If you are looking for a relaxing heat experience for your back or shoulders this heats up in 1 to 1 1/2 minutes and will help tired sore muscles. The natural lavender fragrance is soothing and the material this is made out of is velvety soft making this a very spa experience.A little plastic spray bottle is included so you can spray on your own essential oils but I found this is scented enough already.As far as heating this goes, 30 seconds at a time is enough (rotate after 30 seconds) and don't go over 1 1/2 minutes! This warms more quickly than other heating pads I've tried and stays warm for 15-20 minutes.For your lower back, fold this in half after heating. For shoulders, drape over left or right shoulder to relax muscles and give you that sinking into comfort feeling. You can also use this on your stomach for cramps.I love using this after I do a walking workout, like a treat to look forward to. I would say you might need 30 minutes to relax when using this as the lavender fragrance creates a more soothing calm awareness.This is my favorite heating pad I've ever tried because of the lavender scent that is so relaxing.~The Rebecca Review Read more

The media could not be loaded.  I like how soft it is on both sides and how it smells, it relaxed & soothed me. The odor is strong when it is warm as it cools off it wears off. It does come with a bottle for extra smell if you please to add more scent and spray it on the pad. I decided to try it for my cramps before I get my period, I get real bad pain throughout my stomach in the top and bottom. I dislike taking medicine and with the heating pad I was relieved, I sat it in the microwave for 60 seconds for the 1st time and then just heated it 30 seconds; for 4 more times, I laid in bed and honestly after 30 minutes I was out. I felt better as I woke up and I felt the pain again as I got off of the bed. It is well stitched, it could use more beads, but then again it is well done if you decided to put it around your neck. I haven’t tried it cold, but I hope it gives me great results as it is warm. It’s a good size for me, it fits my stomach from side to side as you can see on the photo. It also comes in it own box, which can be gifted with instructions. Read more

My husband has had bad muscle aches in his shoulder for about a week. We’ve been using one of those heavy-duty gun-shaped massagers and icy hot roll on.I ordered one of these for him because I was hoping the weight would help it stay on his shoulder while he worked during the day.As soon as he got it, he put it in the microwave and carried it back to his desk. The rooms he walked through had a lovely lavender scent.The heating pad did what I expected, it stayed in place while he worked and the heat stayed for a decent amount of time. Did it cure his back/shoulder/neck? No, but it did help relieve the pain for a bit while he plugged away.I liked the size of the heating pad compared to others I’ve seen. I like the thickness, it wasn’t a super thick pillow or too thin to be effective. It contours nicely around body curves. I like the style, it isn’t heavily branded or distracting to see on a zoom call.All in all, I’m very happy with the quality and design of this product. Read more

The main issue with this particular heating pad is the beads not being evenly distributed throughout this entire pad. Both ends of this pad have the most beads stuffed inside, while the middle sections are flat with little beads inside. There are nine sections for the beads, but only the two on both ends are the most packed (four total out of the nine).I tried to move the beads from the end to the middle and found that very difficult to achieve. There isn't a close stitch between the nine sections so the beads just freely move throughout this pad. This is a design issue since these heating pads are usually well-made which closed stitching on each section (which this pad does NOT have).I would not recommend this particular design although I think these heating pads do work well. This heating pad also comes with a strong lavender scent which I'm hoping will become muter over time (if I can figure out the beading situation so I can actually use it). Read more

Use the microwave to warm this heating pad and you’re ready to go…literally, go pretty much anywhere. No more being tied to an electrical outlet. I can lay on the couch, on my bed, in a chair or walk around with it. Even use it in a car, as I just did for a short trip when my sciatica was flaring.Keep in mind that microwaves heat differently, so follow the directions. One minute thirty seconds does the trick in my microwave. The heat lasts a sufficient amount of time, around 20 minutes and there is some residual warmth for a while longer, especially when I am laying on it. I like knowing that there is no harm in falling asleep as it cools naturally.The heating pad is a convenient size, long enough to reach across my back or around my neck and shoulders. It’s comfortable, covered in soft material and forms to your body.I feel this is a good alternative to an electric heating pad. Read more

This pad is a simple neutral grey colour with a good design which can even preheat a bed with thick covers. This is made of a comfortable fabric with a different texture on the front and the back. A microwave is used to heat up the natural stuffing of clay beads, flax seeds, and lavender essential oil. While this heated pad is suitable for many issues, it does not fasten in place so it is not suitable for any condition where you need to sit up. Several instances that it has helped with so far are: cramps from lactose intolerance, diarrhea, cold feet, back pain. At about 25USD, it is a bit pricey, but it is safer overall than an electric heating pad. I am rating it four stars. As always, your mileage and preferences may vary... Read more