A very helpful and versatile gel pack

By J. Chambers | TOP 10 AMAZON REVIEWER | HALL OF FAME REVIEWER

Almost as soon as the gel pack arrived, my wife and I put it to good use. Earlier this week, my wife had outpatient surgery to remove several granulomas and chalazions in one of her eyelids. (You don't want to know the details - it's kind of gruesome.) It left her eye very irritated, and only this morning was she able to put her contacts in for a while. The ophthalmologist prescribed some pain meds and eye drops, but her eye still felt scratchy and irritated, so the doctor advised her to apply warm compresses several times a day. A warm damp washcloth worked, but it didn't stay warm very long, so we decided to try the gel pack. By trial and error, we found that about 80-90 seconds in our 700-watt microwave heated the gel pack to a comfortably warm temperature. Folding it in half and holding it to her eye gave enough relief in a few minutes to last for an hour or two, when she repeated the process.

Also this week, a bicuspid tooth that I've had problems with became abscessed again, causing a lot of pain. The periodontist prescribed some antibiotics, and the swelling is reducing, but I was in a good bit of pain for a couple of days, so I also tried the gel pack, heating it in the microwave and holding it against my cheek. It felt good and it gave some noticeable temporary pain relief.

Neither of the ways we used the gel pack for are typical uses, but it shows how versatile it is. We have a couple of bigger gel packs that we keep in the freezer, but they're most suited for back pain, and they're big enough to fit around the waist. The Adalid Gear gel pack's pouch would stretch enough to fit around a child's or small adult's waist, but it won't fit most adults. Its strength is really for other uses - non-typical uses as my wife and I did, headaches, and for joints like ankles, elbows, and knees, where a bigger gel pack doesn't always fit very well. The gel pack is thick enough (about half an inch) that it will maintain a set temperature long enough to do some good before it needs to be re-heated or re-chilled. We left the gel pack in the pouch all the time, although it's easy enough to remove the pouch if you need to clean the gel pack.

The ice pack was provided to me by the seller for evaluation and review. I did not agree to post a review, but I stated that if I did review the product, it would be an honest, unbiased review.

So many uses and great for elderly

By Amazon Deity (Zulma) | TOP AMAZON REVIEWER | HALL OF FAME REVIEWER | VINE VOICE

The Adalid Pain Relief Ice Pack Wrap for Hot and Cold Therapy has so many limitless uses. Since it has a non toxic leak proof plastic gel pack, it can be reused over and over again. From sprained wrists to sore knees and menstrual cramps, it can help relieve the pain.

Comes with a pouch that has a strong Velcro strap that will hold the gel pack securely in place. The pouch is soft and comfortable and did not irritate my skin. The Velcro strap stretches up to an additional 7 inches.

You can use it with the strap, or just place it over the sore area like your tummy or back by laying the soft blue material on the skin.

For cold method, you can freeze the gel pack in the freezer or place in the refrigerator for 2 hours. You can always store the gel pack in the freezer and it will not damage it.

For hot use, boil a pan of water and allow gel pack to sit in the water for 10 minutes. However, you can also use the microwave method which is faster by "cooking" for 1 minute on high.

My 92 year-old grandmother lives with us and she suffers from knee pains. She has been using the Adalid Wrap on her knees with no problems. It is easy for her to heat up in the microwave and she can easily strap it on her knee without any troubles.

Made of quality materials and and comes with a no hassle one-year warranty.

Excellent idea

By Mike Tarrani | TOP 50 AMAZON REVIEWER | HALL OF FAME REVIEWER

At first, I was not expecting such a nicely put together solution to my aches and pains. To be sure I own gel packs that can be heated or frozen, so that aspect was not new to me.

What I love about this one in particular is the wrap. That makes all of the difference to me because I can affix it to just about any part of my body (within reason) and it will hold over the sore or pain locations. There was a time when I could have used the wrap to place the gel pack in the small of my back, but those days are long over because my waist line seems to increase along with my age. The elastic band on the wrap will stretch to 30 inches, so if your waist is in the 27-28 inch range you can place this there or on hips.

For me the ability to securely localize the gel pack to aches and pains are reason enough to award this five stars. The gel pack itself is also made of a thicker material than some that I own, so it's not going to burst of break easily when it's used as a hot compress.

At 65 I get a lot of aches and pains, so this is going to naturally be a favorite product for me. If for no other reason than it beats just a gel pack alone. I would love to see just the wrap sleeve sold separately because that is what makes this such a perfect solution for me.

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HOT THERAPY

» Encourage blood flow and circulation
» Promote quicker healing and pain relief for a faster recovery

Use a heated gel pack prior to any exercise and help the body prepare for activity. Or use it post-event to minimize aching, discomfort, and soreness. Heat therapy can be used for a variety of treatments:

• Muscle Pain & Spasms
• Mild Arthritis
• Sprains, Strains, & Stiffness
• Menstrual Cramps
• etc.

COLD THERAPY

» Effective anti-inflammatory
» Reduce swelling after an injury or trauma

Use a frozen gel pack to aid recovery and help combat pain. Cold therapy has a lot of uses::

• Sports Injuries
• Fever or Headaches
• Toothaches
• Minor Burns
• Back Ache or Joint Pain
• etc.