There is no heating pad that is the best heating pad. Every heating pad has its benefits for people and it really comes down to the subjective usage of a particular pad. Some people will need more warmth than others over a longer period of time. Some enjoy the scent of herbal heating pads as the herbs have relaxing qualities to them.
A heating pad is a device used for stimulating parts of the body with warmth. The usage of a heating pad can be for comfort or to stimulate the natural healing properties of the body. The warmth will open up the blood vessels in the area of the pad and increasing blood and nutrient flow to that part of the body. No matter what your preference there is a heating pad for you.
If you enjoy all the comforts of a modern home an electric heating pad will be great for your sore muscles. An electric heating pad can get up to about 180 degrees. This pad unlike most heating pads, are used for deep tissue type treatments. If they are left on for too long they could end up burning the person wearing them. If you want to take technology even further you can invest in an infrared heating pad. These heating pads use infrared radiation to do basically the same thing that a normal heating pad would do (that is increase the blood flow to the part of the body the pad is on).
If you are having pains you can use a heating pad for back pain. A neck heating pad is shaped to drape over the back of the neck and hang over the front as a counter weight. A shoulder heating pad will most often have a clip to hold it onto your shoulder or be heavy enough to hang on your body if you have to sit up to use it. A moist heating pad is ideal for someone who needs a more penetrating type of warmth. The moisture in the heating pad allows the wearer to feel the heat more deeply than usual. A microwave heating pad is simply a heating pad that is warmed up in the microwave and laid onto a part of the body that needs warmth and healing.
A pocket sized portable heating pad can be a blessing especially on a cold camping trip. A small hand warming pocket portable heating pad can last for 12 hours or so if you buy them from a camping supply or sports supply store. A portable heating pad has a chemical reaction with the bits inside it that produce heat for your hands or feet on the coldest days. When the heating pad owner squeezes, the chemicals inside the heating pad mix and almost instantly the pad begins working. These pads can get too warm for more sensitive areas than feet or hands though so users should be careful not to put them anywhere else.