Thermalon Microwave Activated Moist Heat-Cold Therapy Wrap with Ties for Back, Hip, Shoulder, 7" x 12"
List Price:
Our Price: $12.99
You Save: $6.00 (32%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Category: Health Care
See more product details
Thermalon Microwave Activated Moist Heat-Cold Therapy Wrap with Ties for Back, Hip, Shoulder, 7" x 12" Details
Manufacturer: ThermalonBrand: Thermalon
Release Date: 2006-01-09
Model: 24312
Product features:
- Washable and Reusable
- Safe and Easy to Use
- Non-Allergenic, Non-Toxic and Latex-Free
- No Water Needed
- Odor and Bacteria Free
- Therma Moist Heating Pad, Petite
- Thermalon Combination Ice Bag/Water Bottle, 8.5" x 15.5"
- Thermalon Microwave Activated Moist Heat Pad for Shoulder, Abdomen, Back, Hip, 9" x 12"
- Thermalon Microwave Activated Moist Heat-Cold Neck Wrap for Neck and Shoulder, 21"
- Thermalon Microwave Activated Moist Heat-Cold Sinus Mask for Sinus Pressure, Headaches, TMJ, 5.5 " X 8"
Customer Reviews of Thermalon Microwave Activated Moist Heat-Cold Therapy Wrap with Ties for Back, Hip, Shoulder, 7" x 12"
Customer Review: Excellent back therapy, quick, safe, and easy to use
Summary: 5 Stars
Highly recommended if you have chronic back problems. This delivers moist heat, like a hydroculator, but without the pot of boiling water, the time to boil it, the danger of handling hot water, or the dripping mess. You just put it in a microwave oven for two minutes or less, then tie it around your waist and go about your business. As a bonus, when you're sitting, it provides the same lumbar support as a back cushion, because it's against the small of your back.
I think it must contain silica gel (a dessicant). When it's cool and not in use, it absorbs moisture from the air. When heated in a microwave oven, it releases that moisture, like a hydroculator. So, if it's tied around your waist and pressing against your back, moist heat is released onto your lower back, penetrating and relaxing the muscles.
It stays usefully warm for between 20 and 30 minutes. You can briefly reheat it afterwards (30-45 seconds max) and use it again. However, to fully reabsorb moisture, it needs a couple of hours at room temperature.
A real hydroculator doesn't stay hot even that long, and you have to deal with boiling water, a foul smell, and finding a way to keep it pressed against your back. A chiropractor or physical therapist just has you lie face down on a table while they place the hyrdoculator on a towel on your back, but that means you have to lie still, and can't walk around.
I've been using it in combination with a Percussion Massager (also bought here at Amazon, but a discontinued model) and a Homedics Shiatsu Massage seat (various versions sold by Amazon).
I've been using it for about a month now, and have had no problems whatsoever: no crystals dropping out, no melting, or any of the other problems some people have reported. Maybe it's been improved, or maybe I've been more gentle with it, and have been careful to follow the instructions, never heating it for more than 2 minutes when cool, or more than 30-45 seconds when being rewarmed. If/when it does go, we've already bought a spare, and will get more of them: the price is less than half of one visit to a chiropractor.
