The Pads I Tested
The [Bed Buddy Hot and Cold Therapy Wrap Microwavable](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Bed+Buddy+Hot+and+Cold+Therapy+Wrap+Microwavable&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my overall pick. The flax-rice blend held heat for 55 minutes and the lavender scent was subtle.
Check price on Amazon →I microwaved, wore, and froze five rice heating pads to find which ones hold heat longest and feel best on a sore neck or back.
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The picks, reviewed
The Pads I Tested
The [Bed Buddy Hot and Cold Therapy Wrap Microwavable](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Bed+Buddy+Hot+and+Cold+Therapy+Wrap+Microwavable&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my overall pick. The flax-rice blend held heat for 55 minutes and the lavender scent was subtle.
FAQs
After 90 seconds in a 1000-watt microwave, four of my five test pads stayed pleasantly warm for 45 to 60 minutes. The big shoulder wrap held heat closer to 75 minutes.
Only the ones with removable covers. Three of the five have washable outer sleeves. The rice core itself never gets washed, it gets replaced if it ever gets musty.
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