Royal Blue Quilted Cotton Back Wrap

I tried to return this however was unable to. I purchased it as it showed it fitted into microwave easily . However this is not tye case. As I have arthritis in my hands. I cannot remove inner . So very dissappointed as I have purchased several hottest products in the past.

We use Hottie heat pads all the time - every day - all year long, as we both suffer from back pain.I had one of these given to me many years ago and thought it was time to replace it. This one has a larger waist size so it fits even better than the old one - both of us now!If you are looking for something comforting for back pain and being able to walk around at the same time - this is it. Get an extra Hottie heat pad to go with it. You won’t regret it.I might buy one for my brother as well because it has an extender for the waist and it might be big enough for him - he’s a bit tubby.Highly recommended!

Found this very useful for helping with lower back pain and stiffness. Much better than other treatments such as painkillers or spinal manipulation.

After about a week of use, a hole appeared and started leaking out liquid.

I’ve had lower back issues since a teenager and had to deal with literally dozens of these type of heat packs and this one is really revolutionarily simple! Heat the pack in the microwave, slip it into the pocket, wrap it around yourself and Velcro it tight… that’s it!No more using tea towels, elastic bandages or anything else you try to find (out of pure desperation!) to hold the pack to the affected area effectively… no more jamming the heat pack against a pillow or the sofa arm, or alternatively getting yourself into an awkward position just to get the heat where you need it.I am now using it for a rib muscle issue I have and it works perfectly. The heat pack is still pliable enough to bend around my rib area and still be held in position with full contact. The Velcro extension is a welcomed addition for the more ‘portly’ of us (myself included).

Nice well made heat belt and I’m pleased with the purchase. I listed some accurate sizes which may be helpful to people (Why advertisers cannot include this basic information I don’t know) Main belt’s overall length is 42” – Now allowing a 2” minimum overlap for the Velcro to grip I expect it would be a little tight (uncomfortable) on a 38” waist but would be perfect on waists between 36” to 28" (Using the little Velcro extension gives another 4” of length but not elegantly) Belt pocket approx 9” x 9” - Gel pack itself approx 8” x 8.5” and 7/8” thick (Approx 12” diagonal) Important - Remember do not overheat the pack as it can become dangerously hot and even damage the pack itself. Also make sure the pack is rotating freely in the microwave so it heats evenly (No hotspots)

I have suffered with lower back problems for at least 2 decades now, I have quite degenerative bone disease in that area and despite keeping myself active and healthy there is no real cure apart from to try and alleviate the symptoms (pain). I'm up against it because I am allergic to Anti Inflammatory drugs but I discovered a long time ago that heat really helps and in the past I have always used traditional wheat cushions to apply this, which work really well whilst you are sitting in one spot or immobile but they are impractical to use whilst moving around, which lead me to try this backwrap and I have to say I am really please, I've used it for the past week and it has been just fantastic. It has got me up and able to get out walking the dog.I've had no issues with heating the pads in the microwave, I have an 800w microwave, so I have been heating the pad initially first thing in the morning when it absolutely stone cold for 2.5 minutes (turning halfway through) then subsequents reheats during the day I have been doing for just 1.5 minutes this is because the pad retains some heat for many many hours after being heated.I'm male and have a 34 inch waist, the wrap fitted me comfortably, there is though an elasticated extension piece that attaches via velcro for anyone that needs a more generous or comfort fit.I hope my review helps someone, if it does not then please remember I am only sharing my own personal and honest experience of the product.

Great for sore backs....expandable belt for comfort also. My husband uses it mainly for heat. This is the second one we have ordered...the first one lasted over 5 years with constant use.

Love this heat wrap but I just wish the waist wrap Velcro was extended more to fit smaller waisted people. It's too big on me, but it would be perfect with a slight extension of the Velcro.

