Any suggestions on best brands of shoulder ice packs? Am open to either the freeze pack or old fashioned ice cubes. Dr. says its bursitis, but didnt dissapear after 9 month layoff, so decided to start swimming again, icing does help but cant seem to rig the ice packs to stay where I need them. Any suggestions appreciated.
Any suggestions on best brands of shoulder ice packs? Am open to either the freeze pack or old fashioned ice cubes. Dr. says its bursitis, but didnt dissapear after 9 month layoff, so decided to start swimming again, icing does help but cant seem to rig the ice packs to stay where I need them. Any suggestions appreciated.
Get a bag of frozen veggies like peas or corn. They work great and are re-useable.
I don't know if you are supposed to endorse products on this forum, but the proseries is dreamy on my aching shoulders. It is an ice bag that slips in a stretchy wetsuit type material, then velcros on for a good fit. I think it is made for volleyball players (strong enough for a man--swimmers, but made for a woman--volleyball players).
www.winningedgesports.com/ProSeries.htm
Ever thought of a cortisone or similar shot into bothering bursa? Hey, I am not the doctor here, but you can always ask, maybe it isn't your case, but sometimes a shot will do wonders.
If you have some money to blow...the Cryo Cuff is amazing. My parents bought it for me prior to my first shoulder reconstruction..and I lived in it for the first week after my surgery to prevent swelling. I use it now whenever I am having shoulder pain now and after a day or so of use I am feeling great again.
I think the ice plus the compression it provides is what really gets it done.
