Best Heat Pads for Neck Pain
Neck pain can be caused by all sorts of things – from sitting at your desk all day to sleeping in an awkward position at night. Whatever the cause, it can be debilitating, making every part of your life more difficult, so it's important to get it sorted right away.
At Health and Care, we stock a range of heating pads that are specially designed to tackle stiffness and pain in your neck. In this Best Heat Pads for Neck Pain, we talk about some of our favourites, all made to suit different needs, all loved by our customers.
What Does This Guide Cover?
- Best Overall Heat Pad for Neck Pain
- Best Heat and Cold Pad for Neck Pain
- Best Large Heat Pad for Neck Pain
- Best Non-Electric Heat Pad for Neck Pain
- Want to Keep Your Neck Warm on the Go?
- Other Ways to Improve Neck Pain
Best Overall Heat Pad for Neck Pain
Winner: Beurer Grey Shoulder and Neck Heat Pad HK54
Why Do We Think it's Fantastic?
✔ Really convenient, wearable design sits comfortably on neck and shoulders
✔ Thick, fleece design is cosy, warm and certified by OEKO-TEX as skin-kind
✔ Heats up quickly & has three temperature settings for customised relief
How Can it Help You?
✔ Direct and targeted, hands-free neck and shoulder heat therapy
✔ Keeping your neck warm during the coldest months, at a low cost
Anything it's Not the Best For?
✘ Non-electric heat relief (See our solution)
✘ Cold and heat relief (see our solution)
We Spoke to Beurer, Who Said: "It's a perfect fit for shoulders and neck, the targeted application of heat can soothe discomfort"
Customer Verdict: "Great heated pad - I had neck and back aches. This heated pad has been great at relaxing and sorting out the problem. Still using it daily". Eileen ★★★★★
Best Heat and Cold Pad for Neck Pain
Winner: Sissel Soft Touch Tri-Sectional Hot Cold Pack
Why Do We Think it's Fantastic?
✔ Incredibly versatile, offering both heat or cold therapy for your neck
✔ Tri-sectional design moulds around neck and shoulders for targeted relief
✔ Electricity-free operation, just freeze for cold relief and microwave for heat!
How Can it Help You?
✔ Cold relieves pain and swelling, while heat provides muscle relaxation
✔ Great for quick and easy hot and cold alternating therapy treatment
Anything it's Not the Best For?
✘ Selecting and changing your heat level (See our solution)
✘ Covering more of your body (see our solution)
We Spoke to Sissel, Who Said: "It offers pleasant heat regulation and specific treatment of the neck with the a perfect tri sectional fit...quick to heat in the microwave or can be cooled in the fridge or freezer compartment, it even maintains is flexibility once cooled."
Best Large Heat Pad for Neck Pain
Winner: Beurer HK42 Super Cosy Heat Pad
Why Do We Think it's Fantastic?
✔ Large flat design can laid on or wrapped around you for all-over warmth
✔ Automatic switch-off after 90 minutes increases safety
✔ Quickly heats up with three heat settings, easily controlled with the remote
How Can it Help You?
✔ Direct and targeted, hands-free neck and shoulder heat therapy
✔ Keeping your neck warm during the coldest months, at a low cost
Anything it's Not the Best For?
✘ Taking out and about (See our solution)
✘ Wearing securely around neck and shoulders (see our solution)
We Spoke to Beurer, Who Said: "Heat exactly where you need it...super soft, warm and comfortable"
Customer Verdict: "Happy Neck and Shoulders - This heat pad is very soothing for aching necks and shoulders". Gillian ★★★★★
Best Non-Electric Heat Pad for Neck Pain
Winner: Sissel Vinotherm All Natural Microwave Heat Pad
Why Do We Think it's Fantastic?
✔ Environmentally-friendly and made using by-products of wine industry
✔ Super-simple and wireless, just microwave it until hot and you're good to go!
✔ Three-armed build moulds around neck and shoulders for targeted therapy
How Can it Help You?
✔ Offers targeted heat therapy wherever you're sitting, wires aren't an issue
✔ Natural filling slowly radiates heat, ideal for aches, pains and stiffness
Anything it's Not the Best For?
✘ Selecting and changing your heat level (See our solution)
✘ Cold and heat relief (see our solution)
We Spoke to Sissel, Who Said: "An all natural grape seed filled hot pad which can be heated in the oven or microwave to offer relief from aches and pains in the neck, kidney and back. It radiates a dry warmth, penetrating deep into the body for a long period of time"
Customer Verdict: "Perfect - it came quickly and is exactly what I needed. It certainly hit the spot!!" Catherine ★★★★★
What if You Want to Keep Your Neck Warm on the Go?
Winner: Beurer HK 37 Heated Tube Scarf with Powerbank
Why Do We Think it's Fantastic?
✔ Included mini power bank gives you hours of on the go neck warmth
✔ Cable-knit design is fashionable and subtle enough for everyday wear
✔ Heats up quickly and has three temperature settings for custom comfort
How Can it Help You?
✔ It gives you heated neck support while you're out and about
✔ Keeps you warm on those really cold days!
Anything it's Not the Best For?
✘ A higher level of heat therapy (See our solution)
✘ Cold and heat relief (see our solution)
We Spoke to Beurer, Who Said: "The tube scarf will help you through cold days. With 3 temperature settings and 2 hours of battery life, it will keep you warm and cosy."
Customer Verdict: "The Scarf is Well Designed It is easy to put around my neck. The battery is petite and lightweight." Liuliu ★★★★★
Other Ways to Improve Neck Pain
While heat therapy is usually the most effective way to instantly relieve your neck pain and stiffness, there are some other effective methods that you can try to improve neck health. Here are some top tips for neck pain relief:
- Try using an anti-inflammatory medication, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen to lessen the pain
- Use a low, firm pillow while sleeping that fills the head-shoulder gap
- Ensure your head is at the same height as the rest of your body when sleeping
- Make a conscious effort to sit with better posture during the day (shoulders and neck back)
- Avoid sleeping on your front, as this can cause awkward twisting of the neck
Still Neck and Neck?
We picked the heat pads for neck pain in this list because they're some of our favourites, and loved by our customers. But if you haven't found what you're looking for yet, we here at Health and Care have all sorts of solutions for your pain. If you want to see all of our heat pads for neck pain, take a look at our Back, Neck and Shoulder Warmth category, full of all sorts of specially-designed solutions to target the area and have you feeling better.
To see all the heating products we have to target pain in your body, browse our entire Heating and Warmth category. We're sure we have something there for you!
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