Far Infrared Premium Heating Pad – Platinum – Pain Relief – Warms and Relaxes Muscles – Large Size for Back, Shoulder, Arms and Legs – 17 in. x 13 in.

Pros:The Thermotex Far Infrared Heating Pad – Platinumm is an excellent product that heats noticeably deeper than standard heating pads. It uses far infrared technology to penetrate deep into the body's tissues, providing therapeutic heat to help alleviate pain and discomfort. Unlike many heating pads, it doesn't feel burning hot next to the skin, which makes it more comfortable to use for extended periods of time. Additionally, the heating pad helped you recover from a back injury quicker, which is a testament to its effectiveness.Cons:One downside of the Thermotex Far Infrared Heating Pad – Platinumm is its cost, as it is more expensive than a typical heating pad. Additionally, the heating pad is thick and not the most comfortable to lay on, which may be a concern for some users. It also doesn't bend very well around limbs, which may limit its effectiveness for certain types of injuries or conditions.Overall, despite the high cost and slight discomfort, the Thermotex Far Infrared Heating Pad – Platinumm is an excellent choice for those who need deep and penetrating heat therapy for pain relief and injury recovery. The benefits of the far infrared technology and the pad's effectiveness in aiding recovery make it worth the investment.

I have very stubborn issues with plantar fasciitis that defy my attempts to lessen the irritation. I've been using this far infrared heating pad for a few weeks now and it's really helped. The heat it generates is at first subtle and then grows quite warm over time. I can tell this is really far infrared due to the fact that the heat felt is more on the inside of my foot than on the outside. A short time with this pad does a great job treating the underlying irritation of the fascia. I was surprised at the quality of this pad and the strength of it. The one thing to understand about it is that it consists of three separate FIR panels connected together inside of a very nice fabric shell. While this does give the pad some flexibility, the three panels are of course rigid. You can, for instance, wrap this around a leg or even an arm successfully but if you need to treat a smaller area, you'll have to work at positioning it correctly on one of the emitters. FIR devices have a ways to go before they become small enough to be both effective and flexible, but for now this Thermotex unit is not only the the best I've found but is much more than I expected.

I've been using for 2 weeks & I think it is helping with my knee, hip & back pain.

I use Thermotex and Venture IR heating pad brands, here are the pros and cons. Overall IR heat works very well for me. I get results within about an hour of muscle flareups. After getting such great results I now own multiples of both brands.Thermotex Platinum Pros:Heat goes the deepest of any brandYou can use directly on skinHas calmed muscle flareups, headaches, migraines related to myofascial pain syndrome.It's fairly stiff, but you can fold it aroundCons:Takes about 5-10 minutes to warm upCan’t sit on it or you’re not supposed, must lie on itIt can be hard to hold it on some areasLong term reliability is not great. A section on two different pads has stopped working. One pad was under 1 yr warranty, so I sent it back and they replaced the inside, but shipping to Canada was pricey. The other pad was past the warranty. Definitely get the extended warranty on their website. Thermotex customer service is excellent.Venture IR Largest Heat Pad Pros:Can fit around anywhereCan sit on itAuto shutoff, with a shift to cooler temperature at 1 hr.10 hour auto off (not sure why 10).Small size is 30 minutes auto off (1 hr would have ideal)Can be set up with a battery pack, to make it portable. I did this with the small size.Cons:IR heat doesn’t go as deep as ThermotexYou cannot use on bare skin, which is more inconvenient than I thoughtThe power light is extra bright. On the large one it dims though.