Best Hot & Cold Therapies
The electric heating pad features XpressHeat Technology that heats up the pad in 30 seconds, to soothe away tension and pain fast; moist heat option offers deep therapeutic relief.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"To describe the fabric further, the top is but like a soft terry microfiber and the bottom is like a typical blue heating pad cover fabric. The cover is integrated INTO the pad. The integrated pad cover doesn't slip off while in use and ruin the shape of the plastic pad as the cover is being held on by a plastic snap pulled tight to end of the pad as the cover slips off the other side. The integrated pad cover doesn't slip off, exposing the super hot plastic which can burn the skin. This may mean washing is more of a hassle, and a risk for losing the pad sooner, but for me the softness and worry-free USE of the integrated pad cover greatly out-weighs the con of losing a pad sooner due to machine washing wear and tear. The latter option is something I have never had in a pad before and I like it as it lets me put the pad on "1" and set it at the end of my bed for keeping my toes warm all night. Though I've paid $25-30 for cruddy pads with the flimsy blue cover held on with a snap from Wal-Mart, so $36 for this awesome pad doesn't seem too shabby a deal. When you put the pad on unlimited timer it seems to waver, and not stay super hot, so people that want endless searing heat may not be happy with this. Bottom line: This is one of the better pads you can get your hands on with it's lovely integrated cover, good size and long cord. Since "cheap" pads aren't a heck of a lot less expensive, if you use your pad on any sort of regular basis I recommend this as a good upgrade. Hope this review is helpful and that you find comfort in your heating pad! Best pad I have ever had - hands down. It still heats evenly and the fuzzy cover is nice looking for an oft-used and washed pad. I do very much like it, and I have had a ton of pads. UPDATE 02/04/2017: When another shopper left a comment on my review I saw that the burgundy pad was up for about $10 off the normal price and since I use this pad so much, and prefer it so much over any other that I have used in the past - I snapped it up for a spare. When someone in the household needed a pad we gave the new one a try and they liked it the same as I love mine, as it is just as functional and comfortable as the first pad, with fast hot heat, 2hr/stay on shut-off options and the big soft washable fabric cover. UPDATE 11/28/2017: It's been awhile since I updated, but since it's finally getting cold - after a long, hot summer and early/mid autumn - and I've begun to use these pads again to warm my feet and core, instead of just for pain."
"Even though the cover isn't removable, the cord disconnects from the pad and the whole thing can be washed. A tip if you're having problems with the controller not working and displaying an "F" on the LCD: If the heating pad becomes disconnected from the power cord, the controller doesn't seem to know what to do when you plug it back in. To fix this, first make sure the pad is plugged into the cord securely."
"Originally bought this for myself, but turns out my sweet little kitten loves it too!"
"This is exactly what I need to help me manage my chronic back pain. So I'm not too sure how long it will last before it either malfunctions or burns my house down. Triggered my safety switches around the house."
"I ordered this a year ago and it worked great until the control mechanism melted."
"Turned it on today and after 5 minutes it started to melt the control panel."
"I have had this heating pad for 2 months and it has quit working and flashing an F on the control."
"That is, until the other day when I went to adjust the temperature and the controller felt hot."
Soft microplush, fully washable electric heating pad has a tailored design to provide relief to the neck and shoulders.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Especially love the fact that you can wear it around your neck and shoulder area without worrying about the pad falling off."
"This is the third one I've purchased as they only last about a year before completely not heating or failing to heat past a low temperature. I use the heating pad almost daily for both neck/shoulder as well as lower back and, when working properly, it provides very good heat."
"Sunbeam Renue Heat Therapy Neck and Shoulder Wrap Heating Pad with Moist/Dry Heat, Spa Green. I have bought three of these in the last 5 years (Nov 2012, Dec 2015, Jul 2016); the 2nd was to have a second unit in my work office and the third was to replace the first, which stopped working. The control is about 18 inches from the connection to the pad, which might be convenient if you're in an easy chair watching TV, but not in a desk chair. ---. As other reviewers have noted, the pad seemed to lose its heat after a while, even before the automatic 2 hour shut-off. When the 2nd unit broke, I ordered a Pure Relief heating pad PureRelief Neck & Shoulder Heating Pad with Fast-Heating Technology, Magnetic Closure & Convenient Storage Bag- Charcoal Gray. The same temperature test showed it to go from room temperature to about 120ºF in 15 min but continued to heat to 130º at 20 min and stayed at 130-134º until its automatic shutoff."
