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THERMOPHORE HEATING PAD - $40 (Huntington)
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A Thermophore (often associated with Battle Creek Equipment) is a specialized, professional-grade heating pad designed to provide intense, deep-penetrating moist heat therapy for chronic pain, arthritis, muscle spasms, and stiffness. Unlike standard electric heating pads that provide dry heat, Thermophores are designed to trigger moisture from the air, creating a "hot fomentation" effect without requiring water or spray bottles.
Key aspects of the Thermophore include:
Automatic Moist Heat: The specialized "Moist-Sure" fleece cover absorbs humidity from the air, which is activated into therapeutic steam by the pad's intense heat.
High Temperatures: They reach significantly higher temperatures than generic heating pads, often up to 165°F–170°F (versus 120-140°F for typical pads).
Weighted Design: The pads are weighted (approx. 2-4 lbs depending on model) to ensure they conform to body contours, providing better contact and deeper, more consistent heat.
Safety Features: Most models include a 25-minute automatic shut-off timer (or a "press-and-hold" safety switch) because they run at higher, therapeutic temperatures.
Medical Uses: They are frequently used by physical therapists, chiropractors, and for home treatment of TMJ, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and back pain.
MaxHEAT (e.g., 155): A 14" x 27" large, bestselling model with a 3-setting automatic switch.
Classic (e.g., 055): The traditional model featuring a "press-and-hold" switch for manual, on-demand heat control.
Thermophore pads are not designed to be sat or laid upon, as this can trap too much heat and cause burns or damage the device. They are considered "hot fomentation" devices and are often used 15-20 minutes at a time
I believe this is a Classic model.