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Hot or Cold Compress
$25.99
$25.99
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375 PC Optimum points
Size: 1 Ea
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About this product
Item #057800112389
The Life Brand Hot or Cold Compress provides versatile relief for a variety of aches and pains. Use it as a hot compress to soothe stress, back pain, menstrual cramps, and arthritis, or as a cold compress to reduce swelling from sprains, bruises, and headaches. The pack includes a reusable gel pack that can be microwaved or frozen, and a universal, machine-washable wrap with a secure fastener that conforms to your body's contours for targeted application.
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Features & benefits
Hot Therapy: for stress, back pain, neck pain, menstrual cramps, arthritis, tendonitis, muscular pain
Cold Therapy: for sprains, bruises, headache, fever, tendonitis, inflamed muscles or joints
One size fits most
Machine washable protective wrap
Conforms to body contours
Microwaveable for hot therapy
Freezable for cold therapy
1 Reusable Gel Pack
1 Universal Wrap with Secure Fastener
How to use
HOT THERAPY DIRECTIONS (1200-WATT MICROWAVE): 1. If gel pack has been in the freezer, let thaw to room temperature before use and follow the recommended heating time instructions. 2. Lay gel pack flat in the microwave and heat at full power for 2 mins. 3. Before removing the gel pack from the microwave, check it for possible rupture or leakage. Next, check temperature to suit your comfort level. If gel pack is too hot, allow it to cool before using. Temperature will continue to rise slightly. If additional heat is desired, return to microwave and heat for maximum 15 seconds. 4. Knead the gel pack to distribute heat evenly. 5. Do not apply the gel pack directly to skin. DO NOT apply heat therapy for more than 20 minutes. COLD THERAPY DIRECTIONS: 1. Place gel pack flat in freezer for at least 90 minutes. 2. Test the gel pack's temperature for comfort level. 3. Do Not apply the gel pack directly to skin DO NOT apply cold therapy for more than 20 minutes.
Warnings
ÄCAUTION: DO NOT APPLY THE GEL PACK DIRECTLY TO SKIN. Read instructions and warnings before use. Improper use of this product may cause injury. Heat and cold affects individuals differently. Let body comfort be your guide. Individuals with temperature sensitivities or circulatory problems should consult a physician before using this product. ADULT SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED when used by children or incapacitated adults. This product is non-toxic and non-edible. Discard product if punctured or leaking. WARNING: USE ONLY AS DIRECTED. Watch the gel pack while heating. If it expands, turn microwave off immediately and allow for gel pack to cool and re-form before using.If gel pack has been in the freezer and if it is to be used for hot therapy, let thaw to room temperature and follow recommended heating time instructions.Discontinue use of this product IMMEDIATELY if it becomes uncomfortably hot or cold. Do not use this product with topical analgesic products (sports creams, liniments or lotions). Excessive heating may cause gel pack to rupture, leak or cause burn. Carefully check the gel pack for signs of rupture or leakage. Do not use if leakage and rupture has occurred. Do not sit or lean on pack. Do not apply to open wound.Do not apply hot or cold therapy for more than 20 minutes.
Reviewed by 5 customers
Great for your knee
I bought this over a year ago because of a bad knee. I have 3 gel ice packs that I rotate. I find the one it comes with moldable just fine. I love it because I can walk around while still icing my knee. I had my surgery 4 weeks ago and it has been a life saver! The first few days I put lunch box size ice packs and was back to using the gel packs over 3 weeks ago. I'm going to buy a secondary one as this one starting to show wear, but I have used it almost every day.
Stays cold a long time
I own two different cold packs — this one and another that uses flexible gel. While the gel pack stays flexible while frozen, it doesn't stay cold for long. This pack may not be the most flexible thing but it's possible to bend it around large body parts such as the back, chest, and thighs.
Great Size, not flexible
The ice pack is a great size, but very disappointed that it's marketed as being flexible even when cold and both the ice packs I bought a week ago are hard as a rock after spending a few days in the freezer... Not usable when they're hard. The ice pack itself seems well built, but doesn't perform as advertised...
Excellent for knee or hip replacement
Work beautifuly all thought the cover falling apart
Do NOT buy this if you are a man.
The pad is fine but the two straps to go around the body to hold it in place are much too short. Someone with a 30 to 34 chest size might be also able to stretch it but it will be tight and very uncomfortable. There is a very good reason why they have a petite woman on the front of the box. Again, you need the staps to keep it in place, and will not work for most men. If the straps were 6 inches long each, this would fix it. I bought some velcro stripping to patch the gap that word well.