"I highly recommend this pad!! It definitely works well lol!!"
"Even though the auto-shut off feature is annoying, it's a great safety feature if you tend to fall asleep while using or forget to turn it off."
"Still it works good and feels good."
"I bought this for the design but the quality of the item is clearly substandard."
Extra-Large 12” x 24” Pad: Offers excellent coverage for large muscle groups. 6 HEAT SETTINGS: Warm–temperature range (~105⁰ F). Low–temperature range (~112⁰ F). Medium Low –temperature range (~119⁰ F). Medium–temperature range (~126⁰ F). Medium High–temperature range (~133⁰ F). High–temperature range (~140⁰ F). FULL-BODY RELIEF: Extra-large 12” x 24” heating pad is perfect for treating sore muscles in your back, shoulders, abdomen, legs, and arms.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This product lives up to all of these fantastic reviews!"
"I read all these reviews before I bought mine. Cover is soft and inside workings aren't hard."
"As a long time sufferer of chronic lower back pain (sciatica), I have been around the block a few times searching for the right treatment to manage my pain. At least with the chiropractor, one staple of therapy is the use of TENS and a heated compress on my lower back to help alleviate the muscle tension. I've long wished to have this therapy available without an appointment and the associated costs. Pros: -- Heats up quickly and evenly - I've had heading pads in the past which seem to heat up first along the coils and then radiated out over time. I also like that it doesn't heat up whatever I've lying or sitting against, so it's safe for heat-sensitive surfaces. I find it a little short and inconvenient when I'm using it on my back and I'm lying down."
"I was excited to hear about this heating pad. You can spray the microplus side with a mist of water or dampen it with a sponge so. as it the pad heats it's giving you a moist heat. I've had many heating pads in the past where. Medium isn't hot enough, while High is too hot. It's also not made of that vinyl material that most other heating pads. are made of, that always end up getting all twisted and become useless after awhile."
"I guess it's past the 90 days because Amazon won't let me link to the order when I try to get to customer service."
"We used this properly and he was lying on his stomach with the pad on his back."
"I purcahased 1 on January 8, 2017 and another 1 on April 17, 2017 so that I could have 2 in the house."
Best Cold Packs
ColPac provides effective relief of pain from cold therapy.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've always used the blue vinyl Colpacs to recover from several athletic injuries/surgeries and to help both relieve pain and settle down swelling from overuse of my aged limbs and back. I've always believed that as you age you have to keep moving in order to enjoy a full life, but some of us need a little help now and then to remind us not to overdo certain things. They answered my email within two hours and by the end of the day had shipped out two replacement units--with no required return of the faulty ones."
"I have tried MANY different ice packs over the last 12 years - I have suffered from many injuries and chronic joint pains (knees, hips, shoulders, wrists), and have had 2 back surgeries (fusion). Now you can imagine with so many injuries, surgeries and severe chronic joint pain, that I have probably tried many brands of ice packs - I definitely have! They get cold fast, and even when ice cold, they still are flexible - I LOVE this, as it makes it easy to wrap around my shoulder, or over my knee, or against my back, etc."
"Pros: -Gets VERY cold, so make sure you use a thick towel between you and the icepack. -Stays cold for about an hour. I've been able to use it for my hip and neck in the same sitting. -Doesn't lose its ability to get cold again each time I toss it into the freezer (I had a clay one that no longer gets cold no matter how long I leave it in the freezer)."
"I live with just one other person (my boyfriend) and prior to this purchase, there was a need for a good ice pack at least a few times per week. These are the ones physical therapists use for clinic work- meaning, they won’t leak, drip, fall apart, or crap out. In my opinion, the lining is thick enough to use it with just a T-shirt between it and my back (most ice packs state they should be wrapped in a towel to prevent skin damage.)."
