The WHEATeeze Pack is an effective means of relieving pain.

Mild heat has a sedative effect on the nerve endings. Pain may also be caused by the accumulation in the tissues of waste products of metabolism and the increased blood flow through the affected area helps remove these products and so relieve pain.

Muscles relax most readily when the tissues are warm, and the relief of pain also facilitates relaxation. The WHEATeeze Pack is therefore of great value in helping to achieve muscle relaxation and so relieve muscle spasm associated with injury or inflammation.

Increasing the blood flow to an injured area will increase the supply of oxygen and nutrients available to the tissues and help bring about an early resolution of the condition.

Heat should not be applied within 24 hours of any injury as this will increase the bleeding within the tissues. In such cases it is recommended to apply the WHEATeeze Pack straight from the freezer. Applying the WHEATeeze Pack in this way, as a cold compress (Cryotherapy), constricts the blood vessels and reduces bleeding within the tissues thus facilitating initial healing.

Professional recommendation:

" I have found the WHEATeeze Packs to be of great benefit for my patients in the relief of pain" J.W.

(Chartered Physiotherapist)