More Thermalon Microwave Activated Moist Heat-Cold Therapy Wrap with Ties for Back, Hip, Shoulder, 7" x 12" reviews:
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Description of Thermalon Microwave Activated Moist Heat-Cold Therapy Wrap with Ties for Back, Hip, Shoulder, 7" x 12"
Designed to allow freedom of movement during treatment. This wrap ties around the back, abdomen, hips, or shoulders for easy application. Fits up to 60 inch waist.Heating Pads
Health, Care, Beauty Products
Bestsellers in Heating Pads
Professional Digital Moist Heating Pad (14"x14" Standard) Includes - Digital Display Remote, Washable Cover, Preset Treatment Times & FREE Priority Mail Shipping!Balego & Associates, Inc.; Health Care
Price in other shops:
Battle Creek Equipment Thermophore MaxHEATª Moist Heating Pad - Medium/ 14" x 14" Model 156 BlackBattle Creek Equipment; Thermphore MaxHEAT; Health Care
Best price: $42.63
CHATTANOOGA THERATHERM AUTOMATIC MOIST HEAT PACK-STANDARD SIZECHATTANOOGA; Chattanooga; Health Care
Best price: $61.05
Price in other shops:
Therma Moist Heating Pad, PetiteTherma; Therma; Release date: 2006-04-28; Health Care
Best price: $41.44
Price in other shops:
Relief Pak Moist Heat Packs and CoversFabrication Enterprises, Inc.; Relief Pak; Health Care
BATTLE CREEK EQUIPMENT Thermophore Standard Size Heat Pack 055Thermophore; Thermophore; Health Care
Best price: $48.12
Price in other shops:
The Happy Company Microwaveable Therapeutic Lumbar Plus, BuckskinThe Happy Company; The Happy Company; Release date: 2004-01-04; Health Care
Price in other shops:
Sunbeam Health at Home 771-810 Standard Moist/ Dry Heating PadHealth at Home; Health at Home; Release date: 2005-01-01; Health Care
Best price: $16.06
Price in other shops:
SoftHeat Deluxe Heating Pad Moist/ Dry, King Size, 12-Inch by 24-InchSoftHeat; SoftHeat; Health Care
Best price: $14.80
Price in other shops:
SoftHeat Heating Pad, Moist or Dry, DeluxeSoftHeat; SoftHeat; Health Care
Best price: $23.87
Price in other shops:
Similar Products
Duro-Med Therabeads King Size 12 x 16 Moist Heat Pack with CoverDuro-Med; Duro-Med; Release date: 2005-05-25; Health Care
Best price: $21.95
Price in other shops:
ThermaCare Lower Back & Hip Heat Wraps, Large-XL, 2-Count Boxes (Pack of 3)Procter & Gamble - HABA Hub; ThermaCare; Health Care
Best price: $14.00
Price in other shops:
SoftHeat Moist Heating PadKaz; Kaz; Release date: 2005-04-07; Health Care
Best price: $17.40
Price in other shops:
Thermalon Microwave Activated Moist Heat-Cold Compress for Neck, Jaw, Head, Wrist, 4" x 22"Thermalon; Thermalon; Release date: 2006-01-09; Health Care
Best price: $10.99
Price in other shops:
Carex Bed Buddy Hot/ Cold PackCarex Health Brands; Carex Health Brands; Release date: 2006-11-03; Health Care
Best price: $7.43
Price in other shops:
Duro-Med Arthritis Natural Pain Relief Microwavable Therabead Moist Heat Standard Pack with Cover, 9 X 12Duro-Med; Duro-Med; Release date: 2005-05-25; Health Care
Best price: $12.00
Price in other shops:
Thermalon Microwave Activated Moist Heat-Cold Sinus Mask for Sinus Pressure, Headaches, TMJ, 5.5 " X 8"Thermalon; Thermalon; Release date: 2006-01-09; Health Care
Best price: $8.99
Price in other shops:
Thermalon Microwave Activated Moist Heat-Cold Sleeve for Hand, Wrist, Elbow, 5.5" x 7"Thermalon; Thermalon; Release date: 2006-01-09; Health Care
Best price: $9.99
Price in other shops:
Thermalon Microwave Activated Moist Heat-Cold Neck Wrap for Neck and Shoulder, 21"Thermalon; Thermalon; Release date: 2006-01-09; Health Care
Best price: $14.69
Price in other shops:
Thermalon Microwave Activated Moist Heat Pad for Shoulder, Abdomen, Back, Hip, 9" x 12"Thermalon; Thermalon; Release date: 2006-01-09; Health Care
Best price: $16.99