S+M Hot/Cold Gel Pack (13cm x 23cm / 13.5cm x 28cm)

Hot/Cold Gel Packs can be used for both hot and cold applications to provide relief from pain, soreness or swelling.

Product Features

Dual use

Microwave or freeze for therapy of choice

Reusable

Designed for multiple uses

Conforms to body contours

Pack conforms over the affected body area for optimal contact

Suitable For

Sports injuries

Sprains

Minor pain ailments

Instructions

Cold application: Freeze for at least two hours, and leave it out for 15 – 20 minutes before application. Wrap in towel before use.

Heat application:

1. Boil approximately 4 – 5 litres of water.
2. Remove pot from the stove.
3. Immerse pack in water for approx. 10 minutes. Do not place water and pack back on heat.
4. Remove pack from water and always wrap in towel before application.

Microwave method:

1. Flatten pack to ensure even destribution of the gel before you begin (Do not keep the pack folded in the microwave and ensure that the pack is not touching the walls inside the microwave).
2. Try heating the pack 40/60 seconds (depending on the size of the pack) and wait a minute to test the heat of the pack. Do not lift with bare hands.
3. Try heating in increments of 10/20 seconds. And you should be able to arrive at the approximate time required to heat the pack with your microwave.
4. Once you have got the pack heated to comfortable level, wrap it in a towel and the pack is ready for use.
5. Once you have arrived at the time required to heat the pack, record the time for future use.