how is the heat "moist"? At physical therapy they have pads they actually can soak in hot water an put in the cover.
236556
No, this one doesn't go in water at all. However, the heat feels "moist" but it is not like a hot wet towel.
236557
It is not a wet feel, but more like a mist. After you put it on, your skin is moist. It works very similar to what you are referencing about physical therapy. These pads work great. I have used them for years.
236558
The hot ceramic beads pull moisture from the surrounding air. When you pull these pads out of the microwave they are already moist, simply form gathering available moisture. I'm not sure how it works but it's definitely moist heat.
613568
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
1651942
Katrina, the cushion does not feel hot when you're sitting for long periods, but once you get up you will find that you are wet with sweat! I hope this helps.
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I've used mine once, so far. While there was a breeze, I was fine, but it did become overly warm under there. Still better than a sunburn.
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It may depend on the cause of the pain. I recently purchased 2 so I can warm up the 2nd before the 1st one gets too cool. An electric heating pad may work as well, but electric doesn't allow the wearer to move about freely. The electric pad, though, will keep a constant temperature.
2209979
There is s thermostat that regulates the temp, but no hi lo. The padding is foam.
2020594
Interesting question....I've read several reviews about moisture with this product. I can't explain it, but there is moisture, just not enough to require a seal or anything else. Perhaps it's the material that is used inside....but when I heat it in the microwave it feels slightly moist; just not a lot. But it works!!! Geez, anything was better for us besides that wet washcloth. :-)
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This is a "dry" sauna in that no water is involved. All saunas are dry in that sense.
736757
The way that this thermophore hot pad works is to draw moisture from the air in order to deliver moist heat. When you lay on the pad, it is not able to get moisture from the air. It still works, only it will be a dryer heat. Also, due to the fact that this pad has some internal structure that helps weigh it down to mold to the body, laying on it over time can compromise the integrity of the pad. Still, having said all of that, I do sometimes lay on the pad, and lean back against it. If you are going to lay on it, it's best to let it heat up exposed to air, then put it under you.
164681
I take Yoga but not Hot Yoga - I do wash my mat occasionally and if hung over a chair outside it will take a day or two to dry.
991767
If you unsnap the heating pad cover there is a square of material inside. Remove this, wet it, wring it out so it is only moist. Put it back inside the outer covering. It will heat up and deliver moist heat.
1596397
The heating pad itself is covered in flexible plastic. But there is a washable soft cloth cover over that as well as a slim foam pad over one side.
1468707
i HAVE BEEN pleased with the pad. There is no drippy moisture but it works great for me. This is the second pad I have bought.
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Don't know if it was designed by an MD, but I bought one for my son and husband and it does a good job of warming the the neck and shoulder area. I'm a retired PT and it was a really good heating pad for the neck and shoulders.
753001
Yes, this is moist heat. It is very (temporarily, since it needs reheating periodically) comfortable and helpful for my cervical arthritis and disk degeneration which causes muscle spasms in my neck. I wake up very stiff and sore and the moist heat feels wonderful. I've worn it under my scarf to walk outside in the winter. The shape and size is pretty good for a universal heating pad that fits the neck comfortably and the Velcro straps needed simple adjusting (on my sewing machine) to get it to fit my slim neck more snugly, but this is actually a very well designed and easy to use product. 2 minutes in the microwave. Almost heaven. This is moist heat which covers the neck and the base of the neck, but not the shoulders.
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Yes it is weighted or heavier than the cheap store bought heating pads (which are NOT anything like this moist head pad). Two totally different kinds of pads here. This is for deep, penetrating muscle heat on a physical therapy level not just for an ache or pain. The comment about holding onto the switch, that is for your safety because you hold onto the activate switch until you cannot stand it any hotter. You never want to fall asleep with a heat pad that is on. And the other comment about the bag with beads that heats up in the microwave, that is for an ache or pain once in awhile. Not real deep-seeded, disabling pain... Yes it is weighted or heavier than the cheap store bought heating pads (which are NOT anything like this moist head pad). Two totally different kinds of pads here. This is for deep, penetrating muscle heat on a physical therapy level not just for an ache or pain. The comment about holding onto the switch, that is for your safety because you hold onto the activate switch until you cannot stand it any hotter. You never want to fall asleep with a heat pad that is on. And the other comment about the bag with beads that heats up in the microwave, that is for an ache or pain once in awhile. Not... » Read More Yes it is weighted or heavier than the cheap store bought heating pads (which are NOT anything like this moist head pad). Two totally different kinds of pads here. This is for deep, penetrating muscle heat on a physical therapy level not just for an ache or pain. The comment about holding onto the switch, that is for your safety because you hold onto the activate switch until you cannot stand it any hotter. You never want to fall asleep with a heat pad that is on. And the other comment about the bag with beads that heats up in the microwave, that is for an ache or pain once in awhile. Not real deep-seeded, disabling pain... « Show Less
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You do not soak in water before use, as you heat it in the microwave the moisture is drawn out of the beads inside the pack. I place my pad on a paper plate before putting in the microwave to heat up and there is always a small amount of moisture on the plate before I wrap it on myself. This heat pad is washable. Follow the directions on the packaging and make sure that it is dry before you heat to use it again.