Thermophore MaxHeat Arthritis Pad Moist Heating Pad Size Large 14" x 27" - Model 155

I have a very old version of the Thermophore I picked up at a garage sale for $5. I love it. I am have serious issues with my back that causes pain down my whole right leg. Heat helps it a lot. So I needed another heating pad. I tried others, then found out the Thermophore was still being made. I quickly ponied up the $70, and boy it's worth every penny of that. Pad has some heft without being too heavy like the weighted heating pad I tried and returned. It gets hot- like feels like getting burnt hot if on high and against your skin. But that's good. You can put on top of blanket instead of fussing to get it under- which is ideal if moving causes back / leg pain. Love the updated controls. Unlike my old version, this one has 3 heat sets with time making it easier to use. Old one has a switch you need to hold to have the pad work. New one is bit narrower but is longer which is handy. The old one is from 1970s and still works fine I'll definitely buy another if I needed it but most likely I'll have to put these in my will. They are that well made.

If you have aches and pains this is a wonderful product that is large enough to either wrap around your legs and/or lie flat and cover most of your back. The on/off switch is easy to use, plus the newly designed push button system makes it easy to go from light, medium or hot settings. Thermophore has always made a great product that gives off moist heat and this version automatically shuts off after a few minutes. You can now take a nap with it on your body without worrying that it would burn you if you fall asleep.

The pad is gently warm in one minute, and reaches maximum heat within 3 to 5 minutes. With the pad laying on top the body it gets very warm, the pause and/or off button turns off heat at any point. The instructions say to not lay on the pad. When I tried laying my leg on top the pad, the captured heat was intensely uncomfortable. Curious how hot? > 1. I laid a candy thermometer between pad & body = 123 degrees. > 2. Pad wrapped around thermometer = 140 degrees. (Customer service says it can get up to 160 degrees if trapping heat by laying on it) > 3. Pad wrapped around thermometer, with blanket on top = 162 degrees. The pads moist heat penetrates tissue and joints which is very effective in giving remarkable relief. I purchased this to help with a knee injury and experienced improved mobility and less aches and pain starting from the first time of use. (Two 20 minute sessions) I felt the treatments alleviated soreness and jump started a healing process, because the area was still dramatically more limber the next day. OVERVIEW OF PRODUCT ~ > 1. The 100% cotton cover is specifically designed to absorb moisture from the atmosphere between uses and release the moisture during heat activation. The moisture is obviously present because skin or clothing becomes slightly damp. > 2. Auto Switch ~ Small red light stays continually on to show it's plugged in properly ~ Aids finding switch in the dark. Switch has a bar of four blinking lights ~ one bar per 5 minutes. A light becomes solid with each 5 minutes used. Automatically turns off in 20 minutes. (Much nicer to use then Thermophore's 'Classic switch' (in their red boxes) which must be continually held down to heat) There's no control of heat settings, such as high - med - low. And no way to have it stay on continually. I phoned customer service to ask them why the product is designed this way, they said ~ safety reasons. Because it gets very warm/hot to provide good therapy, as hot as 160 degrees if covered or laid on top of, it can be harmful to a person ~ burns. And dangerous ~ electric shock and/or fire. > 3. Large pad (14" x 27") is weighted construction so it drapes better over the body. Pad with cover weights 2.12 lb. > 4. Latex free ~ On the box it says "contains no chemicals". Instructions booklet under warnings says "This product contains chemicals which are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm". > 5. Made in U.S.A. Two year warranty from date of purchase, but if don't have receipt, 3 year warranty from date of manufacturing. Costumer service says they don't use reconditioned products, all replacements are new. A sticker on the end of the box contains the 3 digit model #, the middle 4 numbers are the manufacturing date. The first two # stand for which of 52 weeks of the year ~ the last two stand for the year. So 5113 = Dec 2013. This is an outstanding product in both high end quality and effectiveness. Suggested ~ effective uses for this moist heat, heating pad ~ arthritis pain ~ back pain ~ fibromyalgia ~ TMJ ~ muscle spasms ~ chronic pain ~ and speeding the recovery of injury's. I found this #155 at out local medical supply store for $102.95 plus tax. I was delighted to purchase it on Amazon for less ($63.88 & free S&H)

