How to use Hot or Cold packs?

You can use ice cubes in a well-closed plastic bag or you can use the gel ice pack from amazon after it has frozen.
Then roll 1-2 layers of a towel over the frozen cold pack.
Make sure the cold sensation of the ice pack is tolerated for the skin.
If you want to treat a small not bulky area such as the fingers apply the cold pack for 3-5 minutes.
To treat a big bulky area such as lower back or neck apply for 15-20 minutes.

You can use a hot wet towel or a rubber hot water bottle from amazon.
Then roll 1-2 layers of a towel over the hot pack, if there is no cover attached.
Make sure the heat sensation of the hot pack is tolerated for the skin and doesn’t cause burn from 38-42 °C.
To treat small areas such as the fingers apply for 10 minutes.
To treat a big area apply for 20-30 minutes.

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