The Dyna Hot-Cold Pack can be used for heat therapy and cold therapy.
Hot-and-cold therapy is useful in a variety of conditions. Generally, cold therapy is used for inflammation/swelling and heat therapy for muscle pain.
Cold therapy works by reducing blood flow to a particular area, which will reduce inflammation and swelling that causes pain, especially in joints. It can relieve pain by temporarily reduce nerve activity. Bruises, insect bites, and repetitive strain injuries such as tendonitis respond well to cold therapy. Cold therapy helps in the reduction of inflammation, oedema, and bleeding in injuries. Cold therapy will be helpful in reducing toothache, headache, and fever. Cold therapy can help people with muscle spasms, whiplash, and various forms of arthritis as well.
Hot fomentation increases blood flow, delivers needed oxygen and nutrients, and removes cell wastes. The warmth decreases muscle spasm, relaxes the tense muscle, relieves pain, and can increase range of motion. As with cold packs, heat packs will also help in easing pain from both acute and chronic injuries, such as sprains, strains, muscle spasms, whiplash, and arthritis.
Alternating heat and cold may help reduce exercise-induced muscle pain.
Features of the Dyna Hot-Cold Pack
- Flexible and durable gel pad which conforms to body contours. Hence the same pack is suitable for use on neck, back, elbow, knee, ankle
- Ultra-soft washable cotton cover for user comfort
- The same pad can be used for both hot fomentation and cold therapy
- The elastic belt with hook and loop straps hold the pack against the body
Indications for use of a Hot-cold Pack
- Reduce swelling
- Tooth Ache
- Temporary relief of headache
- Reducing fever
- Muscle aches and pains
- Back pain
- Menstrual Cramps
Hot and Cold therapy are meant to relieve inflammation, muscle pain etc. However if you have other underlying medical conditions, please consult your physician before starting hot or cold therapy.
If you have diabetes, vascular conditions or dermatitis, please do not use Hot or Cold Therapy. If you have heart disease, please check with your doctor before using heat therapy.
Size: Available in Universal Size (27.5cm x 17.5cm)
Using as a Hot Pack
- Hot pack should not be applied in case of swelling (prefer cold pack in that case). It should not be applied on open wounds.
- Boil water and take it off the stove. Place the pack into it for about 10 minutes. DO NOT place the pack in water which is being boiled.
- Take out the pack and wipe it dry and apply to the affected region for about 20 minutes.
- The therapy can be repeated multiple times as needed
Using as a Cold Pack
- Store in the freezer so that the pack is ready to use in case of an injury. Approximately 1 hour is required to freeze gel
- It should not be placed directly on the skin. Place it inside the cloth bag provided before placing on the affected area.
- A cold therapy session should be limited to 10-15 minutes. Sessions can be repeated 2-3 times a day.