UTK Far Infrared Vibrating Heating Pad with Vibration Massage for Lower Back Pain. 3 Vibration Modes, Smart Controller, Auto Shut Off, Hot Enough (103℉-159℉)，Back Pain Relief,S-XXXXL

So far I really love this. It works on my lower back pain and has some lasting effect after I stop using it. I like the precision temperature control and the display of the current temp. The vibration is a nice bonus. The heat with the stones has a nice feel to it and is very even. It does take some time to warm up, but really is not too bad. I had been using a microwaveable clay heating pad which also has a very nice heat, but I cannot get a precise temperature on it, and it doesn't last that long so I have to periodically reheat it, which is really annoying. The clay one is also smaller and harder to keep in place (thin, weak straps). With this I can sit at a computer for hours with it on, pain free. I chose this one because I wanted something that would stay in place while moving. Though, with how much I like this, I may also want one that I can use on my full back or neck. The straps and velcro are strong with some flexibility in the material to help with fitting. The cord has decent length so I can move around a bit within the same room. E.g., between bed and desk chair. The two cord connections lock into each other which prevents accidentally unplugging it while moving around (great little design detail). Only two minor negatives so far. The 3 vibration settings are not really all that different to me, they have different patterns but they do not feel significantly different in effect, I would have liked more variety, possibly including one that is more consistent rather than pulsating on and off. I didn't really buy this for the vibration anyway, so it doesn't really affect me much. The other con is that I can't really read the buttons on the controller in the dark. The writing is very light and the red backlight just doesn't help much. This only matters when first getting used to it before developing the muscle memory of where to press for a particular function. Overall, I am very happy and satisfied with this purchase.

I've purchased two of these UTK Heating Pad with Vibration Massage for Lower Back for loved ones that suffer from arthritis. That's how good these are. One has psoriatic arthritis, and the other is older and has arthritis and spine degeneration. I'm saying this so you can compare your issues with my purchase use and subsequent feedback and decide how it applies to you and your situation, which is what I did. This isn't my first UTK product, because the Infrared Heat is a game changer since it gets the heat deeper into the pain points. Yes these products are a bit expensive but not compared to some other Infrared solutions I've found. I'm on a budget, and I don't have room to throw money away on things that don't work. My experience with UTK products is that they are very effective where heat can be helpful in managing pain. The stones help hold, distribute, and push the heat deeper in a comforting way. The other UTK large heating pad products are absolutely awesome, but can be heavy for elderly hands depending on the size, and are not highly portable. This belt is a manageable weight and far more portable. It can easily fit in luggage for travel. The trade with the larger size is that it doesn't have quite the coverage as one of the big pads, but the coverage is still good. I love the fact that this product comes in the XL belt size to accommodate anyone, which has also meant it can be used in other ways like across the shoulders. I think the massager is a nice touch and worth the extra spend. You don't have to use it with the heat if you choose not to, but it does help with the soothing effect and it is nice to have. The massage function feels like a soft vibration, and when you are in pain it is just enough to get relief but not hurt from it. I've read some of the UTK reviews for other products that are negative. Other than feedback about defective product issues (which I have not experienced), I have to say this isn't necessarily a casual heating solution. In my house we see it more as a therapy tool, and we treat these UTK products with care - keeping them clean and put up when not in use. So far they have held up wonderfully with consistent use. When your day is rough it can help keep your pain from escalating. But you must be aware of how you are using it, because it can get very hot. For my loved ones, it provides non medicinal relief without side effects, and you can't put a price on that.

Vibration thing doesnt do anything for me but the heating (reason i bought it) works really well imo. Its a little pricey, but I like it ^_^ its comfortable and has a really good heat range, plus the cord is super long (can be a good or bad thing depending on the person, but I like it).

So, I have had this for 2 years now and I use it nightly, often for hours on end due to having chronic pain. My favorite part about this heating pad is that it is zero EMF. Because I use this heating pad as often as I do, it was important to me to have something with lower EMF. This heating pad has a bit of weight to it. I find that to be really nice because that added pressure is also beneficial to my pain management. The settings to change the vibration frequency and the length of time for heating is very nice. I believe the only upgrade that could be made to this is allowing the vibration to run continuously without timing out. It is semi flexible but not bendable because of the stones inside. There is a soft fabric on the back and on the straps that wrap around the body. It feels very high quality and it was worth every penny. It has a good warranty but you can get an extended warranty if you like.

Have replaced one with error codes and now the replacement has a fault causing vibration to stop working. Seems the wiring in the controller breaks easily. Since product does not work and does not last rated 1 star.