Why you'll love it: The Pure Enrichment PureRelief Neck and Shoulder Heating Pad is specifically contoured for relief from shoulder and neck pain.
Whether you're suffering from a sore back or neck (or both), finding the proper relief can be tricky. Many standard heating pads are large enough to cover these areas, but their rectangular shape can make using them a bit awkward. This heating pad is specifically contoured for use around the shoulders and neck.
The heating pad measures 14 by 22 inches and comes with magnetic closures to hold the ends firmly in place. For optimal results, you can drape the heating pad around your shoulders and then securely fasten it around your neck to treat two problem areas at once.
The magnetic closure in front allows the heating to pad to be adjusted to fit various body types. Although the magnetic closures help secure the heating pad in place, they're not necessary. You can simply drape the heating pad over your shoulders and neck without fastening it closed.
Many users found that although the heating pad's unique shape feels a bit awkward at first, it doesn't take long to adjust to it and fully realize the benefits. "It is flexible enough to contour to your body ... the weights tend to settle in a way that accommodates your body and how it needs to hang for you," said one customer. Users also appreciate the soft micro-mink material and the included carrying bag.
For best results in terms of treatments, Pure Enrichment recommends using this heating pad for 20 minutes to relieve muscle tension, increase blood flow, and reduce pain. There are four heat settings, all of which can be accessed and changed using the LED controller. The warm heat setting, which is the lowest available, reaches 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The next available is low, which goes up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by medium (130 degrees Fahrenheit) and the most powerful high setting (140 degrees Fahrenheit).
If you're looking for more specific relief, you can use the heating pad for dry heat or moist heat therapy. One satisfied customer wrote, "Pure relief is definitely the right name for this when you have a stiff neck because that soothing warmth feels good and you don't have to fight to keep the thing on your shoulders."
Pros: Contoured for neck and shoulders, useful for dry or moist heat therapy, soft micro-mink material
Cons: Magnetic closure doesn't always stay shut, front panel doesn't heat up, complaints of an initial odor aren't uncommon
Buy the Pure Enrichment PureRelief Neck and Shoulder Heating Pad on Amazon for $32.99