available for sale on Amazon.
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they usually come with a nice soft flannel cover..that is what helps create the moist heat from you body being against it, Iusually cut a hole in the cover for the cord to come thru, and it stays on better. The best body heat pad there is
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The chair pad is about one inch thick foam with a soft fleece fabric zippered cover. It covers the chair seat, not the back. The low 5v heating element is designed for use with a USB port or USB adapter. It gets warm, not hot. The longer you sit, the warmer it gets. The chair pad does not provide back support. It is positioned on the chair's seat and adds comfort and warmth.
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Rick, I didn't buy this particular mattress pad. I did buy two, twin size Beautyrest "Luxury Heated Mattress Pads". These seem to work very well. Toasty bed after a ten minute warm up. They have a button for quick heat, kind of like afterburner mode for a jet fighter. I have had these for two months so I can't speak to the issue of longivity. I also had very bad luck with Sunbeam products. I bought two twin electric blankets and they were not good out of the box and didn't last for the cold season.
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You're probably not supposed to do so. I had a cat get a nasty burn from sleeping on a pad. However, this pad has a pretty wide range of heat settings and won't run for more that 60 minutes (easy to set for less) so it's probably pretty safe. Note that it's thicker that a typical pad and might not be as comfortable. I use mine for back pain when sitting in the sofa but have nodded off once or twice.
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I fell and had back pain, but when I arrived in Europe it was better so I did not use the heating pad. Sorry I cannot answer the question.
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The company is unlikely to say you can lay on the pad, as there are all those warnings about people who are not sensitive to heat, and people who may lay a small baby on it. I would use my own judgement, and carefully monitor the heat, but enjoy the benefit of laying on it.
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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 ?
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I have this pad. I recommend always following the usage directions because if anything goes wrong, you have not a leg to stand on with the company who gave you warning. You might try lying down to put the pad on your back and cover it with a blanket or something to hold in the heat. I use the pad to cover my cold feet. It can get quite hot to touch. I keep it at around 155 f. Higher and I have to fidget to keep it from being uncomfortable. Well, I hope this was helpful. Happy heating.
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This heating pad does not have an automatic off feature. I used it for a half hour to one hour and then shut off so I don't know how long it would stay hot. 50 watts is printed on the pad. It is very basic but it was fine for a sore back.
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I have so idea about the MCS 510, but I can tell you I really like the MCS-370H a lot. Gives me some real relief in my back and I do not use the heat function at all.
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this is used in our camper which is hibernating now that winter is here. I will say it is the best pad we've bought & we really like it better than the regular foam ones. So comfy :)