Cold compress
1. Place gel pack in freezer for at least 1 hour.
2. Remove from freezer and wrap in the fabric sleeve provided.
3. Carefully apply gel pack to the desired area. Leave in place for no longer than 20 mins.
3. After use return to freezer for future use.

Hot compress
Boiling:
1. Bring pan of water to boil and remove from heat.
2. Place gel pack in water for 8-10 minutes.
3. Remove gel pack from water, wrap in the fabric sleeve provided and apply to desired area.
4. After use, allow gel pack to cool and place in freezer for future use.
Microwave:
1. Lay gel pack flat in microwave and heat at full power (750w) for 1 minute.
2. Remove from microwave and check for desired temperature (this will continue to rise slightly). If additional heat is desired, return to microwave and heat in 30 second increments.
3. Once desired heat is achieved, remove from microwave, place in the fabric sleeve provided and apply to desired area. Gel pack may be re-heated after one hour.
4. After use, allow gel pack to cool and place in freezer for future use.

Do not heat gel pack in microwave for more that 2 minutes at one time. If heating from frozen, heat initially on high for 75 seconds, followed by 10 second increments until desired temperature is achieved. Watch gel pack while heating. If gel pack starts to expand, turn off microwave.
Note: Microwave instructions are based on 750 watt power, please adjust accordingly. Excessive heat may cause gel pack to rupture and leak. If this should occur dispose of pack immediately.