hot and cold packs

HotandCold Packas Promotional Gifts 1) reusable; 2) CE,MSDS,FDA,ISO13485 and ISO9001 approved, safe and eco-friendly; 3) does not freeze above -18°C or 0°F.; 4) can be used for compress of different parts of the body; 5) different designs. For Cold TherapyUsed cold: Store in the freezer so that the pack is ready to use in case of injury. Approximately 1 hour is required to freeze gel.The cold pad straight from the freezer is an ideal immediatetreatment for acute injuriesas the coldness reduces swelling and pain. By applying our cold pads for 10-15 minutes at a time cause a blood vessels in the affected area to narrow, reducing the flood flow. Remember: applying our cold pad early and often for the first 48 hours willhelp minimize swelling. Be caution: Do not compress more than 15-20 minutes, or it will damage your skin.For Heat TherapyUsed hot: straight out of the microwave oven or another heat source.HOT WATER: Bring water to boil, remove from the heat, and immerse the gel pack for approximately 4-10 minutes. After 4 minutes, check every 1 minute to see if the correct temperature has been reached. Ideal to use for temporary relief of muscle aches and pains, back pain.MICROWAVE: Place gel pack into microwave for approximately 30 second (if the gel pack is at room temperature) or 1 minute (if the gel pack is frozen) on high power. After this time, check that the correct temperature has been reached. If not, further exposure should be in 10 seconds bursts.Times are based on a 600W microwave: adjust heating times accordingly to suit the power of your microwave.The pack radiates long-lasting heat that helps to ease cramps, wonderful for arthritis and joint stiffness. Heat is generallyused for chronic injuries or injuries that have no inflammation or swelling. Sore, stiff, nagging muscle or joint pain is ideal for the use of heat therapy. Athletes with chronic pain or injuries may use heat therapy before exercise to increase the elasticity of joint connective tissues and to stimulate blood.