Can this be used simular to a heating pad? Meaning, does it heat up well enough for back pain?
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This provides overall heating similar to an electric blanket but under the body rather than on top. This pad will help with back pain as well as overall soreness but does not substitute for a heating pad. It delivers a gentle overall warmth rather than the targeted heat of a heating pad. My wife & I both suffer back pain and this pad helps.
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I would say no. The heat in it is wonderfully subtle. I suppose you could make it hot enough to act like a pad for back pain, but the entire pad, or your side of it anyway, would all be just as hot.
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I personally would not use this pad for helping back pain. This particular mattress pad I returned because it did not match what was pictured. For helping with back pain, a memory foam mattress TOPPER not a mattress pad would be the best. However, if your mattress is too old, and needs replacing, no topper is going to help. So first determine if your mattress needs replacing. Then I would look into getting the best memory foam topper I could afford. For my son, I got a tempurpedic mattress topper. It has helped quite a bit. Remember you need a topper not a mattress pad. A pad is just a covering for the mattress. It is not made to give substantial padded comfort to your back. I personally would not use this pad for helping back pain. This particular mattress pad I returned because it did not match what was pictured. For helping with back pain, a memory foam mattress TOPPER not a mattress pad would be the best. However, if your mattress is too old, and needs replacing, no topper is going to help. So first determine if your mattress needs replacing. Then I would look into getting the best memory foam topper I could afford. For my son, I got a tempurpedic mattress topper. It has helped quite a bit. Remember you need a topper not a mattress pad. A pad is just a... » Read More I personally would not use this pad for helping back pain. This particular mattress pad I returned because it did not match what was pictured. For helping with back pain, a memory foam mattress TOPPER not a mattress pad would be the best. However, if your mattress is too old, and needs replacing, no topper is going to help. So first determine if your mattress needs replacing. Then I would look into getting the best memory foam topper I could afford. For my son, I got a tempurpedic mattress topper. It has helped quite a bit. Remember you need a topper not a mattress pad. A pad is just a covering for the mattress. It is not made to give substantial padded comfort to your back. « Show Less
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No, the unit has a round back, and is about 4 inches thick. Lying on it would not be comfortable. Also, it is made of plastic - lying on it could break it. I would not recommend this product (it doesn't give off much heat anyway). You would be better off getting a heating pad. Good luck.
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I only used it to charge my electronic devices. I did not use it for any hair items or anything else. I don't see why it wouldn't work for the heating pad, but I am not completely sure.
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No! No! Although, this high-quality pad can be turned length-ways or side-ways to give you several alternatives for heat therapy on your back, neck area, and lower torso. No!
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Yes, you can just use the heat or the massage feature by itself, or you can use the two together. I actually liked the cushion. I found it very comfortable but I returned it because the massage feature was too loud.
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I am using it only in a hot, humid climate in Hawaii. I wouldn't advise using it on a heated mattress pad, my impression is that it would probably sag and deteriorate rapidly with applied heat. Body heat is enough to keep it warm...don't chance it. You could check the flammable rating with the company, I suppose to be sure after you have established what your heated mattress pad puts out in btu's per hour. Just a thought.
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That's exactly how I use mine and it works fine. It's the best heating mattress pad I've ever had.
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I don't think it would be good for the heating pad's wiring to fold it up like that . . . it's a pretty substantial pad and keeping it folded would be awkward, too. If the main use is going to be on your neck, I'd recommend buying a smaller heating pad.
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No. It does not get as warm as a regular (human) heating pad, however, so this is not a problem. My frail old dog loves it. I put it under a blanket on top of her dog bed. A great product!
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The instructions say not to- I'm sure there's a flammability concern.As long as it is not thick, you should still be able to feel the heat/warmth.I don't have a foam top, but I am considering using an extra pad this year since I feel some of the coil bumps now that it is 4 years old. I turn my heater off as I fall asleep since I get TOO hot! :)
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HiNot so sure a heating pad would work as the bottom is sort of a rubber type material. Maybe if it was layered under a blanket. I think it would hold heat pretty well
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It is comfortably thick enough for me. I bought it for the cooling and it does seem to help! The pad is not cold but the heat seems to go down and stay at a normal temp. Good luck. A,
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It's only for dry heat, but it's gentle heat. It's the best heating pad I've found.
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It does work well for heat, but it is not very heavy so it "bunches" up when I lay down on it.
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You can use it dry, hence dry heat. Or, you can spray some water on the pad then use it, hence moist heat.
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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.