Reusable Gel Filled Hot Cold Pack
The Reusable Gel Filled Hot Cold Pack is a very useful item for your first aid kit. These packs can be used as a heat pack as well as a cold pack.
The Hot/Cold packs come with a handy sleeve which is used to protect the skin as well as to hold the hot/cold pack in place.
Using COLD Treatments
When an injury is new, or newly aggravated, place the chilled pack directly on the area. This causes the blood vessels, arteries and veins, to narrow. The cooling of the injured site reduces blood flow helping to reduce inflammation, bruising and swelling.
Using Heat Treatments
If the injury occurred more than 48 hours ago, cooling the area has little to no effect on healing. Adding heat to the area improves healing by opening the blood vessels up and increasing blood flow through injured tissue. Heat is the recommended treatment for chronic, longer lasting problems. Specifically when there is tension or tight muscles that need assistance to relax.