Based on some well-reported evidence, it’s safe to say that back pain is a common condition that most people will experience at least once in their lifetime. For some Amazon reviewers who note they have have particularly severe or recurring back pain, the Magic Gel wearable pack has helped offer sweet, sweet relief and improved their quality of life.
This drug-free device is a wearable pad that holds a removable gel pack, which can be frozen or microwaved or offer both heat and cold therapy. Heat can promote circulation and calm spasming muscles while cold may reduce swelling and inflammation.
The bulk-free gel packs use a very thick viscosity gel that manages to stay flexible, even when frozen, so it easily conforms around the contours of the body to offer the best contact and temperature relief possible. The unique gel takes as little as one and a half hours to freeze and retains cold for up to 20 minutes of pain relief, though reviewers claim that it lasts for much longer. And because this pad comes with two gel packs, it’s easy to store one in the freezer, and use the other one just for reheating, or both in the freezer so you can swap them out one after another.
Another thoughtful design element of the Magic Gel pack is the breathable neoprene wrap, which provides some compression which reviewers say is an added opportunity for pain relief. Plus, the extra wide wearable design, which secures with Velcro, means the pad can be worn while exercising, driving, at the office or working around the house. There’s also a similar pack that is slightly smaller for targeted pain relief and perfect for areas like the forearm.
And it’s not just back pain that this helpful aide can target. Touted for its versatility by Amazon reviewers, this pack can be rested over tense shoulders, wrapped around knees or joints and laid across cramping abdomens.
It wouldn’t hurt to keep the Magic Gel pack handy for the next time you happen to wake up with a stiff neck or tweak your back lifting something.
Read ahead to see why others are grateful that they did just that, or snag one easily from the link above.
“Life Saver. This gel pack is so easy to use and so versatile. It’s definitely worth the investment. It’s flexible, you can use it standing, sitting or laying down, and it’s still comfortable. It literally takes only seconds to put on and with the second gel pack, you don’t have to wait long in order to use it again or even use it in a different area. You can use it even on your shoulder because it can drape over your shoulder. You can wrap around your knee. Very versatile. The only downside I have seen is the Velcro tends to give away after time. A better Velcro would be helpful. Other than that after a severe back injury I don’t know what I’ve done and still would be doing without this gel pack.” — TinMan
“Absolutely the best purchase I have made in a long time! I had hip surgery a few weeks back and have had lower back pain for years. I have often tried to tuck an ice pack behind me in my chair or tie it around my waist. This ice belt is The best! It fits perfectly and will adjust to fit most. The ice is very cold, which I love! It stays cold much longer than the 20 minutes you are supposed to leave it on…. If you have pain, do yourself a favor and buy this product! It is magical!” — nik
“The best cold pack ever. This is by far the best cold pack I have ever used. It stayed cold for hours. I slept with it on and for the first time in days I felt like I could walk upright.” — M. Lopez
“I herniated a disc in my low back and the chiropractor I was seeing would put a tens unit and an ice pack on my back and I thought, ‘couldn’t I do this at home for free?’ So that’s what I did! I got a tens unit and this ice pack and I use it often! I actually like it better than the one the doctor had because of the compression. It gets closer to your body. I like that it’s wearable because you can walk around the house with it or wear it in the car.” — Jordan
