ColPac - Reusable Gel Ice Pack - Black Vinyl - Neck Contour - 21 inches - Cold Therapy - Knee, Arm, Elbow, Shoulder, Back - Aches, Swelling, Bruises, Sprains, Inflammation

My physical therapist uses this very cold gel. Its perfect for neck, upper back, shoulder pain. Keep in freezer. Long lasting. Soft and very high quality.

I purchased 3 different types of these to use primarily for the treatment of migraine headaches and for recurrent neck pain. The Chattanooga Colpac, the "Patterson Medical Cold Pacs Neck Contour, 23" (58cm) long" and " Hot and Cold Comfort Packs (Cervical Neck 6"x 20")". Of the 3, the Chattanooga looks exactly like the cold pack I have seen used in physical therapy clinics. It is heavy, soft vinyl and filled a nice amount of gel to ensure it stays cold for a reasonable amount of time, remains moldable and is comfortable to use. It gets the coldest of the 3 and stays the coldest the longest (at least 45 minutes). It did get a small amount of frost on the outside but not enough to be a problem and can be easily wiped clean after use. The edges of the pack aren't as soft as the Tru-Care pack but when covered with a towel or cover as advised to do when using to protect the skin they are not uncomfortable. The Hot and Cold Pack by Tru-Care has a soft cover & a decent amount of gel which make it comfortable to use but it doesn't get very cold or stay that way for very long (less than 25 minutes). Its cover is also not as easy to clean as the others. The Patterson Medical Cold Pack is covered in plain vinyl like the Chattanooga but it is thinner as it doesn't have as much gel in it as the the other 2 and its edges are the most noticeably hard of the 3. It freezes quite ridged in shape making it necessary for you to wait until it warms enough to be shaped around the body. It also did frost a lot more than the other 2 packs but it can also be wiped clean easily. It seems as cold as the Chattanooga initially but it didn't remain as cold as long (plus the need to wait until you can shape it), though it did stay cold longer than the Tru-Care pack. All 3 will wrap fully around the neck of an average and can be used "point up" or "point down" to cover more of the back of the head or upper shoulder area. They all can also be used to wrap around knees, ankles, elbows, wrists, shoulders as well as used to lay flat against other areas of the body making them great to have around for all sorts of needs. While I say this, please note that there are not velcro or other straps on any of the cold packs to secure them in place when wrapped around a part of the body. Since the packs are not supposed to directly contact the skin you would need to do this with whatever covering you choose to use. Pricing-wise, they are similar: $16.50 for the Tru-Care, $18.99 for the Chattanooga and $21.68 for the Patterson. As for longevity, I have only just purchased them but the Chattanooga seems to be the most durable of the 3. The Patterson model has the potential to be a long use product but its thin composition and rigidness when frozen make it seem more likely to crack with repeated use. If you are looking for a cold pack of that matches the quality you would see in a medical offices, gets cold and stays cold for a therapeutic time, is easy to clean, comfortable to use and should last through multiple uses, I would choose the Chattanooga.

When Physical Therapists recommend a product it is a good one. And that’s how I found this ice pack. I was being treated for a tear in my rotator cuff and after PT exercises, the therapists used this exact brand & model ice pack on my shoulder. It works so well I decided to buy one for home and it doesn’t disappoint. It doesn’t freeze hard like a lot of ice packs. This one flexible, so it molds nicely over the shoulder and stays in position without the need to hold it in place. The design provides pain relief from the base of the neck to the ridge of the shoulder socket. When you’re finished using it, just place it back in the freezer and it is ready to use again when needed. I definitely recommend this Chattanooga ColPac!

Had rotator cuff surgery and this works great for my shoulder. Stays cold longer than what I was using. Recommended by my physical therapist.

I bought these because its what my physical therapist uses. They are high quality, stay cold longer then others Ive used, heavy enough you don't have to apply additional pressure it can just rest on you. With its size shape it cover a lot of injuries. Best ice pack I've ever used, it works better then your typical ice pack off the shelf.

I got this because this my physical therapist uses it. It gets cold, but does not stay cold for too long. You would get a longer cold from a freezer bag of ice. The good thing is that it is not too heavy and the shape and size gives great coverage to where you need the ice to be. If the cold would last a little longer I would have given it 5 stars.

Nice cold pack

this works great for my vestibular migraines my physical therapist office uses them.

Great quality and stays cold for a long time. Folds up small so doesn’t take up much room in the freezer.