Like most with back problems I need to lie on a heating pad. Would leaning on this pad really be an issue?
1281475
I've had 2 of these pads, and with both of them I lean against them. I have laid on them on occasion, and they worked, but I found it a little uncomfortable because of the coils. However, I sit up against one every day for hours at a time, and it always works. I pile pillows behind me, and place the heating pad between me and the pillows. I get plenty of moist heat, to the point that the shirt on my back gets gets damp. HTH
1281476
The way it's designed means it won't function the way it's intended to if you sleep on it. This is a moist heat heating pad - it draws the moisture from the air, which it can't do if it's between you and your bed.
1361043
Yes, that's no problem. Just make sure you don't put a mattress pad on top of your "electric pad". We love ours.
427193
Do not see why not. I have to stay in bed most of the time and lay on the heating pad all the time. Never had a problem with overheating. Just be careful not to get burned. I keep the pad on low and make sure there is an article of clothing between me and the heating pad. Hope that helps.
2195904
No. It shouldn't matter. Both sides seem to get warm, and they heating pad can be removed and flipped over anyhow.
1784733
I sleep on my back on this heating pad every night. The controls allow you to set the temperature and time you are comfortable with, so burning is never an issue.
339702
I'm it sure, mine will curve slightly but it is too stiff to actually bend. It would depend on if you want it to bend at something like a 45 degree it's not going to. My dogs bed is much larger than the heating pad, so I just center the pad and he seems fine with that. Hope that helps.
530826
Yes. It doesn't get warm enough to cause a problem. Mine is suspended on a panel over my feet, so the weight isn't on my feet, and it's just warm enough to be comforting. Hope this helps.
172822
Yes, I think so. I usually rest my weight on it with my elbow and head. Haha. I have a back condition so leaning is something I do very often and it has been very stable for me. Hope it works as well for you.
2150263
I would say, "no." Our mattress is a pillow top on only one side and in pretty rough condition. I actually ended up flipping the mattress over to the non-pillow top side and put the pad on that side... it's been GREAT since I did that!
1452867
I would have to say it's more for lumbar/back relief. But, maybe it's worth a try. If the back is straight and supported, then the rest of things usually fall into place too. I have a Tempur Pedic cushion to sit on for my office chair and it helps me in that department.
1529670
I love my heating pad. The extra length means I can get relief from my shoulders to my lower back, both problem areas for me, without ever having to move the thing around. Yes, I recommend it.
266964
My husband says yes but it would hurt a lot. Laying on it hurts, too, but he is so much better, laying on it 1/2 hour a day is totally worth it for him. The instructions say yes on feet, too, either standing on it or sitting with your feet on it. If you have diabetes or any other disease, you might want to ask your doctor about acupressure first.
834417
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.
2025798
No, it's pretty bulky and uncomfortable to even put in a chair behind you and leaning back on it..you'd have to lay on your stomach and put on your back. I had the best luck using it on my hip as I cut put it beside me fairly comfortably.
752627
Yes, you can definitely lean against it. I love how it has several heat settings and it goes off automatically in 1 hour. And it's great because it's washable! I use mine all the time for my aching back.
736756
Are you referring to laying on the heating pad, I can tell you that is how I use this heating pad for my application. I haven't encountered any problems by doing so. I only use it for a 10-15 minute period of time.
800313
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.