Beurer HK Comfort Heat Pad, Flexible Warming Electric Heating Pad with Super-Soft Surface, Controllable Warmth with 3 Temperature Settings, Machine-Washable, Automatic Switch-off, 100 watts, 44x33cm

Think small version of a electric blanket (about the size of a lap try) and you are not far from wrong. Husband thought that when he first saw it, as a tiny electric blanket for leprechauns. I do sometimes wonder who I live with.....Whatever he thought if it made my OA feel any better is was worth trying, easy to plug it into the pad and a longish cord (could have done with it being a little longer) but no real issue. Only thing is I can not leave it plugged into the wall socket and just switch the pad to on when wanting to use it so have to bend down and plug it in, annoying when the back flares up but then again it can be moved and used any where there is a plug, so chairs are made more comfortable with this behind your back relaxing any muscle aches or muscle spasms. It does feel nice and soothing on the back, knees and shoulders have tried it on most areas when having a bad flare up and it does not take away the pain if only but helps if only for the soothing effect. Most people will tell you that if in pain you will try virtually anything if you think that it might help if only someway. For me this did and still is, using it when having a read or a sit down when the aches start think the real benefit will be come the winter months when you tend to hunch yourself up more and then feel the muscle spasms more so. Will update in a few months time to say how it is faring.It heats up so quickly and the control switch lights up so you can see even in the dark if on and what setting.After ninety mins it switches itself off, a good job incase you fall asleep with it on. I very nearly fell asleep with it on my knees, only for husband to wake me up and tell me it was still on, yes, he did not know it goes off after ninety mins as a safety cut out method. So pleased with the heating pad but not pleased with other half.So nice and comforting, no messy hot water bottle tops to mess with (fiddly at times especially if suffering from OA in hands). No back and fro to the microwave to heat up a pack for not that long time. Well nothing as long as the heat this seems to keep and can be just warmed up again when needed at a switch of a button.It feels soft and no bulky or anything heavy on it the heaviest part is the control switch and even that no too heavy. Could do with an all over body one come the winter months.

I only ordered this pad early evening last night and to my amazement this morning at 8.45 it was delivered to me!I was most impressed! Amazing service! I unpacked it, plugged it in and it it works a treat! I suffer with a bad back and these little pads help me tremendously. I cannot thank you enough Mr Amazon, unrivalled efficiency!

I liked the product while it was working. It looked well made and up to the standards one expects of German manufacturing. It stopped working for no obvious reason after 7 weeks and then I discovered by clicking on 'Not working tags' that I was not the only one having problems with this product and other Beurer products.Before referring me back to Amazon, Beurer gave me this additional information:"Sorry to hear you are having some trouble with your Beurer device.Usually if the heat pad is no longer heating, this means that the BSS (Beurer Safety System) feature has kicked in. The BSS will shut down the controller, and is usually caused by damage to the heating wire in the product, due to this activating this will be why the product is no longer heating. If the heat pads are left on for too long on the highest heat, then when they turn off after the 90 minutes are turned straight back on again, this can cause the safety system to activate within the product. We would always advise once used to allow the pad to cool down and then when ready, use again. Also when storing the product, we ask that the product is stored flat with nothing on top of it. "Finally, the Amazon helpline gave me full refund! They were very understanding.

This product is overused by me. I love it. I use it for pain relief for more than a year and it still well.

I have rheumatoid arthritis so I've tried several electric heat pads over the years.My old one died recently, I tried a randomly branded one but had to return it, and ordered this Beurer one as it's a reliable brand.I'm so glad I paid that extra fiver because so far this is perfect.It's very basic, and does exactly what I want.There's one large oval switch with 3 heat settings, i tend to use the highest. It turns itself off after 90 minutes if you forget.It's a good thickness, large enough to cover all my lower back and reaches a decent heat. It can be detached and washed if necessary but understandably recommends only doing so if absolutely essential.It can be spot wiped.I'm very happy with it and happy to recommend.Thanks for reading, I hope you find this review helpful.

This has been very good for relaxing muscles in my shoulder blade area, and in my thighs. I put it on when watching the TV in the evening and its comfortable, relaxing, and makes the muscles feel soft and less painful. A single use for a few hours eased the pain somewhat, but over a period of sessions (3-4 days) it has eliminated the pain. It doesn't get too hot and cools down very quickly when you turn it off.

Great item