Back problems are among the most common chronic conditions in Canada. Four out of five adults will experience at least one episode of back pain at some time in their lives although occurrence is most often between the ages of 30 and 50. Back problems appear with equal frequency in men and women.
Most backaches are caused by simple muscle irritation. The pain is localized in the neck, upper back or lower back (lumbago), or spreads down into the buttock and thigh areas (sciatica).
When you handle a heavy load, the force exerted by your hands is transmitted to the floor through your wrists, elbows, shoulders, trunk, hips, knees, ankles and feet. In this interconnected system of bones and muscles, the trunk and more specifically the lower back is the weakest link. It is not surprising, then, that low back injuries (LBI) account for one quarter of all occupational injuries and two thirds of repetitive work injuries.
Treatments vary but the first line of defense is applying hot and cold packs with compression. View our entire line of Thermoactive products here.
Physiological Effects of Cold
- Cold is the natural analgesic for pain relief
- Relieves inflammation and swelling
- Reduces edema
- Relieves sprains, strains, and tears of muscles, ligaments & tendons
- Relieves muscle spasms
- Helps recovery
Physiological Effects of Heat
- Provides an analgesic effect for pain relief
- Increases circulation to help remove debris and waste products
- Increases oxygen and nutrients to the area which promotes healing
- Increases cellular metabolism
- Increases capillary permeability
- Increases muscle & connective tissue extensibility to facilitate stretch
- Relieves muscle spasms
Compression Tailored to the Individual
- Uniform fit with Patient Control
- Provides 360˚ Joint or Muscle Contact
- Provides stability
- Promotes alignment
Available for back, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, wrist, forearm and calf.
Gel pack can be used for both hot and cold therapy.
Customized compression using the air pump (included).
Features & Benefits
- For home use or in formal rehab setting
- One size fits most
- Natural remedy & analgesic
- Portable treatment – use it anywhere
- Improved outcomes and treatment cost reductions
- Restores range of motion
- Reduces swelling, edema and pain
- Reduces excessive wound drainage
- Relieves sprains, strains, tears
- Speeds recovery
- Shortens hospital length of stay