"The contour of this is very good for neck and shoulder pain."
Best Heat Patches & Wraps
Soft microplush, fully washable electric heating pad has a tailored design to provide relief to the neck and shoulders.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Especially love the fact that you can wear it around your neck and shoulder area without worrying about the pad falling off."
"This is the third one I've purchased as they only last about a year before completely not heating or failing to heat past a low temperature. I use the heating pad almost daily for both neck/shoulder as well as lower back and, when working properly, it provides very good heat."
"Five Stars based on previous use of product, and excellent customer service."
"While refers to use for the shoulder, I got for my knees and it works great better than those flat square ones."
"Best heating pad for reducing stress and helping with neck and upper back strain."
"This heating pad is a step up from normal rectangles because it really wraps around your neck and shoulders."
"There's a magnet that holds it in place in the front so I can lay back on my pillow and not need to fuss with it staying wrapped around my neck."
"It heats up nicely than goes to lukewarm...even on the high setting."
Best Heating Pads
This electric heating pad helps increase blood flow to sore areas for muscle relaxation and faster healing. The electric heating pad features XpressHeat Technology that heats up the pad in 30 seconds, to soothe away tension and pain fast; moist heat option offers deep therapeutic relief.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"To describe the fabric further, the top is but like a soft terry microfiber and the bottom is like a typical blue heating pad cover fabric. The cover is integrated INTO the pad. The integrated pad cover doesn't slip off while in use and ruin the shape of the plastic pad as the cover is being held on by a plastic snap pulled tight to end of the pad as the cover slips off the other side. The integrated pad cover doesn't slip off, exposing the super hot plastic which can burn the skin. This may mean washing is more of a hassle, and a risk for losing the pad sooner, but for me the softness and worry-free USE of the integrated pad cover greatly out-weighs the con of losing a pad sooner due to machine washing wear and tear. The latter option is something I have never had in a pad before and I like it as it lets me put the pad on "1" and set it at the end of my bed for keeping my toes warm all night. Though I've paid $25-30 for cruddy pads with the flimsy blue cover held on with a snap from Wal-Mart, so $36 for this awesome pad doesn't seem too shabby a deal. When you put the pad on unlimited timer it seems to waver, and not stay super hot, so people that want endless searing heat may not be happy with this. Bottom line: This is one of the better pads you can get your hands on with it's lovely integrated cover, good size and long cord. Since "cheap" pads aren't a heck of a lot less expensive, if you use your pad on any sort of regular basis I recommend this as a good upgrade. Hope this review is helpful and that you find comfort in your heating pad! Best pad I have ever had - hands down. It still heats evenly and the fuzzy cover is nice looking for an oft-used and washed pad. I do very much like it, and I have had a ton of pads. UPDATE 02/04/2017: When another shopper left a comment on my review I saw that the burgundy pad was up for about $10 off the normal price and since I use this pad so much, and prefer it so much over any other that I have used in the past - I snapped it up for a spare. When someone in the household needed a pad we gave the new one a try and they liked it the same as I love mine, as it is just as functional and comfortable as the first pad, with fast hot heat, 2hr/stay on shut-off options and the big soft washable fabric cover. UPDATE 11/28/2017: It's been awhile since I updated, but since it's finally getting cold - after a long, hot summer and early/mid autumn - and I've begun to use these pads again to warm my feet and core, instead of just for pain."
"Even though the cover isn't removable, the cord disconnects from the pad and the whole thing can be washed. A tip if you're having problems with the controller not working and displaying an "F" on the LCD: If the heating pad becomes disconnected from the power cord, the controller doesn't seem to know what to do when you plug it back in. To fix this, first make sure the pad is plugged into the cord securely."
"Originally bought this for myself, but turns out my sweet little kitten loves it too!"
"This is exactly what I need to help me manage my chronic back pain. So I'm not too sure how long it will last before it either malfunctions or burns my house down. Triggered my safety switches around the house."
"I ordered this a year ago and it worked great until the control mechanism melted."
"Turned it on today and after 5 minutes it started to melt the control panel."
