The 5 Best Heating Pads in 2024 [CNET]

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James Bricknell Senior Editor

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools — 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser cutters — he also loves to play board games and tabletop RPGs.

Expertise 3D printers, maker tools such as Cricut style vinyl cutters and laser cutters, and traditional paper printers Credentials

• 6 years working professionally in the 3D printing space / 4 years testing consumer electronics for large websites.

$53 at Amazon

Easy to wrap as needed

Sunbeam Heating Pad

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$32 at Amazon

Lumbar and heat support

Newgam Lumbar Support Pillow

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$68 at Walmart

Do not fear sleep

Sunbeam Heating Pad for Neck and Shoulder

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$23 at Amazon

Budget-friendly relief

My Heating Pad for Pain Relief

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A good heating pad can make a world of difference for your aching muscles. Whether you’re just getting older, working a demanding job or spending hours sitting at a desk, some part of your body probably hurts when you’ve finished for the day. Lower back and hip pain are common complaints for those of us who spend all day sitting — especially if we aren’t using the best office chair we can. For some affordable and easy-to-use options to help alleviate that pain, we’d recommend going for one of the best heating pads you can get.

Most heating pads deliver some joint pain, neck pain and back pain relief — or even help with arthritis and cramps. To be clear, if you’re experiencing back pain and you don’t know why, you should consult your doctor. Trust me, you do not want to let random pain go untreated for long.

That being said, let’s have a look at what we use to relieve some pressure. 

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I’ve always struggled with periods of back pain, largely due to poor posture and a lot of sitting at computer desks. Since I’ve started doing full-body strength and pilates workouts at home using Apple Fitness Plus I’ve not only got fitter and healthier without the hassle of going to a gym, but my back pain is rarely an issue. A subscription will run you $10 a month or $80 annually for up to five family members.

Read more: My Year with Apple Fitness Plus: Big Weight Loss at Home

— Andrew Lanxon