I have an aggressive form of MS and have lesions (scarring) on my spinal chord. This gives varying degrees of back pain, stiffness and numbness, especially in the late afternoon, evening and at night. Neurological pain relief is of limited use at these times..Having exploded two bottle shaped Hottie warmers in the microwave, which was my own fault for overheating them, I needed a replacement. Whilst searching on Amazon, I saw the back wrap and decided to give it a go.Well, apart from feeling a bit like a tortoise (which I am sure is purely psychological) I can barely cope without it. The relief I derive is exceptional. I have bought a spare pack, so one can be heating up in the microwave when the other is losing heat in the wrap. I don't know if you are supposed to, but I am wearing mine in bed. Unlike the bottle shaped Hottie, the wrap moves with you, so the benefit is constant even when turning over in bed. It is still faintly warm in the morning.For anyone suffering neurological back pain, I can strongly recommend this product. However, there are a couple of points to note:1. The packs require very gentle heating. It is best to heat for 30 seconds, turn the pack over and carry on like this until the maximum time is reached.2. The heat wrap pack is fairly large. I have bought a second microwave for my bedroom so I can heat up my various packs quickly if I am really unwell and spending time in bed. This microwave is slightly smaller than my kitchen one. The result is that the turntable will not turn with the pack on it. I have overcome the problem by turning the plastic corners of the pack underneath itself, so that the turntable just turns but it is a bit of a nuisance!

I ordered this yesterday after displacing a joint in my lower back with was excruciating. After Osteopath recommended putting heat on my back I was using a hot water bottle but got fed up with trying to hold it in place.As I am very petite, a size 8, this just about fits me, really I need the Velcro a bit longer for it to be nice and snug, hence why only the 4 stars. Initially I didn't think it would be that great as I didn't think it was hot enough, being used to a hot water bottle. However I've had it on for a few hours now and already my range of movement is improving and I can sit upright for little longer than yesterday so that's a real positive. So i'd say yes, for £19, give this a go. I personally don't think it stays hot 'for hours' as I have warmed mine up twice this afternoon, although the pack didn't go cold, just personal choice I guess.

I love my hotties back heat wrap and it is still going strong nearly 2 years on!I have always microwaved it for less than 3 minutes. You can easily wash the wrap without the heat pack.The only moan I have maybe the size of the extra velcro strap is on the small side for us larger than average!It would be a great idea if you could buy an extension strap but I just wear thinner clothing or put it on under my waistband on my jeans!It clearly states it is in smaller microwaves that it cannot turn so can cause a corner to melt or split or burst as it is not rotating!Common sense to check it can rotate and it is still sealed and safe really.This is invaluable to me with a crumbling spine after 3 prolapsed discs crushed my spinal chord and consequent nerve damage and arthritis.I have also used it on my hips knees and shoulder slightly adjusting the velcro to grip to my fleece etc.I really recomend it if you are sensible following guidelines to check it freely rotates and is safe.I would never be without it and even have it on in car journeys!

This Hotties Backwrap certainly holds the heat in for approxiately three hours using a 800 watt microwave for two minutes. Try to microwave longer than that and it cannot be worn on the back due to the heat. Three hours is suffient time at one session for the backwrap to be worn in my experience.Did it help you may ask? - well the mind was telling me one thing and the body was telling me another. Depending on the pain in your back as I had it does require a lenghtly spell but I would recommend giving it at least a 10-14 day session.Bear in mind there is no immediate cure for a bad back although it does appear to give some relief for a brief period at least until the painkillers kick in.

I've had my Hotties backwrap for well over two years now and it is simply wonderful for easing lower back pain. As I spend a lot of time working on a computer, my lower back (slipped disk a few years ago) often needs the welcome comfort and support my Hottie gives. And on long journeys it's a godsend to wear whilst driving - and it's so easy to take off/put back on in the car.Like some other reviewers, I need to wear mine around my hips to enable the heat to be delivered directly over the painful disk - so if you are worried about whether it will fit around you, I'm an M&S size 16 and it fits me absolutely fine.+++ BUT even if it was too tight, it would be simplicity itself to make an "extension strap" - just get a strip of suitable fabric, sew Velcro on at each end, and away you go! +++I wouldn't be without mine - in fact I have just ordered another one. Oh, and the microwavable pad also fits the Hotties Microhottie hot water bottle cover too, by the way.

I bought this after using a 'one-shot' heating pad which I had received as a free sample. I am suffering from painful lower back pain and the heating pad was very soothing. A little research discovered this reusable heating pad.I have used it three of four times every day for the last two weeks and now swear by it.Take care to follow instructions about heating it up in the microwave as I think it might be damaged by overheating. I have a 1000w E-rated (Panasonic) microwave and I find that 1 minute on either side is the maximum when the pad is cold. If I am reheating it after a couple of hours use, so that it is still warm, I allow 40-50 seconds each side.The turntable in my microwave is large enough to put the whole thing in for reheating rather than removing the plastic pad from its fabric pouch (easily done if you need to).It fits around my midriff very comfortably and is thin enough to wear a sweater over the top. It stays warm for a good 2 hours or more so I tend to forget I have it on.Nicely made, simple to use, effective and no recurring costs - recommended.....

