Gel Packs Direct - Multipurpose Reusable 3-in-1 Heat Pack & Cold Ice Packs for Sports Injuries with Strap for Elbow, Knee, Ankle & More. Treats Sports Injuries, Joint Stiffness, Swelling, Pain & More.

Arrived in unbranded plastic packaging. The gel pack is separate from the band so just the gel can be placed in the freezer or microwave. The whole thing has been very thoughtfully designed. The band is soft where the pouch inserts and then stretchy which enables it to fit most sizes. The pouch fits easily into the cover and then the band is pulled over and secured with a velcro fastening. I have only used it in the freezer. I had a swollen ankle and this was really effective in reducing the swelling. It kept cool and the velcro helped it stay secure. Great price point. Happy to recommend.

The relief! Thank you! Wearing it right now, to help with a trapped nerve in my shoulder blade. Infinitely easier than trying to sit with my back pressed against a hot water bottle as I can wear this & move around for one thing. The strap & velcro appear to be very strong & well made. The gel pack retains heat fairly well & is a decent size. Thankful for the purchase within minutes of it being delivered!

Good set. I’m a size 16 would not be suitable for anyone much bigger

Brilliant, I should have tried this a long time ago instead of struggling with a bag of frozen peas! One of the great things about this gel pack is that it doesn't go completely solid after being in the freezer and can still be flexed. Pop it in the freezer for a few hours then slip the pack into the provided arm band and pouch. The pouch helps protect your skin against freezer burn (the pack gets extremely cold!). It took a bit of practice at first to place the pack around my arm and then wrap the elasticated bandage over it by myself (using the other arm), but you eventually get the hang of it. The elasticated bandage has a velcro type fastener at the end to hold it all in place. I suffer a lot from muscular soreness in my tendons due to using the computer mouse (just below the elbow). For years I've tried heat packs, pain killers (ibuprofen, naxopren, gels) and failed to see any improvement. Within 20 minutes the ice pack was making a big difference! It is recommended to use it for no longer than 20 minutes at a time as it's very cold, but it definitely worked for me and helped the muscles feel a lot better. In combination with a brace to strap around the same muscle I am now able to control the muscle soreness when driving or using the computer (I'm left handed). You can also heat the pack in a microwave and use it to relieve aching muscles, works well for my neck and shoulders. Once it had defrosted I warmed it for about a minute in a 900W microwave and then continued as instructed to heat it at 10s intervals until it was hot throughout. Probably best to be careful not to heat it too much though. The pack is obviously a lot more pliable when hot than cold, but it seems strongly constructed and well manufactured including the bandage part. Even after 20 minutes the pack retains its coldness or warmth and can be reused time and time again. Definitely recommended to try if you suffer from muscle pains from modern life. Great service too from Gelpacksdirect who posted it free very promptly and nicely packed to pop through the letterbox. Heating instructions are also printed on the gel pack should you need a reminder. The pack contains a non toxic gel so no worries if it gets damaged.

Excellent productHelps heal whist on the move.Highly recommended

These reusable Gel Packs are brilliant! I used one for an ankle sprain and it was so much easier to use than a traditional ice pack. The flexible design let me wrap it around my ankle comfortably and it stayed in place. Cooled quickly and gave great relief. The Velcro strap is really durable. Highly recommend!

I hurt my knee doing some gardening and wanted to try something different to help with the recovery. At first I used the gel pack cold but I found that didn't work for me so I used it hot and that has been the most beneficial. The pouch and banding are very nice to the touch and can provide you with varying levels of tightness. Using it cold lasts the longest, microwaving it (45 sec on 900W) gets it very warm but it doesn't last as long as I want but this isn't a criticism just a personal wish. A very nice product which I'll continue to use even when my bloody knee recovers.

It is a good product but has one major failing - the width of the gell pack and it's holder is good and the wide securing strap is great for adjustable compression but I don't have particularly fat ankles - quite slim in fact - but when cold, the gell pack in its holder does not fit all the way round at ankle level so the ends do not meet, making it devilishly difficult to get on and secure.It needs to be I would sat 30/31 cm long against its actual 27 cm to either meet in the middle easily or for some, allow a small overlap which would do no harm and facilitate holding it in place whilst wrapping the strap round it tightly enough.It is good for helping to help block burning leg syndrome at night though, as this always starts at the ankle level and works its way up the calf. If only it was made that little bit longer it could be perfect!