How do you use this product?When you need to apply heat what is the process before you wrap it around your knee?Tx
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I have the extra large one & I boil it in my canner. Perfect size. I just let it on the stove. I was told by the company to bring it to a boil then keep it at 160 temp for 10-15 minutes before applying. Also told whenever I'm done using it & ready to pack it away for awhile to put it in a plastic bag & freeze it, never let it dry out. This works miracles for my Fybromyalgia, bursitis in hip & lower back pain. It's the same thing I use in PT.
23258
you heat in boiling water. wrap product in towel and apply and cover with a blanket to keep warmth in. You might need more than 1 towel if they are thin. Product give improves circulation I was told by my physical therapist. So you should do on a regular basis.
23259
Hello Same A., hmmm this is pretty large to be trying to "wrap" around a knee..it is so substantially made, and thus a bit stiff to consider a "wrap"...I drop it into a big soup pot full of boiling water for a few minutes until all the husks absorb the hot water and fill out the channels in the pad, hold it over the sink to drain off the most water, then encase it in a big towel. The heat keeps releasing and releasing for a long time. Its awesome. I've used it in massage therapy for clients for many years...very effective for prolonged moist heat. good luck.
1182108
wrap a small portion, in a couple paper towels. secure the bundle with a rubber band. place in a pan of water deep enough to cover. bring to a boil... as soon as it starts to boil take it off the heat and waiy till it's cool enough to touch.... ta-da done apply the bundle to the hurt
136479
well it certainly gets hot. I don't see why you couldn't put it on your knees. Just put something a little heavy; like a pillow to press the heat on knees. This pad is so much bigger tha sunbeams.
800878
The knee wrap has 5 compartments and each compartment contains an ice pak. Each compartment has a Velcro closure so ice paks can easily be removed so the wrap itself can be washed or if so desired one can remove the ice paks for freezing. Personally I would leave the ice paks in the wrap and freeze the whole thing - since I had space to do so. I do not know if one can purchase more ice paks. The provided ice paks freeze more quickly than others and in my case the frozen wrap would go on my knee for the required amount of time then right back in the freezer. By the time I needed it again it would be frozen. Spouse works in health care. This is one of the best wraps we've found. The knee wrap has 5 compartments and each compartment contains an ice pak. Each compartment has a Velcro closure so ice paks can easily be removed so the wrap itself can be washed or if so desired one can remove the ice paks for freezing. Personally I would leave the ice paks in the wrap and freeze the whole thing - since I had space to do so. I do not know if one can purchase more ice paks. The provided ice paks freeze more quickly than others and in my case the frozen wrap would go on my knee for the required amount of time then right back in the freezer. By the time I needed it again it... » Read More The knee wrap has 5 compartments and each compartment contains an ice pak. Each compartment has a Velcro closure so ice paks can easily be removed so the wrap itself can be washed or if so desired one can remove the ice paks for freezing. Personally I would leave the ice paks in the wrap and freeze the whole thing - since I had space to do so. I do not know if one can purchase more ice paks. The provided ice paks freeze more quickly than others and in my case the frozen wrap would go on my knee for the required amount of time then right back in the freezer. By the time I needed it again it would be frozen. Spouse works in health care. This is one of the best wraps we've found. « Show Less
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I do not have an answer as I've only used the wrap for heat therapy. however, i'm sure the brand's website would be of help.
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I think they do make a pad that slips over the knee area, but if you or someone you know are a little crafty, you could get some seat cusion batting in the craft dept. at Wmrt and make one. Or you could tie a thick towel onto the knee area and try that, it won't look the prettiest but might relieve some of the discomfort. My knee bothered me at first, but now not so much. If you are on it for an extended time, it will get a little uncomfortable. Hope this helps.
164432
the warmer it is the less it clumps. it's warm here in florida. you might want to heat the whole container against your body before applying.
