The Hot-Cold Pack can be used for both heat therapy and cold therapy. Hot-and-cold therapy is useful in a variety of conditions. Generally, cold therapy is used for inflammation/swelling and heat therapy for muscle pain.

Cold therapy works by reducing blood flow to a particular area, which reduces inflammation and swelling that causes pain, especially in joints. It can relieve pain by temporarily reducing nerve activity. Bruises, insect bites, and repetitive strain injuries such as tendonitis respond well to cold therapy. Cold therapy helps in the reduction of inflammation, oedema, and bleeding in injuries. It can also be helpful in reducing toothache, headache, and fever. Cold therapy is beneficial for muscle spasms, whiplash, and various forms of arthritis.

Hot fomentation increases blood flow, delivers needed oxygen and nutrients, and removes cell wastes. The warmth decreases muscle spasms, relaxes tense muscles, relieves pain, and can increase the range of motion. Like cold packs, heat packs help ease pain from both acute and chronic injuries, such as sprains, strains, muscle spasms, whiplash, and arthritis.

Alternating heat and cold therapy may help reduce exercise-induced muscle pain.

Features of the Hot-Cold Pack:

• Flexible and durable gel pad conforms to body contours, making it suitable for use on the neck, back, elbow, knee, ankle.
• Ultra-soft washable cotton cover for user comfort.
• The same pad can be used for both hot fomentation and cold therapy.
• Elastic belt with hook and loop straps holds the pack against the body.

Indications for use of a Hot-Cold Pack:

• Reduce swelling
• Toothache
• Temporary relief of headaches
• Reducing fever
• Muscle aches and pains
• Back pain
• Menstrual cramps

Hot and cold therapy are designed to relieve inflammation and muscle pain. However, if you have other underlying medical conditions, please consult your physician before starting hot or cold therapy.

Precautions:

• If you have diabetes, vascular conditions, or dermatitis, avoid using hot or cold therapy.
• If you have heart disease, consult your doctor before using heat therapy.

Size: Available in Universal Size (27.5 cm x 17.5 cm)

Using as a Hot Pack:

• Do not apply a hot pack in case of swelling (prefer cold pack in that case) or on open wounds.
• Boil water and take it off the stove. Place the pack in the water for about 10 minutes. Do not place the pack in water while it is boiling.
• Take out the pack, wipe it dry, and apply it to the affected region for about 20 minutes.
• The therapy can be repeated multiple times as needed.

Using as a Cold Pack:

• Store in the freezer so the pack is ready to use in case of an injury. Approximately 1 hour is required to freeze the gel.
• Do not place the pack directly on the skin. Use the provided cloth bag before applying it to the affected area.
• Cold therapy sessions should be limited to 10-15 minutes. Sessions can be repeated 2-3 times a day.