COLD THERAPY: Place in the freezer for 1 hour or refrigerator for 2-3 hours before use. Note: We suggest storing the gel pack in a plastic bag while in the freezer. HOT OR COLD THERAPY: Either heat in microwave or chill in freezer or refrigerator. Do not apply gel pack directly to the skin. Use a towel, cloth or sheet as an interface between the product and your skin. Pack will remain flexible even at -20°F.
HEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Gel pack should be at room temperature before microwaving. Position gel pack with rough side facing down on a paper towel in microwave (use 1300 WATT). Heat for 15 seconds, then flip and heat for an additional 15 seconds. Allow gel pack to cool for 1 minute before applying to shoulder.
Use Caution as the gel pack may be hot. The product should feel WARM to the touch, NOT HOT. If the product is not warm enough heat in 10 sec. intervals while flipping the product.HOT THERAPY: Before heating, gel pack must be at room temperature. Place in the microwave (Based on 1300 WATT) w/ black hook (rough) side down on a paper towel. Heat for 15 sec. then flip over and heat for 15 sec. After heating wait 1 minute before applying. Some microwaves heat unevenly, be cautious of "HOT SPOTS".
HOT OR COLD THERAPY: Either heat in microwave or chill in freezer or refrigerator. Do not apply gel pack directly to the skin. HELPS ACCELERATE RECOVERY: from injuries while delivering targeted relief from pain for either stage of your recovery.