TheraICE PROpack Hot & Cold Therapy Reusable Cold Gel Ice Pack - Extra Large 12x15 - Great for Muscular Back Pain, Shoulder, Hip Knee - Oversized Multipurpose Cold Icepack for Minor Aches & Pains

Absolutely fantastic item for me, and my issues with my neck and back. I broke my spine several years ago, and lost several disks in my back and neck (I had a compression fracture). Since the injury, I also have sciatic issues as well. This Extra Large, comfortable, thick, gel pad covers plenty of area for my big frame. I keep mine in the freezer ready for service. It gets extremely cold and stays effective for at least 20-30 minutes. It might be too intense/cold for some. If you find it too intense coming from the freezer, I’d imagine keeping it in the refrigerator will work just fine too. I recommend trying this several different ways (for neck and/or back area) 1) laying face down and just letting it lay on the sore area. With or without a towel under the pad. 2) laying face up and placing the pad underneath the sore area. With or without a towel under the pad. 3) wearing some type of compression shirt, and sticking the pad underneath the compression shirt. This is all dependent upon your injury or sore area. In any case, I highly recommend this pad. I am a retired athlete and can attest to the importance of icing sore muscles, recovery from workouts, or injury. It’s definitely a high quality item, and a “life-saver” for me.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: These cold backs are a game changer. My wife had purchased the cold pack that goes over your head due to migraines and I was impressed with the quality and just how cold they actually get. They aren't like the gel filled packs that I have used before that are rigid when they come out of the freezer and eventually start leaking the gel. I recently had knee surgery and the hospital did not give me anything to ice, yet told me I had to ice as often as I could. I ordered two of these large TheraICE packs. They are colder than ice when they first come out of the freezer so just be ready. But they come out completely pliable. I was able to take it out of the freezer and wrap it all the way around my knee with no problem. They are soft and very comfortable.

I just got this today. Put it in the freezer immediately. After a syncopal ( fainted on concrete, and wrenched my neck and back ) event last week. So, I wanted an extra large size to be able to do neck and back or drape over my shoulder. The things I LOVE about this size is I can use in multiple areas, and this doesn’t sweat moisture as it is on, zero moisture which is great, because every other ice pack will sweat making for wet clothes or wherever you lay against, which is a huge factor for me. It holds the cold for quite a long time. I had used it, and had to run and errand, forgot to put it back in the freezer again. When I came home, I noticed this and it was still very cold, the time lapse was over an hour, so I am super impressed. If you need an ice pack, this one is by far and away, the best ever. It is comfortable and soft, which is another feature, it conforms to the body nicely. Highest quality at an affordable price, you will love it. It has a plastic sleeve that you can put it in, just fold in half and store in freezer until needed.

This is by far one of my favorite ice packs out of the many I have! It's actually extra large, I use it for my shoulders, neck and upper back often with no problem. I love how pliable it is and it stays in place, while staying cold for as long as I need it. I wish it had Velcro straps sometimes, but it's still very much worth the price. I definitely recommend it!

Amazing. Thick, holds the cold for a long time. I also have their head cap and it’s fantastic! I wish they would make one for the neck specifically that wraps around. This company makes excellent products.