Nature’s Approach Aromatherapy Shoulder Wrap Herbal Pack, Celestial Indigo

Great Product
Great product, works well for stiff sore shoulders, has a pleasant scent .

This style works best for me
I have become somewhat of a reluctant connoisseur of a variety of heated shoulder wraps, having purchased scores of them over the years, from liquid filled, electric and my preferred, these buckwheat or grain filled wrap (not sure what the filing is, honestly). My primary use is for treatment of migraines, and these style wraps are one of the few items that allow me a moment of relief. Somehow the hotter I can get one of these and place on my head and face, my neurons seem to become confused by the overload of sensation and I get a moment of relief. This style wrap has become my “go to” because the lack of a protective cover allows a more direct heat transfer, and the grainy filling forms easily to my face, shoulders and head. They heat in a microwave quickly (3 to 4 minutes in mine) and retain the temperature well. I have been known to re-heat it a dozen times in a 6 hour period, all without incident. This particular pack/wrap is great, although there are many similar styles out there. Large enough and filled appropriately to allow for folding and maneuvering into various positions (which I do often). I use it a lot, and based on previous experience, expect several hundred uses or a couple of years before the inevitable small holes seem to pop up. Not unexpected with the severe usage I demand. I will purchase by a couple more to keep around as backups. It is like a security blanket, I travel with it and need to know it is there, even though I may not required it’s relief.

This thing is great…. It makes you feel good…
A friend gave me one of these shoulder warmers years ago when I used it until it fell apart. I then started looking for a replacement and tried a few before I found this one. I put this in the microwave for two minutes almost every morning and then start my morning chores with it on my shoulders. I lift weights and run and work out quite a bit so between the weights and the planks I always have a few twinges, but I’m not really using this for big pain. However, if you just want something that is cozy, comfortable and would help neck or shoulder pain this thing is wonderful. My best friend also has one and loves it and my brother, who does have neck and back issues says it helps!

Did not like!!
I didn’t realize the aroma would bother me. Also so many cuts and stitches in it. Not smooth and very uncomfortable. Can’t use but the one time I did, it does not stay hot even when heating for 4 minutes. My old one I heat for 2 1/2 minutes and can keep on me for at least an hour. This didn’t stay hot for 5 minutes and too heavy for me. I reordered another one from previous manufacturer that I love but a square instead on oblong but I know it will work for me. I didn’t save box or any info in it and I cut the tag off so didn’t even try to return it.