ThermaCarePortable Heating Pad, Neck and Shoulder Rain Relief Patches, Multi-Purpose Heat Wraps, 3 Count

I imagine that the price varies regionally, but to get 9 wraps for a little over $15 is a fantastic price for our area.WHAT YOU GET-- are 3 boxes of ThermaCare heatwraps for neck. Each box contains 3 sealed wraps --so 9 in all.-- these are good for 16 hours.-- I ordered these Oct 2015 and all three boxes have an expiration date of June 2018.SUMMARYI have been using these heatwraps for years. I mean I love my reusable wrap that I purchased here on Amazon and which I can freeze or microwave, but you can't really wear it out in public whereas these ThermaCare products are discreet.I have used various ThermaCare wraps on neck, shoulders and lower back. After experimenting I found that prefer the Neck design over all of the others. And I purchased these to use on my lower back because I managed to throw it out and the heat these offer helps the muscles to relax so that I get back to normal.Why the Neck Wraps on My Back?I've tried the back wraps and they are more difficult to use. You actually wear them like a belt inside of your clothes and they shift around. They offer more heating area but I find that sticking these right over the twinging area works better for me. Probably because it's not a huge area that is spasming, just the area around L4 and L5. The Neck wrap provides enough heat for that area.There's also a financial upside to using these and that is that they are cheaper. You get three of the neck wraps in a pack versus only 2 of the larger back belts.

Stretching or had restless night or working too hard over a pc, this is a great find. I tuck it under my shirt and get relief and this helps me keep going no matter what I am working on.

*TIP: To get better heat from these, I’ve found that it helps to squeeze or scrunch-up those little heat cells before taking off the tape and putting the pad on. It seems to help activate the heat more quickly! This is the case with all styles - neck, back, knee, etc.I use these every night at bedtime. I have herniated discs and arthritis in my neck, chronic neck pain, and no matter how many different pillows I’ve tried I still wake up in terrible pain. I put one of these on the back of my neck before getting into bed and the heat really helps to keep the area soothed and relaxed so sometimes my neck doesn’t hurt at all, or at least far less than it used to before I began using these. Certainly not a cure, but definitely a help!

These helped a lot following a four unit cervical fusion and a second procedure to drain liquids from the incision. They last longer than eight hours also. The only reason I did not give a five star is the fricking adhesive on each end would not stay adhered, even after a shower and no lotion. It is a fine line to be too adherent where the skin is peeled away and in my case where the lack of adhesion makes the darn thing impossible to keep on. I resorted to duct tape and masking tape to assist with keeping them on. They are absolutely worthless in you are working out or perspiring in any way. They will not adhere PERIOD. It is a shame because the heat is so beneficial and helps so much with tight neck muscles. If you are sedentary or inactive for a six-twelve hour time period, you will love these. But put them on before you dress and make sure the neck is clean and absolutely dry.Stephen CourtsNovember 27, 2014

These are a lifesaver for anyone who suffers with chronic pain in a small enough area to use them. I prefer to use these smaller patches on my lower back instead of the TC patches made for the low back. They don't seem so bulky. But I have also used them on my neck. It may be all mental, but they do seem to help a great deal, especially when I travel by plane and cannot get up and move around enough to keep my back from hurting. No problems going through TSA in the airports either. They are a bit expensive, if I could I would give 4.5 stars for this reason.

This is definitely 3 heat wraps in 1 box as stated. I buy this product a dozen at a time when the prices are good since I use them regularly. This is the ULTIMATE PORTABLE HEATING PAD as far as I'm concerned. I have been using them for YEARS. They have been a LIFE SAVER at WORK and at MEETINGS when a heating pad is just not convenient to use. You cannot go wrong by using these in any size on any part of your body. I have even used them for TMJ pain with good results. Of course, you have to be a little creative in order to affix these to areas that you cannot stick them to. I think the ThermaCare folks would do well to seek input from their customer community to learn what needs are out there. I would love to help them design one specifically for the shoulder/rotator cuff injury. For now, I patch them around the spots I need, but at least, you have that option. The only "negative" is the cost, they can be pricy, so I am always on the lookout for bulk sales of these on Amazon.

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This is a fantastic product. It works much longer than 8 hours and provided great relief to my back. I get very bad stress pain in my back between the shoulder blades and then also up close to the base of my neck. I put these heat wraps on the area and keep them there all day. The heat feels good and keeps my muscles warmed up so that I'm able to not really notice my pain. I will be keeping a constant supply of these around the house.