2057452
I rub it on my knees and my elbows after I am done with my feet. Then, at the endI do massage it into my hands. It softens them all. It is very dry in Alaska in the fall and winter, so it is a great help. Also, " The Gardener's bar or salve" is very good also.
1710999
you follow the directions to heat it in the microwave, then use a wooden stick (something like a tongue depressor) and spread it on the area to be waxed, let it cool then pull it off. I apply it in patches about 2inches X 2inches. Smaller on really sensitive areas. If you have never had a wax before do it professionally first and watch how they do it.
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Twist the Black thing. When you are going to use take it out. When you finish put it back. If is too hard to put the drop of thermal compound, put the syringe inside a zipploc bag, close it and warm the bag with hot water for a while, 1 min if it too hot the water. It makes more ease to use.
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Much easier apply the wax while sitting on the floor lined with old papers .legs open place the warmer near to you. Put on extra large disposable panty so you can slide expose only the targeted area to be applied. Apply the pre wax oil n pat dry with tissue followed by body powder to reduce the heat sensation :-D
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i wash this knee brace in the washing machine on 30*c . dry it outdoors . not in dry machine !!!
335986
Yes Jos you wrap your knees then when you have finished your set take them off. The idea behind wrapping your knees is for support and if wrapped properly ( tightly ) you will have to remove them because it will cut off uour circulation.
2222858
Would like to clear this up. This is not a product that causes 'heating or tingling or burning' of any kind. When you apply it, it will feel like the product is 'sitting' on your skin. It is done for a reason, so you don't have to use any cling wrap or any other props to make it work. Some people feel it more and some less. It's totally normal. When you put your clothes on, the areas of application will feel warmer and probably a little more sweat prone. This is just how it works. That's what we call a 'sauna' effect.
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I think that is what I measured as well Dorene... I went with the medium with this. You want it to be tight not overly so though. It's supposed to sort of keep the knee in the proper position and that it does. The only way to completely do that would be a neoprene sleeve but I have not worn that for quite sometime. Only right after miniscus surgery and I wanted to play tennis 6 weeks after surgery. Then I needed the sleeve. But after about 2 months of wearing the sleeve I went to this and it keeps the knee very steady and I have had no more issues with my knee. Hope that this helps. I think that you can always send this item back if it does not work for you but i did go with the medium not the large. I think that is what I measured as well Dorene... I went with the medium with this. You want it to be tight not overly so though. It's supposed to sort of keep the knee in the proper position and that it does. The only way to completely do that would be a neoprene sleeve but I have not worn that for quite sometime. Only right after miniscus surgery and I wanted to play tennis 6 weeks after surgery. Then I needed the sleeve. But after about 2 months of wearing the sleeve I went to this and it keeps the knee very steady and I have had no more issues with my knee. Hope that this helps. I think... » Read More I think that is what I measured as well Dorene... I went with the medium with this. You want it to be tight not overly so though. It's supposed to sort of keep the knee in the proper position and that it does. The only way to completely do that would be a neoprene sleeve but I have not worn that for quite sometime. Only right after miniscus surgery and I wanted to play tennis 6 weeks after surgery. Then I needed the sleeve. But after about 2 months of wearing the sleeve I went to this and it keeps the knee very steady and I have had no more issues with my knee. Hope that this helps. I think that you can always send this item back if it does not work for you but i did go with the medium not the large. « Show Less
866825
Even a web search revealed nothing about what you're supposed to do with this tape. I put it on the heat pads and will hope for the best. I'd suggest putting it down on the heating pads where you think you'll want the most heat.
1706003
I do it in an old cup in the microwave and keep a supply of wooden spatulas to apply it - one minute to start with on High and then perhaps another 30 seconds if it is not quite ready to apply - and take care, because it is quite hot so do a test on your hand. Don't heat too much at one time - a tablespoon of beads goes a long way. A proper wax melting pot is best if you can run to that but I find it convenient to do it this way.