You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. D., Myofascial Release Techniques from Logan Chiropractic College, and learned Active Release Technique from the founder, P. 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. Today is the first day i’ve used it and i am impressed, super easy to use – 3 minutes in the microwave its really warm and cosy around my shoulders.

Other lesser common causes of neck pains are diseases, such as meningitis, and traumatic injuries, like whiplash. in 1 reusable soft ice pack can covers your shoulders, goes to middle of your back, and runs up back of your neck. The soft cotton backing absorbs moisture and helps protect the skin while the insulated outer fabric directs maximum cold/hot therapy to the body. The Cold Therapy treatment reduces inflammation, assists healing and will bring relief to muscle injuries and areas of the body that suffer from being uptight. Cold water immersion – Athletes often soak in cold water to relieve sore muscles and improve performance, among other health benefits.To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Inflammation can be greatly reduced both in severity and pain by using ice: the cold constricts the blood vessels and decreases nerve conduction, producing an analgesic effect. Even the simple things we’re used to doing, such as leaning over the computer or looking down to read a book or our phone messages, all contribute to muscle strain. Outcomes of interest were pain severity before and after pack application on a validated 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS) from 0 (no pain) to 100 (worst pain), percentage of patients requiring rescue analgesia, subjective report of pain relief on a verbal rating scale (VRS), and future desire for similar packs.

Finding a home remedy to help you treat the symptoms of a headache or a migraine can mean the difference between experiencing manageable and severe pain. Though in most cases it is not a serious disease but it may be at times a symptom of a more serious problem.With over 500,000 gel packs sold, our high-quality products have proven to be reliable and effective time and time again. Reusable pack – This neck ice pack offers immediate neck pain relief, making you feel like a rockstar in just one application. There are, however, more serious causes for neck pain, such as degenerative spinal and cervical diseases, including osteoarthritis, cervical spondylosis, herniated cervical disk, spinal stenosis and fibromyalgia.