when you put this on, does it give a "cold", "numbing" feeling? or does it just relieve the pain?
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I found it to be very cool with a mild menthol scent at first, but both dissipated quickly. There was no numbing effect. It took about a half hour to ease/relieve the pain, but lasted for four hours! I am very pleased with the product.
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Its definitely cool in a minty way and I think the it numbs the pain, so you don't feel it. It doesn't feel numb to the touch, if that's what your asking. I used this on my knees and legs after the first day of soreness, when I walked the Komen 3-day 60 mile walk, and it helped me through the remaining two days. My sister and stepmom also used it and loved the effects. I bought a tube and a box of the travel size packs for the next walk!
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Works well for headaches/migraines. It does not get rid of the headache, but gives me some relief & has a nice aroma. Feels cool when applying it.
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It's small but there is a nice flow of air. I wouldn't say you will get really cold but it will feel good on your face on a warm day.
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I'm not sure about bringing relief. To me its just like a regular mouse but its turned on its side. This puts less pressure on your wrist. This is the only product I have purchased from wowjoy. I must say that I love the product though.
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When first applied it feels cool. After a few minutes there is a warming sensation. I would not recommend applying heat after application. This product has helped me relieve muscle aches and pains as well as soreness. Stress knots, rotator cuff soreness and Plantar fasciitis.
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hmmmm good question. I def feel a slight sense of warmth on my inner ear when wearing it for prolonged times. So when you put these on, it makes a seal that would theoretically prevent cold air from going in your ear. I haven't had cold enough weather to test out those conditions sorry! But I think it would work because the seal these things make within your ear canal is very tight.
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No It does not feel like actual acupuncture. I does feel good after you get use to it. I like the neck pillow part the best as I have neck pain and it does help. I lay on the mat part but not as much. I feel it was worth the money.
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Oddly it feels more pokey to your fingers (hard plastic) and doesn't seem it would feel good but is amazing on your back/neck. I don't know if it is the same exactly as acupuncture but I feel similar relief of symptoms. My whole family uses it and really likes it!
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No, but you might be able to get some relief from a sore neck from this product.
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if you are feeling discomfort in you back or stomach, then yes i would recommend getting this right away. it helped my back and stomach pains as soon as i put it on.i hope this answers your question.
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I haven't used it for that but It won't hurt to try it. I use them for sore throat, back and hip ache and also for congestion. When I have trouble breathing from a cold, I put one on my chest and one on my back. Works great!!
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Absolutely not...it feels slightly warmer than your body temperature but it is a soothing warmth. You will love it!
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My grandma uses it. She doesn't feel as much pain when she uses it, it's worth a try!
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I been using it for a week and honestly you don't feel anything. Your skin get really soft though.
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10-20 minutes. With the compression it'll feel colder than it really is. Put a thin towel like a washcloth on your leg so that the ice pack isn't directly on your skin your first time to determine your tolerance.
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I wish I knew, Tom. I did purchase one of these devices. It helps in the morning, when I apply it to the sides and back of my heel (I have a heel spur poking into my Achilles tendon, and I'm anticipating surgery for that in January). It does seem to warm and relax those areas somewhat. But you don't use a conducting gel with it. I'm guessing that the terms for these retail devices are not applied as stringently as one would hope. I wish you good luck, if you decide to use it. From my own experience, I would say it's decent, though not outstanding, help for small areas. And it takes about 15 minutes to get an effect. So, I am an impatient person and don't always want to wait... Take care! I wish I knew, Tom. I did purchase one of these devices. It helps in the morning, when I apply it to the sides and back of my heel (I have a heel spur poking into my Achilles tendon, and I'm anticipating surgery for that in January). It does seem to warm and relax those areas somewhat. But you don't use a conducting gel with it. I'm guessing that the terms for these retail devices are not applied as stringently as one would hope. I wish you good luck, if you decide to use it. From my own experience, I would say it's decent, though not outstanding, help for small areas. And it takes about 15... » Read More I wish I knew, Tom. I did purchase one of these devices. It helps in the morning, when I apply it to the sides and back of my heel (I have a heel spur poking into my Achilles tendon, and I'm anticipating surgery for that in January). It does seem to warm and relax those areas somewhat. But you don't use a conducting gel with it. I'm guessing that the terms for these retail devices are not applied as stringently as one would hope. I wish you good luck, if you decide to use it. From my own experience, I would say it's decent, though not outstanding, help for small areas. And it takes about 15 minutes to get an effect. So, I am an impatient person and don't always want to wait... Take care! « Show Less
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Yes, Donna, it does. But you must pay attention to start using it as soon as you feel the first symptons. If the cold is already disturbing you, it will not help you.