HOT THERAPY

When heated up the gel packs can be used for hot therapy to stimulate healing for damaged tissues, relieve muscle spasm, as well as ease stiffness in joints and muscles. Hot therapy soothes aches and pains by increasing blood flow and suppleness of muscles and joints. It is also useful for people with arthritis or rheumatism

  • Stimulates healing of damaged tissues.
  • Relieves pain and spasm.
  • Eases stiffness in joints and muscles increasing blood flow to area.
  • Suitable for arthritis, stiffness and ongoing muscle or joint pains.

Note:

Do not use hot therapy on open wounds, bruised or swollen areas

Do not use hot therapy if you are suffering from conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Vascular diseases.

COLD THERAPY

When frozen, the gel packs can be used for cold therapy to treat sudden injuries such as inflammation, sprains and muscle tears. Cold therapy works by constricting blood vessels and reducing blood flow around the injured area; this will minimize swelling. It also reduces pain by numbing the area around the injury.

  • Reduces swelling.
  • Eases pain by numbing area.
  • Limits bleeding.
  • Reduces muscle spasm.
  • Suitable for sprains, strains, bumps bruises.

Note:

Cold therapy may not be suitable for people with diabetes and people unable to feel certain sensation. Check with your doctor.

Do not use cold therapy to treat stiffness or sore muscles