"I have had this heating pad for 2 months and it has quit working and flashing an F on the control."
"That is, until the other day when I went to adjust the temperature and the controller felt hot."
Best Hot Water Bottles
Fashy is the name that consumers haver learned to trust when it comes to quality hot water bottles. Holds the heat longer than traditional rubber bottles.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Because of severely injured and multi surgery back I use this product every night to get some pain relief and sleep. Having the household hot water heater on maximum this bag endured where those at CVS would only last a month despite their lifetime warranties."
"Nice clear hot water bottle."
"I can't say it keeps me warm all night long though, it's becomes cold about 5 hours after."
"That "lemony" smell that other reviewers mentioned has pretty much gone away, it doesn't bother me at all, and I'm pretty sensitive to odd odors."
"This water bottle hasn't failed me yet and I've found it to be still warm 12 hours later tucked under my bed blankets...not exactly as hot as I first popped it in my blankets but it's still warm to the touch."
"Warm, soft, smooth, put almost boiling water into it, and it was perfect to the touch (not too hot), and has completely soothed my pain. After the water cools down, I pour it into dirty pots and pans to be used in washing so as not to waste the water."
"This is a fabulous hot water bottle for any purpose."
"We had one for long time, but broken a few months ago."
Best Diathermic Devices
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Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My g/f ordered this, but by the time she got, she wasn't anymore, she did say was very nice, for well."
Best Traction Devices
Gideon™ Cervical Neck Traction Device The Gideon™ Cervical Neck Traction Device provides fast neck pain relief, and a faster recovery from neck injuries, without the need for medications or surgery. Relieves neck pain for anyone suffering from neck arthritis, herniated/bulging disc in the neck, neck strains and cervical muscle spasms. By stretching the neck and lifting it upwards, blood circulation gets increased to the structures of the cervical spine, helping to oxygenate muscles, nerves, tendons, thus decreasing pain and promoting relaxation. INCREASES BLOOD CIRCULATION - The cervical traction device helps by increasing blood circulation to the structures of the cervical spine, helping to oxygenate muscles, nerves, tendons, thus decreasing pain and promoting relaxation. FULLY ADJUSTABLE – The cervical traction device is fully adjustable to almost any size and can be used for men and women.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I found out my neck is full of arthritis and the neck bones are settling and pinching nerves. I do this three times in 20 minutes, pump up slow and release slow the way my therapist had done."
"It's not like working out where you feel better afterwards, or doing yoga stretches where you feel a lot more limber afterwards. It works phenomenally for my lower back, decently for my mid back, a little bit for my upper back, and zero for my neck. Anyways, the only thing that has seemed to work, but only for a very brief time is when I do the neck stretch where I simply lift my chin a little and "reach for the sky" with my skull; stretching my neck vertically upwards for as long as I can take it. it stretches your neck upwards in the exact same manner of the stretch I was doing on my own, but without the effort. Because it does the stretching for me, I can leave it on for the recommended 30 minutes and get an amazing stretch that makes my neck feel awesome for hours afterwards instead of the minutes it does when I stretch on my own."
"For the price, this is the one to get."
"I have severe arthritis and no cartilage in my neck and a host of problems that go along with that. I had a severe migraine coming on and I'm deathly afraid of them and will do anything to stop them from happening, which is why I bought this. So this silly little "flotation looking device" will absolutely help for people with arthritis in the neck or anyone with severe neck problems. If there is another one with a different design for keeping the air in the tubes then try that one."
"This cervical neck traction is awesome, very easy to use."
"If you respond well to mild traction therapy techniques (such as the popular towel trick that is all over youtube) then this might work well for you. If you have to travel somewhere while having neck pain, then this works much better than a cervical collar (which I think is sort of one-size-fits-all and very ouchie)."