I have found this product to provide just what I needed. It has a large flat microwavable heat pack that fits securly in the "Belt". It keeps warm for hours and can easily be worn under a jumper without being obvious. A perfect large pad that is held just right on your lower back. My wife as slept with it on several times and it stays in place. We have both said how mush it has helped when we have worn it. I shall now have to order another for when our back pains coincide.CONS - There may be a problem trying to get it down to the hip area, or for larger people due to the belt size. It comes with an extension piece but that only extends it about 5-6 inches(15 cms). The main "Belt" only covers upto about 40 inches(100 cms) or so around. I'm sure it could be extended further by anyone who can sow a little if required. Maybe adding some material between the velcro ends cut off the supplied extension piece. After all it is the securing of the pad in the right place that makes this product so good. It should be able to go around larger people out of the box - Note to manufacturer!

This heatwrap worked very well on my back which I had pulled lifting a lightweight item carelessly. I could hardly walk on the day it arrived and the relief to my pain was immediate -- it really is marvellous.If the fixing strap was longer I would have awarded 5 stars rather than the 4 I have given. It is uncomfortable, using the add-on bit, and springs apart much too easily if you are attempting to move about. Most people with bad backs have large stomachs so I find it amazing that the makers should produce a fixing length for skinny people. However if you wear this when just sitting then the relief it brings is wonderful.

I've suffered with a couple of back problems this year - starting with a partially fused sacro-illiac joint, then seperating the same joint in a motorcycle crash, and just for fun I got whiplash in a minor car crash (fun year, eh?) - and one of the things that my doctors and physios have all said I should do, in addition to keeping the joint moving, is keep it warm and especially before doing my stretches and exercises. I'd been using a hot water bottle but that's not much use when you're out of the house, and they just don't hold the heat for very long.After doing a little internet searching I found the Hotties microwaveable heat wrap, which seemed a little expensive but looked like a good candidate due to the ability to wear it discretely, and with the claimed 5 hours of effectiveness.So, I've had mine for about two weeks now and I have to say that I hardly take it off. I give it a two minute blast in the micro then fasten it around my waist and under my trousers and t-shirt. I often forget that it's there.There are only two things that I would mark it down for: firstly, the velcro fastener can sometimes dig into my tummy, but I'm happy to take the blame for that as I have too much of one, and it does have quite a lot of range fitwise. Secondly, when it's still warm it can get a bit sweaty if you do any sort of exercise.The claimed 5 hours of effectiveness is a bit optomistic but I reckon it's good for 3 hours before you might notice the reduction in temperature and at that point I just give it another one minute in the micro. I never expected 5 hours of hot use so I haven't marked it down on that, and it is still warm after that time as long as you've had it next to your body all that time.Overall it has been great for me and definitely made my recovery much easier (in conjunction with my physio's help). Incidentally, I showed it to my physio and he was impressed by how warm and compact it was.Well worth buying if you suffer with bad lower back pain.

I brought this as have had back problems for over 12yrs now,and have had many surgeries,injections,alternative therapies you name it ! But the only way I can ever get comfortable or sleep is by using the traditional hot water bottles,as other heat items I have tried are just not warm enough to give releif ! I have always said that if i could strap my hot water bottle to me it would make life alot easier to try and get housework etc done,well this is it !!! The heat is just right,the adjustable strap means I can use it on my lower back and then add the strap to lower it enough to go over my buttock area too ! I have already reccommended it to my friend who suffers with back problems too as it is so good ! I'm sat here with it on right now ha ha It's the best money I've ever spent on trying to find something to ease my pain ,and I spent a lot on differant types of heat products, I advise anyone who find that heat helps ease their pain to buy one now !Brilliant and thanks 'Hotties' for this great product

For pain relief this is extremely effective, the pad is large and flat and the wrap goes easily under clothes, so you get the pressure as well as the heat which is what really helps me. It also keeps heat for well up to an hour. The downside is that it is moist heat, and that heat is VERY moist. Don't do what I did and try wearing it to work under clothes as within a minute or two of putting it on, you have a large and very damp patch through everything you're wearing! Gets your car seat nicely soggy too if you wear it while driving.