Thermipaq Hot Cold Pack 9.5 x 16 - Thermionics 302 - (Pack of 2)

This has a little weight to it , which allows me to place it on my surgical site without falling off or slipping around. And it retains heat much longer than other pads using beans, grains, or whatever that light weight filling is. This is a smaller version of what my physical therapist uses. I love this thing.

I bought one of these over 10 years ago and it finally 'gave up the ghost'. I have degenerative disc - lumbar and these are the best heat packs I've found - the gel packs I have sit unused. I've been using it more than ever the past few years, so this time I purchased the 2 pack.

I love these! I own three in different sizes, use them often. Esp good for migraine, but really comes in handy for joint and muscle pain, because the velcro straps make them applicable anywhere. They are heavy, but I like that, and use a compression sleeve or stretch garment to hold them in place if have to be moving around. Highly recommend!

I keep several of these in my freezer at all times. They are fantastic to treat my migraine headaches, but also handy to cool me off when the weather is hot and I am having trouble sleeping. Great to treat muscle pain also. I only rarely use them for their warming quality, but they are effective for that as well. The cover material is comfortable, washes easily (I do it by hand) and dries quickly when just hung in the air.

Ordered the wrong size but this size is really good for warming an area of bed or for anyone with a lower back problem. Regarding 9.5x16" pad, directions for heating only heat pad to a low temperature. I have increased time in my 1300 watt microwave to 1 minute 30 seconds. May shorten life of pad but I can live with that. This size is probably too large to keep in your freezer. We keep 2 of the smaller pads in the freezer for occassional use.