- Delivers continuous gentle warmth, designed specifically to ease lower back pain
- It features a reusable thermal core which microwaves in minutes and provides gentle, sustained heat for hours
- CE registered as a Class 1 medical device, entirely reusable, non-invasive
- Factory sealed, engineered laminate pouch containing only water absorbed on to a medical grade non-woven pad
- Comes with comprehensive use and safety instructions
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Special Precautionary Notice
It has come to our attention that Hottie thermal packs are being damaged by use in the small chamber microwave ovens that are now on the market. The damage appears as holes of melted plastic in one or more corners of the plastic pouch. This may occur on the first time of use, and may therefore easily be mistaken for a manufacturing defect.
The damage occurs when the Hottie thermal pack is unable to rotate freely. The pack does not need to become trapped to cause this damage, which may in some cases result from a very short interruption to rotation.
If your microwave oven is small--17 litre or less--or your turntable is less than 25 cm diameter or rotation of the pack is impeded in any way, you should not use that microwave to heat your Hottie in the normal way.
It is possible to gently roll your thermal pack and secure with an elastic band. Some customers have found this satisfactory in smaller microwaves.
From March 1st 2011, we will no longer replace free of charge thermal packs which show this type of damage. We thank the many loyal customers whose feedback has helped us identify the cause of this problem.
We are working to produce a thermal pack which will both fit smaller microwave ovens and maintain the high standards of warmth, comfort and safety our customers have come to expect from Hotties.
Warning: Do not overheat. Warming this product to high temperatures beyond instructions can lead to the leakage of hot and hazardous liquid.
If your microwave oven has a capacity of 17 litres or smaller, with a chamber dimension width that prevents the Hottie rotating freely, this product will not be suitable.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
I got one of these, as I have 2 disks out in my lower back.
I have never been able to get comfy with a hot water bottle (that hard neck!) and was always afraid of leaning back on the squishy bit (and gettling skalding water over me).
I had tried the wheat bags you get now, but they are awkward to use unless you lie on your face and put it on your back, and too hard to sit back against.
This product contains 'water absorbed on to a medical grade nonwoven pad' and is a lot softer than a wheat bag, and is flat enough to be able to put behind your back when you're sitting.
The only drawback of the product is that it is not designed for fatties like me. The flaps that are supposed to fold around your waist to close at the front are far too short. As a compromise, there is a piece of elastic with a bit of velcro at each end to use as an extender.
Unfortunately, with my disks out so low I wanted to put it around my hips, but no hope!
I've done a rough measure, and the flaps will do if you have 38" (95cm) waist or less, and the elastic will give an extra couple of inches (5 cm) to play with.
So if you're within the waist range this is a superb product. If you're not I would recommend their microwave hot water bottle instead, as I find the heat pad a lot more comfortable than water filled bottles or wheat.
I have never been able to get comfy with a hot water bottle (that hard neck!) and was always afraid of leaning back on the squishy bit (and gettling skalding water over me).
I had tried the wheat bags you get now, but they are awkward to use unless you lie on your face and put it on your back, and too hard to sit back against.
This product contains 'water absorbed on to a medical grade nonwoven pad' and is a lot softer than a wheat bag, and is flat enough to be able to put behind your back when you're sitting.
The only drawback of the product is that it is not designed for fatties like me. The flaps that are supposed to fold around your waist to close at the front are far too short. As a compromise, there is a piece of elastic with a bit of velcro at each end to use as an extender.
Unfortunately, with my disks out so low I wanted to put it around my hips, but no hope!
I've done a rough measure, and the flaps will do if you have 38" (95cm) waist or less, and the elastic will give an extra couple of inches (5 cm) to play with.
So if you're within the waist range this is a superb product. If you're not I would recommend their microwave hot water bottle instead, as I find the heat pad a lot more comfortable than water filled bottles or wheat.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
I have had my Hotties backwrap for a couple of weeks now and I have to say it is simply wonderful for easing my lower back pain. I spend a lot of time on the computer at work, and my back loves the comfort this gives. It gives a nice feeling of support as well. I wear it in the car too for driving on longer journeys, which is great.
If you are worried about whether it will fit around you, I am an M&S size 16 and it fits me absolutely fine with some room to spare.
I wouldn't be without mine!
If you are worried about whether it will fit around you, I am an M&S size 16 and it fits me absolutely fine with some room to spare.
I wouldn't be without mine!
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
I purchased this backwrap for my 81 year old mum who suffers from a bad back. She found it easy to warm in the microwave and the tartan fabric nice and soft. The only problem is that she has bad balance and is very weak, when she was wearing the belt she felt as if it was pushing her forward and she found it very heavy. Personally I find it ok but would probably take a while to get used to walking around in as it does feel bulky when you first start wearing it.
Overall I would say that it keeps warm for 2-3 hours maximum but as it is so easy to reheat not a problem. It is comfortable to wear when sitting down and once you get used to the feel of it, it is ok to walk around in it. Much safer for the elderly than hot water bottles.
The only negative I have found with it is that the instructions and heating times are on the heat pad itself and within a week of using it they have rubbed off.
Overall I would say that it keeps warm for 2-3 hours maximum but as it is so easy to reheat not a problem. It is comfortable to wear when sitting down and once you get used to the feel of it, it is ok to walk around in it. Much safer for the elderly than hot water bottles.
The only negative I have found with it is that the instructions and heating times are on the heat pad itself and within a week of using it they have rubbed off.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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This is great. Does my back the world of good. Delivered very quick. Does what it says it will. Very pleased with this.
Published 2 months ago by goonerwinagain
Very good Product
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Published 2 months ago by H. Rutledge
Hotties Soothing Backwrap
A fantastic product, I have had back problems for a long time and find using this a joy, the heat is fantastic and soothing, very easy to use and re-heat pack, all in all the best... Read more
Published 2 months ago by tommygib
Best heat pack I've found -gives comfort/relief for about 2-3hrs at a...
I love this product. I suffered from a road accident this yr and sustained a back injury. I literally can't go anywhere without this because travelling causes me so much pain since... Read more
Published 7 months ago by sajamall@hotmail.com
OK but prone to splitting
Bought this for my mum after using one myself. Then mine split in one corner. Only lasted about 2 weeks but worked fine when new
Published 7 months ago by Taylors1960
Handy thing to have about
I've used this product for the occasional back ache and it has a great soothing effect that takes the edge off the pain. Read more
Published 9 months ago by S. Faiz
Excellent
Sore back? this bad boy is brilliant at getting some heat into it, comfortable to wear, had for several months now would recommend
Published 11 months ago by Seanmac
Hotties - Hit the Spot for Low Backache
A good item for anyone that suffers really badly with low backache.
Easy to use, just pop the silver inner into your microwave (do read instructions as to what setting... Read more
Easy to use, just pop the silver inner into your microwave (do read instructions as to what setting... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Alessi Lover
Hotties soothing Back Wrap
Great Product Gives soothing relief for my acheing back. Good idea to be able to move around with the back wrap on. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Juliet
Love this
I wish I'd thought to buy one of these years ago. Bought it to help with lower back gripes, but it is amazing after you've been doing the gardening or something that taxes your... Read more
Published 13 months ago by S. Clarke
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