NatraCure Advanced Hot or Cold Therapy Shoulder Ice Pack Wrap, for Shoulder Pain Relief - (Heating Pad for Rotator Cuff Injuries, Surgery, Gym Injuries, Baseball, Pitching) - 16032

I tore my rotator cuff and my physical therapist office had one of these and really helped. I wanted to have one for home, so was thrilled to get one at an affordable price. Can be a little tricky to figure out at first, but works great.

This product does exactly what its description says it does. The ice pack is large enough to completely surround my shoulder, and the air pressure (when pumped up) keeps everything in place, so my shoulder is temporarily immobilized, and the ice pack does not move. I strongly recommend this product. It is comfortable and highly effective. I actually look forward to using it, though I only leave it on for 20 minutes at a time as instructed.

Ice pack fits very well. when it is completely frozen it does not conform as well as I would like but once on it puts cold on the right places. The one size fits all holder was difficult to use the first few times but after I finally set it correctly for my shoulder it is much easier to set and put on. The air pump worked well and as the ice pack conformed I added more air by squeezing the bulb a few times. then as the icepack lost the cooling adding more air pressure helped keep the cold hitting the shoulder. If you have a shoulder joint that needs icing then the NatraCure compress is a very good product to put cold where it is needed. (I have not used the Hot treatment but am assuming it would fit immediately)

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I have reverse shoulder replacement. Coming out of a sling I'm not allowed to have my arm above 30° so at night this keeps my arm down being I tend to sleep with my arms above my head on my chest. Second part the cold pack on the shoulder great for reduction of inflammation my Orthopedic wants me to wear it all the time to help keep my shoulder better aligned. Hard part trying to find a second ice pack for it I don't see where I can order a second one don't need the whole sling just a second ice pack. Definitely worth the money because with the VA sent me was a joke. I'm a big armed guy. Would I buy it again yes even being on a limited combat disabled income.

The ice pack and the inflatable bladder are great, but the strap system is not super great. For a woman or smaller frame person, the strap is way too long. Why not have the Velcro attachment for the back but a D- ring on the front so you can easily tighten as needed? As it is, I've had to totally improvise the strap placement. Ugh.

PLEASE READ: This is hands-down one of, if not the BEST shoulder brace you could buy on the market to date. I bought this brace after scouring the Internet researching which to buy. This happened after a bodybuilding injury that involved a dislocation of my shoulder. This is not just a glorified ice pack. It can be used extremely well while working out just be aware that you will get hot and need to adjust the brace accordingly. While working out, I recommended a moderate amount of air compression and no ice pack, just the brace. The magic of this device truly lies within its air compression ability. You can pump it up to quite high pressures while maintaining comfort. The air pump mechanism separates itself from other products on the market because it allows for a somewhat "perfect" fit and conformity to your shoulder since it doesn't solely rely on straps to brace your shoulder. BONUS: I have suffered from severe bicep/tricep tendinitis as well as a pinched ulnar nerve in my right elbow. With a little ingenuity, I was able to use this brace effectively on my elbows and knees albeit somewhat bulky and a very limited range of motion. Obviously this shoulder brace wasn't designed to ice and compress other joints but the relief I felt on my elbow after workouts speaks for itself in volumes. A few cons: your opposite, non-braced shoulder can become slightly chaffed under your arm while wearing tank tops but that is to be expected. Also it is quite bulky and you truly need to "commit" to putting this on and wearing it for your own good and recovery. It is very possible to walk around and wear it in public but there is no hiding the size of this brace. Ultimately the best brace money can buy. These things used to go for well over $100 and they are ahead of its time in terms of delivering a product that beats all others in function, affordability, and long-lasting reliability. I would highly recommend this brace to anyone looking to heal and fix their shoulder either from a minor to severe injury, or to speed your recovery from a surgery. 5 STARS.

Several problems. IF you're not a large framed person this is going to be TOO big for you. Its not stretchy but rigid. When I wore it to the restroom I knocked several things off the counter. When you inflate it it really grows in size and becomes even more rigid. there is NO massage. The gel pack is great but you have to heat it up on BOTH sides of the pack. One side wont work and it cools down in less than 15 minutes. ITs heavy so you have to put it on very snugly and even then it will slide down your arm. I had to keep adjusting up by putting my fingers in the hole in the middle and pushing it back up. It was a LOT of work and getting it on and off my arm was a pain. Further, its made for the RIGHT shoulder. My issue is the LEFT shoulder so everything was reversed. The compressor was located on the BACK so I had no way to get to it and the lever you turn is very tight and if you try to reach it when using the device on the left shoulder its almost impossible. To get proper heat I had to insert a heating pad inside. That gel pack got either too hot or not hot enough. Every 20 minutes I had to take off the device and re-heat the gel pack. What a pain in the assets!! I purchased a second device from another seller and THAT got a FIVE STAR RATING! (See my other review) NOW THAT's a keeper. This one I am returning!!

Used the YouTube video to help me get a nice fit. Compression is easy to use, gel pad instructions are for a 1300 microwave but easy enough to figure out for a 800 with online conversions. Seems to hold my shoulder in place so far. Can't comment on how well it helps as this is my first use of the support. My only criticism is that they need to made a slim version for smaller framed women. I have had to overlap the body strap and I feel a bit like a Picasso painting when I'm wearing it, lol.

Ein wenig umständliche Handhabung, aber wenn angelegt erfüllt es seinen Zweck.

Very helpful for my dad shoulder he noticed a big different with his shoulder. Need to people to set up at first. Easy to pump up

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I bought this for my husband and it is really helping him. He has constant pain in his shoulder from work and this offers support and the ice/hot pack and "pump it up compression" is a bonus feature. It stabilizes his shoulder well and offers instant pain relief. I am really impressed with the quality of workmanship of this the shoulder support and ice/hot pack, it is well worth the money. I would highly recommend this to anyone having shoulder problems. The fit is good too and will fit people of average stature to bigger people. The strap is long and is comfortable to wear. The only con is the person wearing it needs help putting it on. Very impressed!