I have chronic pain due to severe arthritis, you name a joint, it has arthritis. I also have fibromyalgia. This is my first electric heating pad. I have used smaller microwavable ones but not one like this. This heating pad is a lifesaver, it really help me with both the arthritis pain and the fibro muscle pain I have, I sometimes can get relief by taking a hot bath too, but it is not practical and possible to be taking hot baths all the time, so this heating pad is an excellent alternative. I got the large size as it can cover more body, I use it on my hips, legs, knees, ankles, back, shoulder, all over. I like the remote control, I personally think the temperature of the pad can get too hot for me if the pad is next to my skin, and don't forget you have to use the removable and washable slip cover too, so I use the pad on top of my clothes and the heat still penetrates deep and it is fantastic. On the remote control there's an on and off button, when turned on there is a 'green light' indicator which starts off with four small rectangle bars of lights, there is a twenty minute cycle and during this time the lights slowly decrease from four bars of light, to three bars of light, to two bars of light and then to one and then the pad switches off automatically, during this twenty minute cycle the heating pad temperature decreases slowly. IF during this time you feel that you do not want to wait out the 20 minute cycle and want it hotter again, then just press 'start' and it will resume back to the 4 bars of light and of course if you feel you have had enough before the 20 minute cycle, you just press the button off. I use this pad daily, especially in the evening when I am watching tv. My husband has used it too on his hip and lower back. Cold weather is sneaking up on us again and this heating pad helps my muscles and joints. I love this heating pad and it's the best money spent on a medical/health aid to help with my condition.

Pros: This thing heats up fast, and gets very hot. I can't imagine anyone wanting a heating pad to be more hot than this gets. I often have to turn it down to medium heat. Cons: super heavy. And turns off fast (not sure what the timing is exactly but it seems like 15-20 minutes but please don't quote me; I'm just going by comparing this pad to many other pads I've tried in the past. Would I buy again? Tough to say. It was pricey, and I am not sure I need the level of heat this provides (which, I am assuming, is WHY it is more pricey than other pads) but it IS a nice, quality pad.

I normally do not rate products that I have purchased but I wanted to rate this product for those who are looking for an excellent heating pad. I originally purchased a Thermophore MaxArthritis heating pad many years ago from my physical therapist. I ordered the Thermophore MaxHeat Arthritis Pad Moist Heating Pad Size Large to replace the older version that I had. I am absolutely pleased with this product. The manufacturer has improved this model with the on/ off switch and the temperature control. With my previous heating pad, you had to continually hold the switch to apply the heat. This new feature has made my life easier. I love being able to control the temperature that I want and the fact that it cuts off after 20 to 25 minutes. When I use the heating pad, I usually put it on high heat first and then turn it down to medium. I like that the high setting gets hotter that normal heating pads you might buy at a local pharmacy. I recently had costochondroiditis and the oversized pad was perfect for covering me from shoulder to shoulder. It helped in relieving the pain. It is also just the right size to cover a large body surface area. If you are looking to purchase a heating pad that is large, gets hot, and supplies moist heat, this heating pad is for you. I am happy with my purchase.

I really hoped to like this product more. It's a nice large size, soft to the touch, and heats quickly. However I should have read the other reviews more carefully because there are several problems I'm having that have led me to purchase another heating pad after only having this one a couple weeks. 1. It is heavy and floppy. It makes it so the pad wants to bunch and fold over, so when I placed it behind me it was difficult to get it to lie flat behind my back. 2. It gets unbearably hot. This is one of those instances in which reading the reviews closer would have helped me make a better decision since this seems to be a common concern with other customers. The heating pad has three settings, but the medium and high might as well not even exist because anything above low is intolerable. I like to adjust my temperature but my option here is high, lava flow, and hellfire inferno. 3. This is another feature that if I'd researched more I could have made a more informed decision. The shut off on this is less than a half hour. This drives me crazy! I turn it on and before I can even enjoy it it starts coming off. Once I realize that it's no longer giving off heat I have to click it off and then back on again. I don't mind an auto shut off, but 20 minutes is ridiculous in my opinion. 4. Lastly is something I had hoped would dissipate but it is one of the biggest deciding factors in my purchasing a new heating pad. This would be the smell. Since taking it out of the packaging there has been a persistent chemical like smell which gets worse whenever it heats up. I thought that it might be just because it was new but after repeated use the smell has stayed just as potent. It's repeatedly given me a headache and made using the product completely unpleasant. I wished that this had worked for me, especially considering the cost, but I've now purchased a large Veken heating pad and am really happy with it.

Great heating pad. Size is perfect to go across back. It is very sturdy but flexible enough to bend around body. Auto shut off works perfectly.

This is our 2nd large battle creek thermophore heating pad. The old one still going strongafter 12+years. The new one has a slightly lighter material cover which supposedly does moist heat. Heats up quickly and gets hot hot. The auto turn off at about 20 minutes is an important feature especially when grandkids are here. Highly recommend. Expensive but something durable, hot and safe for many years service.

Very good quality. Will heat up much better than existing thermal blankets. Make sure to get a power transformer from 110V to 220V if you're outside of the US. Would strongly recommend!

Muy buena, calienta bastante bien, estoy satisfecho con el producto

Muy bueno y súper útil. A mis pacientes les encantó.

I am a hot pack pro.. Ive had several none last. Ive been in a car accident and the massage therapist recommended this brand. Insurance will reimburse fyi if you submit it. Gets me through treatments and overall moist heat is effective and really gets hot. The extra size is a must. Whole experience is perfect. Quick shut off protects from over heating!!