TheraPearl 14068 Color Changing Reusable Hot Cold Pack with Gel Bead

The TheraPearl 14068 Hot/Cold Pack is an innovative and versatile product designed for effective pain relief. Its color-changing gel beads provide a visual indicator of the pack’s temperature, making it user-friendly and convenient for anyone seeking quick hot or cold therapy.Design & FeaturesThis pack features flexible gel beads that conform to your body, ensuring targeted relief for various areas such as the neck, shoulders, knees, or back. The color-changing feature shifts shades depending on whether the pack is hot or cold, so you know at a glance when it's ready to use. Its compact size and reusable design make it both practical and eco-friendly.Hot & Cold TherapyCold Therapy: Simply freeze the pack, and it retains a soothing cold temperature for 20 minutes, ideal for reducing swelling, inflammation, and bruising.Hot Therapy: Microwave the pack for a few seconds, and it provides penetrating warmth to alleviate muscle stiffness or cramps.Ease of UseThe pack is easy to prepare and use, with clear instructions for both heating and cooling. Its non-toxic and durable construction ensures safety, and the beads remain pliable even when frozen, making it comfortable to apply.ProsColor-changing gel beads for easy temperature monitoring.Compact, lightweight, and reusable design.Offers both hot and cold therapy in one product.Gel beads conform to the body for targeted relief.ConsLimited coverage for larger body areas.Heat may not stay warm as long as other options.Requires careful monitoring when microwaving to avoid overheating.VerdictThe TheraPearl 14068 is an excellent solution for quick and effective pain relief, whether you need to reduce swelling or soothe sore muscles. While it may not be ideal for large areas, its flexibility, color-changing convenience, and dual therapy options make it a great addition to any first-aid kit.

The TheraPearl 14068 Color Changing Reusable Hot Cold Pack with Gel Beads is fantastic! I use it often for injuries, sore muscles, and even headaches, and it works great every time. The gel beads conform nicely to the body, providing effective relief whether used hot or cold. The quality is excellent, and it’s been a perfect replacement for my old worn-out cold packs. I’m very happy with this purchase and highly recommend it for anyone in need of a reliable hot/cold pack!

I have only used this in the microwave, not the freezer, so I can't speak to how well it freezes but this works really great if you need a hot compress and don't want to have to deal with a wet towel. In my opinion this stays warm longer than a towel would.I only have two cautions: (1.) Be careful when microwaving it, as it can expand/pop in the microwave or get really hot. I recommend only microwaving it in short bursts of about 10-15 seconds and keep an eye on it. (2.) The material can "stick" to skin which can be uncomfortable, so I would suggest wrapping it in a thin towel/washcloth after you microwave it.I have not tried this in the freezer before but will update the review if I ever do.

I like this product but not the price. It is perfect for icing an injury or whatever. I have not used it as a warm pack. I can apply it directly on my skin without it bothering me. However, the cold does not last long, but really I think that is ok because I don't ice injuries longer than like 10-15 minutes anyways. I throw it back in the freezer and its ready for then next hour when I want to ice again. I bought a couple.

I like these, and they have also been very useful for my Mom. Last November, 2015, while staying in a hotel, I had trouble with my ankle, and the top of my foot suddenly became all swollen. I stumbled over this TheraPearl in a Target, and decided to give it a try. I popped it into the hotel room's microwave for a few seconds, and applied. Wow, the heat was so helpful and soothing. The heat doesn't last more than about 20 minutes, max, so I just popped it back into microwave again.Then, just this month, my Mom needed cold on her swollen shoulder area, so I was able to give her one of these, thanks to Amazon for carrying them at least $3 cheaper. This time it was into the freezer. Again, it doesn't hold extreme temperature varients for long, but long enough to get the relief needed for a short time, an escape from the discomfort and pain.But it is the size, which seems just right for shoulder area, and foot, which make them so handy and indispensable in so many situations. Even just getting some body coolness in triple digit heat ! And my Mom and I both feel safe enough using them that we have fallen asleep with them on us, although the reviews that mention leaking are causing me to rethink that.I am going to order another one, from Amazon, because being able to rotate, whether microwave or freezer, is the ideal way to do it.Update : 8 / 20 / 16. Unbelievable. I stubbed my little toe on a box I'm packing and broke it ! I've got to say, so happy I had two of these in the freezer. Yes, ice cubes are great too, but no time to get that set up when you're in agony and screaming. I could just grab this, hobble to bed, and use. My doctor says those outside toes get broke all the time, because they are on the outside, vulnerable, alone, not nice and cozy between other friendly toes. It happened on weekend, and I read about it online, and following online instructions I Buddy Taped it, elevated, and iced with TheraPearl. Man, oh man. I will never be able to go comfortably in my socked feet again. Haunted by the painful memory. :-( 👣 😨

I have one already but wanted another as a back up when I forget to put one in the freezer. eggs-pensive but work really great. I may buy another if i think i need to.