There are several cold therapy techniques available nowadays which are being used by people either by themselves or under medical supervision. Cold therapy which is also known as cryotherapy is a nothing but a kind of treatment which works by focally reducing the temperature on any area of the body.
Its use is to mainly reduce pain associated with joints or muscles and also to reduce swelling and soreness. It is highly recommendable for people trying to heal any postoperative orthopedic pain and swelling. There are some tools and devices available in the market to provide this therapy. Cold therapy wraps are one such type of devices.
This cold therapy wraps come in different sizes and shapes according to the part of the body for which it meant. These wraps are available for backs, knees, shoulders, hips, ankles, elbows and a few other joints.
They are either accompanied by a motorized cooler or with cold gel packs. When it comes to other cold therapy devices, the cold wraps are the most efficient and comfortable to use.
Also, they are the most popular cold therapy devices. Some of the best cold therapy wraps available in the market are described and reviewed here.
The cold therapy wrap by Natracure is a multipurpose, regular sized cold wrap which can be worn on arms, wrist, foot, and ankle. This cold therapy wrap is highly effective in reducing pain, soreness and swelling mainly associated with muscles and joints.
It provides continuous relief to the affected area and also can be worn anywhere and at anytime. Scientifically, it lifts the plantar fascia tissue, which is a connective tissue in the arch of the foot, to cure or reduce swelling associated to the foot. Similarly, it also helps in doing the same for other such body parts.
Apart from having many benefits, it is effortless to use. All one needs to do is put the wrap in a freezer for around 1 hour and then wrap it around knees, palms, feet or wrists. The fabric used in the making of it is of superior quality and also the velcro attached to the strap is quite durable.
This cold wrap, along with a regular size is available in one more size. The regular size wrap (3” x 5”) comes with a 14 inch long strap while the larger sized wrap (5” x 10”) comes with a huge 24 inch long wrap.
This pain relief wrap by TheraPAQ specially designed for feet and ankles. It not only is useful in providing cold therapy but can also be used in giving heat therapies. It helps treat many problems including acute arch pain, swelling, soreness, muscle sprains, etc.
Along with that, it also helps in curing plantar fasciitis and tendonitis. It fits nicely to the foot providing an excellent compression. Also, it does not have any side effects, and in many cases, it is also suggested by doctors to their patients.
Along with its health benefits, its design is such that it covers the whole foot along with the ankle part and slightly above it also. It has two velcro straps which make it quite comfortable to wear and adjust.
Also, it has two specific pockets for the placement of gel packs inside it and the main thing is that those gel packs are provided free with the pack. So, the customers do not need to buy it separately. Also, theses gel packs are reusable and it will be safer if they are used for around 15-20 minutes and not more than that in a single treatment.
No major cons or complaints. Just few size issues reported by some users.
This cold therapy wrap by Life and Limb Gel is a highly tested and favorite gel pack which used in treating a variety of problems. It can also be used for thermal therapy. It helps to heal any internal wounds faster and also reduce pain and swelling.
It numbs the area of pain without any side effects hence acting as a painkiller in most of the cases. Moreover, it helps in treating tendonitis and bursitis. Along with that, it also helps in alleviating post-surgical pain.
As it does not have any side effects, doctors often suggest their patients use this for expediting the healing process after any surgery.
This wrap is made up of high-quality materials which are environmental friendly plastics free from neoprene and latex and also which are entirely non-toxic and hypo-allergic.
So the consumer does not need to worry when it comes to using it on bare skin. Also, it is handmade in the U.S. so there are no quality compromises as such in the product. The cherry on top is that it comes with a money back guarantee and also a 1 year warranty keeping in mind the satisfaction of the customers.
This cold wrap for back by The Coldest water is one of the best back ice wraps in the market. It is useful in some different back aches and pains. It is specially made to help in curing back injuries and treating back pain- either it is chronic or acute.
Also, it reduces swelling and soreness to a great extent. This final wrap provides relief in stress associated with the spine, and because of that, it helps in correcting one’s posture. It is highly recommendable for the people who are sportspersons or who are involved in different types of heavy physical activities.
It does not have any side effects, and thus it is safe to use, provided it used for a maximum of 20 minutes at a stretch.
The use of it is effortless. First, it kept in a freezer for around a couple of hours, and then it can be attached to the back with the help of straps on it.
Those straps are sufficient to hold the pad tight against the back and provide the necessary compression. It is reusable and does not require any extra accessories with it.
Also, the company claims that it is FDA registered so the customer is rest assured regarding its build quality and durability.
This ice pack belt is a lower back cold therapy brace by Medx and is used in treating many problems related to the back. It is a medically tested and approved cold wrap which helps in curing inflammation and pain associated with back and thighs.
Muscular sprains, strains, aches, problems of herniated discs, etc. can be treated accurately with this back brace. Along with that, it is also helpful for people suffering from sciatic nerve related pain, coccyx tailbone pain and degenerative discs. It is also useful to heal the postoperative wounds quickly.
As it also does not have any significant side effects, it can be used without any issues by everybody.
The ergonomic design of this belt (wrap) is made while keeping in mind the convenience and efficiency of its consumers. This belt comes with extended velcro straps so that everybody can wear it without getting confused for the size.
Also, the material of the belt used is of high quality and the gel packs are specially reinforced so that one can use it again and again.
Wearing it is quite comfortable as one can adjust it as one wants and it fits almost all the waist sizes up to 42 inches. The main thing about this is that physicians, chiropractors and also physiotherapists prescribe it.