Perfect Remedy Round Gel Ice Pack, Hot & Cold Compress Reusable Injury Ice Pack Aid for Pain condition, Soothing Soft Gel for Soreness & Muscle Strain Support, Hot Water Bottle Alternative (5Pk, Blue)

Very useful. Good quality, is stays cool for a little bit of time but enough so it is not uncomfortable to use. Love the size too

These icepacks are durable and work really well. They freeze quickly and stay cold a good amount of time. Really simple and easy to use the sleeve is a nice accessory. Definitely worth the price.

I ordered these to replace the ones I accidentally left in my ice chest and got ruined. I use these to ice my arm or leg and I also will occasionally use them in my small ice chest. These are good quality ice packs. They are similar to the clay ice packs. Very pliable. They are very good size, not to big and not too small. It stays cold for a while. And the color is really fun too. I'm happy with this purchase.

So, I (stick through the intro) will preface by saying that I have a LOT and I mean a lot of health issues. I won the genetic mutation lottery and have the joy of being riddled with a million to one in amount of painful health disorders and diseases. Instead of kicking up the meds, I try to spare my liver and kidneys a bit with ice- so very much ice- in dealing with pain. Ice bags, gel packs, frozen vegetables, popsicles(those are for me because I’m one helluva trooper). My point is I’m fairly experienced with it.So, here we go:Pros: I loved the intense coldness of these, especially the bigger ones. (Never put these directly on your skin, btw.) It makes alternating heat and cold easier, or if you need a good, safe chill session. Always wrap in something protective. I prefer an adorable tea towel that we do not use for cooking. And by “adorable” I mean mouthy and funny with sailor talk. You pick ones that make you happy; just keep them out of the kitchen.Colder packs like the bigger one may require two towels layered if they are thinner, or even medium thickness. It depends on your personal sensitivity, where in the freezer the pack was when you froze it, and what your needs are at that moment. Sometimes too much ice can aggravate a migraine and you need something thicker around it to tone it down. It can take trial and error to master the art of ice as a pain treatment long term for chronic issues, or even short term, so don’t give up. Just remember if it’s too cold you can remedy that with the type of wrap, how long you have your pack in the freezer, and sometimes where you have it in your freezer(but that can get complicated because I cannot see your freezer so stick with the first two).If it is too hard, simply give it a bit of time. I know this is a big complaint with these, so I recommend either freezing them for less time(this depends on your specific freezer so you will have to figure it out since I do not live with you which is a bummer because I am both helpful and hilarious) or letting them sit out for about five to ten minutes(or more), uncovered, until they become workable.These are a bit of a trade off- you are getting a colder product with less flexibility. The other ones with more flexibility do not get as cold. While you do want to be very careful with applying ice on injuries, those of us with issues like chronic migraine who need something that lasts through the night/half day require an item like this. I double wrap it so it is suitable but not harmful for hours, then remove the thicker, outer wrap and use it for a few more hours. It keeps it at a light chill and is perfect when nothing else is working. Not too cold, but it lasts.So, to summarize, if you have chronic, pain needs that are in addition to short term, these are perfect. They just require a bit of trial and error and a bit of playing around with.Cons: They do last a long time but eventually will bust leaks. I work them hard and put them away wet, so keep that in mind, but like with most blue gel packs, there will be leaks that will stain your awesome tea towels and possibly clothing or more at some point.The edges are hard and there is no escaping that. It’s one of the reasons I use the tea towel buffer.They are not pliable when frozen. They freeze solid, which as I said may or may not be something you are looking for or willing to work with.If you are a frequent user of these guys make sure you wash them regularly or they can pick up a funk. That’s just a fun little bonus tip for all ice packs, gel or otherwise. Maybe a little vinegar and dish soap in a cozy little bath.Personally, I love these things. LOVE. Out of my almost dozen of various ice packs, they are my most used and definite favorite for versatility and duration alone. The few nit pick issues are not a problem IMO and they are very worth it if you have severe chronic pain that requires life long chill therapy(I alternate with a hot water bottle and heating pad to preserve the life of the ice pack). So highly recommended as long as you be patient and figure out how to use it properly.

Excellent ice pack to cool my new replaced knee joint after my Physical Therapy working it (bends, short walks, etc)I got several of these - they lay flat in freezer (dont take up much room), and they wrap around the knee to provide more consistent cooling (be sure to wrap it in something like a hand towel so its not laying directly on the skin). Then I use elastic athletic wrap to hold it in place (that stretchy brown wrap).Worked great, I was able to exercise knee with PT and with a walker, then ice it for half hour and pop back in freezer several times a day, and didnt need or use any pain pills (just slightly stronger Tylenol, and Aleve).After 3 days, I switched from using a walker to walking on my treadmill, so I could practice a proper stride and set a consistent pace and distance - a mile at 1.5 mph.After just 18 days, I was outside, walking a mile with no support, no crutch, no cane, just out walking pretty normal.If youre looking at knee replacement, how bad or good it is depends on how committed you are to doing the PT. Most important is the "heel slide", laying on back, slide your heel, bending the knee up as much as you can ten times, holding it at peek bend for 10 seconds. Then again, but this time with a strap around your foot to pull it, trying to relax the knee muscles so just the strap is pulling it up Try to get to where it hurts a little but is not really painful. Dont worry, the first day or 2 you might not be able to move it at all, but it soon gets better. Then keeping leg straight, raise the foot about 6 inches up, and hold for 5 seconds, working up to 10 seconds.The PT for going down stairs and getting out of cars is just stand holding back of a chair, and bend the knee / calf as far back as you can, lifting the foot as high as you can. Dont bend the hip, just the knee.The PT folks send me home after just half the sessions cuz I was already at desired goals (bend the knee 120+ degrees, and walking down stairs).Bottom line, if you just had a knee replaced, then you've got nowhere to be and nothing else to do, so might as well work on getting better, so do your PT, and dont forget to ice it. Do PT (heel slides etc), and WALK a lot. After reading all the stories about how long it takes to recover from knee replacement, I found one who was out walking after 6 weeks, so that was my goal. I was walking in 18 days. And still doing the PT bends for several more weeks cuz the knee is still healing, so dont let it heal just straight, keep working on max bend.Also used them when I had my hips replaced, which is relatively easy compared to knee. Basically do the PT, ice it, and walk around pretty normally with a cane for 5-6 weeks, then youre done.

I've only used this as a cold pack and it worked really well. Had a bout of gout and this gel pack was handy for me to arrange it where necessary while in bed at night. It is ready to go in my freezer and that's a comforting thought.

AMAZING! So comfortable. I am so glad I invested in one of these before my wisdom tooth removal. I have a large head so I was worried about the size but it works well. I have extra room if I want it and it is adjustable.The only note I have is that if you are doing 30min on, 30min off like me, you might want to buy an extra set of ice packs. It comes with 4 ice packs but they do take about an hour to get to freezing. I just got some cheap small ice packs that I use while I am waiting on the other ice packs to get back down to temp.

They're much thinner and lighter than I expected. They're not really heavy enough to enclose the area and stay in place. I have to put blankets or pillows on top of them, to give them enough weight to make good contact. They stay nice and cold, but was just expecting something heavier.