Best Braces & Splints
There’s that arch pain again. Take it from a brand that not only knows about foot pain, but has done their homework to bring you something better; 1st Elite Achilles X-Sleeves are the best way out there to improve circulation, help speed recovery, and most of all, relieve pain and discomfort associated with Plantar Fasciitis and other common foot ailments! Who says Treatment of your Foot Pain has to be ugly & boring? Whether you're a marathon runner, weekend warrior, nurse or busy parent, these will definitely bring you the soothing relief you need. Dump the thin wimpy copper infused sock, plastic orthopedic shoe inserts or orthotics, foot boot, kinesiology tape, neoprene bandage wraps or therapy cream and get the relief you're looking for now! GET SOOTHING FOOT PAIN RELIEF NOW: Our Foot Compression Socks are an Achilles Tendon Support + a Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint + an Ankle Brace + Heel & Arch Support Wrap COMBINED IN ONE SLEEVE!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"When they arrived, I was really disappointed, because they are so thin and looked like something you would buy at a dollar store. (luckily, I am able to wear athletic shoes at work) After about 3 hours, I completely forgot I had them on! But at the end of my 8 hour shift, it occurred to me that, not only did I not have to take off my shoes all day, but my feet didn't hurt! I've done the ice packs, the night splints, the physical therapy, the cortisone injections - you name it, I've tried it."
"Sometimes, the foot with Achilles Tendonitis m any swell too much for me to sleep in that one."
"I say this because my 5 stars is given for two reasons; (1) the compression socks really work for my 63 year old- million- miles -on -the -pedometer feet (2( their customer service is amazing, not that I needed it."
"I put the supports on and thought they felt kind of loose, not tight as the follow up email explaining how to "break them in". I explained that the XL felt sort of loose, not tight, when I first put them on and had been wearing them for hours with no pain issues."
"As for care, don't put anything elastic and stretchy in the dryer, it will kill the life span, wash them and hang dry, they will retain it's compression, I will be ordering a few more of these for training."
"The only reason they don't get 5 stars is the heel is super easy to rip and needs to be reinforced."
"My husband uses this and it helps with the achilles tendon, helps his freet when he does his martial arts training which can sometimes involve a lot of footwork."
"This is a seamless quality product giving comfortable firm compression."
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The HeartStart FRx is the perfect solution for the treatment of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in demanding situations. Quick Shock Feature delivers shock less than 10 seconds after the end of CPR.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Fortunately I haven't used it yet but after looking and touching this product I feel it's high quality, I'm sure it'll perform as good as it looks."
"Well made and easy to use."
"Looks like a quality piece of equipment."
"This is what I train, teach and respond with so I have the utmost confidence in the equipment and this particular brand and model."
"We bought this one for our church because our local ambulance recommended it."
"I bought this for an ambulance service I was setting up."
Best Acupuncture Products
- 5 YEAR WARRANTY - 30-day money back guarantee STIMULATION POINTS are made with high quality NON-TOXIC ABS PLASTIC that will not cause allergic reactions, as some cheaper mats on the market do. Improve circulation, Boost energy, Relieve back, neck, hip and joint pain, Induce deeper sleep, Relieve muscle tension.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've tried it with bare skin and clothing - both begin with a bit of discomfort, which dissipates within a couple minutes as I start to feel heat permeating my back."
"However, I stuck with it and after a minute or so the pain and burning sensation subsided and I was ok laying there (although I do not recommend letting dogs be around you as it can be rather painful if they decide to jump on your chest while you are laying on the mat). I only stayed on the mat for about 10 minutes, but when I got up I noticed I didn't have as much pain in my right shoulder and was able to raise my arm up again!"
"), but I was going to bed with a sore back and waking up with a sorer back. The Spoonk mat is perfect for me to relieve upper back tension: I lie on it for ~30 minutes each night; usually I already drift off to sleep by the end of the session, so I need a timer to wake me up and put the mat away. Then I can fall back to sleep right away, and in the morning my back is no longer sore!"
"I tried over 2 of them including some of the cheapest and some of the more popular ones like the "Heavenly". The Spoonk has a feeling of quality and you can tell this mat was made by people that care. I ordered from Amazon to the Middle East and it took only 3 days to arrive and the price was like 50% of what I would have paid locally."
"the Spoonk Acupressure Mat is surprisingly comfortable, and I have fallen asleep on it. But I would warn that a thin shirt is not good to wear when using it, A cotton t-shirt weight material is the best to wear I would say."