For acute pain, use cold therapy during the first 48 hours and alternate with moist heat after the swelling goes down. Cold water immersion – Athletes often soak in cold water to relieve sore muscles and improve performance, among other health benefits. I’ve never been sure whether to use heat or cold on my aches and pains but the leaflet in with this gel pack explains exactly which to use and when.

After 30 minutes, the packs lose their level of therapeutic coolness and must be cooled again, where it can take 45 – 60 minutes to reach a temperature for therapeutic benefit. The goal is to permit the benefit of heat therapy for neck pain, without increasing swelling and produce a type of pumping action to increase blood circulation and reduce pooling of inflammation by alternating the decrease in circulation of ice therapy and the increase in circulation with heat therapy. Medical studies have shown cold packs reduce inflammation and boost healing for a range of work related and sporting injuries. I have one of the buck wheat pads that can go in the microwave and I find it quite heavy when I’m in pain so tend not to use it.

Gel ice pack has two sides (plush and nylon), One side has the typical smooth polyester fabrics that has a waterproof texture, while the other side has soft, comforting plush fabric. The beneficial effects of an ice pack are only indicated for specific situations and should not be regarded as the solution to everything. This helped to reduce the inflammation in the brain, which helped improve the pain felt by migraines. The inflammatory response can be part of a natural healing process of another underlying condition, but unfortunately can be quite painful.

The information is produced and reviewed by over 200 medical professionals with the goal of providing trusted, uniquely informative information for people with painful health conditions. If you have been suffering from chronic neck pain, it is possible that misaligned bones in your upper cervical spine caused it.Note: We provide a nice bag with a ziplock closure to put the ice pack inside before placing it in the freezer or microwave to keep it clean.

Keeping your food and beverages fresh for longer could spell the difference between a memorable or a miserable trip. You may feel a clump, stiffness, or severe pain in your neck which may even spread to shoulders, upper back, or arms. Due to its mobility and high use, the neck is prone to injury and developing conditions that make movement difficult and painful. A 2013 study found that applying a frozen neck wrap at the onset of a migraine significantly reduced pain in participants with migraine headaches. In some instances, it is accompanied by headaches, muscle spasms or a tingling and numbing sensation along the arm or hand, such as those caused by a pinched nerve on the neck.SCIENTIFIC AND REASONABLE SEGMENTED STRUCTURE: More scientific and reasonable segmented structure allows the gel to collect in the hot and cold compress central area of the neck and upper back to serve the treatment area requiring cold and hot compress, and the gel does not slide. Is neck arthritis, facet joint pain, or bulging discs keeping you from enjoying your normal activities?