Heating Pads digital for Neck and Shoulder are the first medical grade electric heating pad available to the public. Digital moist heating pads, as opposed to dry forms of heat, draws moisture from the air and retains it in specially designed high-grade ceramic heating element cells and delivers that moist heat deep into your muscle tissue for maximum relief similar to a deep tissue or shiatsu massage.Provides therapeutic infrared heatDigital controls.Automatic temperature control - select from 166, 150, 130, 113 degrees fahrenheit.Automatic time control (15, 30,45, 60 minute intervals) with auto shut off.On/off switch.Program memory.Warranty - One year.The King Pad (14” x 26”) is reccomended for large areas such as the back and spine.The Medium Pad (14” x 18”) is suitable for areas such as the arm, shoulder, elbow, and back.The Mini (7” x 19”) is ideal for cervical, throat, and jaw area (as in T.M.J.) as well as the ankle and wrist area.It is reccomended to use a moist heat pad in conjunction with electrotherapy. This heat pad is constructed from double stiched 100% premium grade durable corduroy with a soft plush flannel cover for ultimate durability and comfort.This heat therapy pad have a state-of-the-art digital hand controller allowing the operator to precisely program the temperature and treatment time. HEALING EFFECTS: Moist heat packs increases circulation and speeds recovery by bringing in fresh blood cells and taking away the wastes which may hinder healing. The moisture produced by the Thermotech Hot Pack transfers the high heat deeper into tissues than an ordinary dry heat pad. A convenient hand-held momentary switch, allows the user to maintain the highest temperature possible. Draws moisture from humidity in the air and retains it in the hot pack's outer flannel cover. The rapid heat rise, occurring when the hot pack is turned on, forces the moisture out of the flannel onto the skin, speeding temporary relief to the treated area. The increased blood flow can relieve the inflamed joints and help maintain flexibility. Relieves pain caused by muscle spasms . Rest and the Thermotech Hot Pack will gradually relax the muscle spasm, restoring its normal length and relieving pain. No water is needed. The Thermotech Digital Heating Pad produces moist heat automatically by drawing moisture from humidity in the air and retaining it in the hot pack's outer flannel cover. Because it delivers very intense moist heat, the Thermotech is more effective than other electric heating pads on the market. The application of moist heat (fomentation) is commonly prescribe by physical therapists chiropractors and doctors. The Thermotech medical grade digital heating pad is the choice of professionalsis the method that is most often recommend. Thermotech is the premiere professional grade moist heating pad. The Thermotech heating pad produces moist heat automatically, by attracting moisture from humidity in the air. This moisture is then retained by the pads outer flannel cover. The flannel cover is washable, and included at no extra charge. Moist heat increases circulation, and speeds recovery, by bringing in fresh blood cells. The application of moist heat has been proven useful in relieving many types of pain, including arthritic and rheumatic pain. Indications: Relieves pain, muscle spasms, pain management, increase circulation of blood. NOTE Due to the fact that this product was recently re-designed to feature infrared heat, infrared technology is not explicitly mentioned on the product packaging nor within the user manual for this product. We are working on re-designing the packaging and user manual to reflect the presence of infrared heat. Instructions for use of this product remain the same. Please keep this in mind when you receive your shipment!