It comes with a Hot/Cold Gel Pad. Many get pads are only cold, or hot, but usually not both. Different pains require different temps.
To heat:
Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Flip the pad every 10 seconds. We heated ours up, and had no leaking problems.
To freeze:
Place the pad in the freezer for at least an hour. This does require more planning.
There is a pocket in the brace for the Hot/Cold Gel Pad. This is really handy!
The brace looked a little complicated to me at first. Let me tell you it's not complicated to use at all! It has thick velcro in the center, and a pulley system to pull and attach. Everything is pretty sturdy! It should be snug, not tight. Travis had no problem pulling it to fit right.
Wash:
If you need to wash it it's hand wash only. You can use a detergent, but it needs to be a mild one. I make my own, so that's what we'll use. I wasn't expecting to wash this any other way. Sticking something in the machine that has a lot of velcro seems like you're asking for it to break down. Hang it up to dry.
What Travis Thought:
My husband likes this so much that he brought it to work for his co-worker to try. His co-worker has been in and out of the hospital with back problems.
This may be something we get for my in-laws next year. It's handy, and they have back problems!
$153.95, but on Amazon it's for sale for $99.95! I think this is a great price considering the costs of going to a chiropractor over and over again. Prevention is key!
The Hot/Cold Gel Pad
Front View
Have you, or anyone in your family had back problems?
Disclaimer: I received the product above in exchange for a review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
