Thermipaq Thermionics Advanced Therapeutic Hot & Cold Pad Review

Quick View: Everyone in the house has muscle and joint aches due to exercise or overwork. It's my husband's turn this time. His lower back is stiff and very sore. He bought a Thermipaq Thermionics Advanced Therapeutic Hot & Cold Pad the last time his back hurt and got it out again this time. This pack can be heated in the microwave or stored in the freezer. My husband uses this pack hot. It's effective and easy to use but the heat does tend to wear off quicker than I would like.

My Take on the Thermipaq Thermionics Advanced Therapeutic Hot & Cold Pad

The manufacturer describes this pack this way: "Each size includes a pliable ThermiPaq pad filled with all-natural, clay-based materials. This compound is non-toxic, biodegradable and environmentally safe. Also includes a soft, washable cloth cover and Velcro strap to secure pad to treatment area for better overall pain relief."

There are a few sizes. My husband bought s appears a medium sized one that is good for lower backs, knees, elbows and other smaller areas of the body. The pad measures 6" x12". There is a larger one that he probably should have bought that measures 9.5" x15".

This pack is covered in a soft fabric and has a little bag bag of non toxic clay based material inside. It will freeze or heat up and hold the cold or heat for 30-45 minutes. You definitely have to be careful when heating the pack. It could explode if left in the microwave for too long.

The pack has a stretchy belt-like thing attaches so, in theory, you can wrap the belt around your waist or other body parts to hold the pack in place. The belt is short though and my husband can't wrap it around his 31" waist. I can wrap the belt around my waist but it's pretty tight. It works OK around knees and smaller areas though.

Although the Thermipaq Thermionics Advanced Therapeutic Hot & Cold Pad isn't as effective as a heating pad for my cramps and muscle aches, my husband likes it and has been using it nonstop since he injured his back. He does agree that he should have bought the larger size though.

My Viewpoint

In all, this pack holds heat and cold pretty well and seems quite durable. It heats up fast and stays warm for longer than simple patches. It also freezes well and stays very cold for a long time with no leaking.The larger size would be much more effective for my husband's back but even the smaller one helps. He likes it quite a lot. I use it as well  when my knee of neck hurts. 4 stars. Better than many other similar packs.