Absolute Best Cold Pack You Can Make Yourself- Better than Gel.

"Famous" Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck demonstrate how to make the absolute best cold pack for swelling and pain. Do it yourself. Very Inexpensive. and better than Gel. Simple recipe.

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[newabba]

I don't know why watching a couple of the most "Friendly-Dad-Vibe" guys explain how to make an ice-pack (very helpful!) was so uplifting at the same time. Thanks Bob and Brad!

[TTkaraoke]

Holy cow! I happened to have everything needed and I made one yesterday and this morning I tried it and it was awesome! It was even colder than the gel pack I was using. Thank you!

[auroranight]

These work beautifully for severe migraine headaches and neck injury (almost 40 years post accident)!

[bunberrier]

Making a cooling vest for summer motorcycle riding. Thanks for the tips

[URAUNTSANDI]

I’ll tell you. This was a life saver when I recovered from my tkr . I made 4 of these and these home made packs on rotation…the best. Thank you for posting this.

[byDsign]

*Bob & Brad, * .... the 2 most famous physical therapists I know! Love your channel! ;-))

[aubreycain]

Hi B & B! I just wanted to thank you guys for all the great info you gave me over the past year ( since I found you). I had TKR last week, 5 days ago, and am doing better than ever! About 75% of my successful recovery is due to all the preliminary work I did, after watching your videos on getting ready for TKR surgery. I followed them diligently, then knew what I'd be facing during surgery( once again, thanks to you guys). Now I just watched your video (s) about the biggest mistakes people make AFTER this surgery, and found a lot MORE info regarding this! You guys are the best!! And you make me laugh, which we all know just AIDS IN THE HEALING PROCESS...So keep up the awesome work and know that you've helped change someone's life for the better😊

[hfrizzell]

Thanks guys. I just stopped the arthritis pain in my hand with your cup idea and the pain was gone in less than 2 minutes. Ice is awesome!

[jlh]

Hey Bob & Brad - thanks for taking the time and effort to produce this excellent, easy to follow, video on the how to DIY to make a good cold pack. With upcoming knee surgery your experience is really helpful.

[denisetopolinsky]

The two best therapists, thank you for all your help .

[writerbyluck]

Hi guys, I have been using a variety your suggestions (exercises) and am happy to report that my shoulder is much better. There is one exercise that I really have gotten a lot out of is the one you use a band and put a small pillow under your armpit... Thank you!

[Maggiemae]

You, gentlemen, are awesome! Thank you for all the helpful tips and tricks. You have made my life much less painful. Many, many thanks!

[deeannmariee]

I had knee surgery (lateral meniscus tear and 2cm floating body) this past Friday, and have been using both the alcohol/water and salt water ice packs. They're perfect! The only issue I have had is the weight of either of them on my knee since removing the bandages.

[kristybear]

I LOVE your intro. Please don't ever change it! You guys always have the best information, I recommend you to everyone.

[karenmiddleton]

I have made these in the past. My PT told me about them. I did PT in December and my insurance paid everything. Now it's January and I need one more round of PT. Then I'm on my own. My doctor did say before I found out about the insurance I could do my PT at home. I have everything I need here. Even a hand pedal bike and the balls I need. The only machine I used at PT was peddling with my hands. I have back problems so almost everything is sitting up, laying down or standing. I have my rubber cord for my pull exercises. I'm set up for home and will save about a thousand dollars. I priced the ice packs for the back. Not cheap at all. Glad I found these guys.

[ss]

Good morning! Great tips guys! Whenever I use the frozen ice in a styrofoam cup, I always rub a bit of coconut oil on the area I'll be icing, first. Then I get a plastic bag of any type (I recycle the plastic grocery bags ) and put the cup inside with the bag tight against the bare ice.
This way, it will collect the resulting melted water and will slide easily over the area your treating! If I have a microfiber cloth handy, I'll wrap that around the cup BEFORE I put it in the bag. These absorb water REALLY well and are not too bulky.

[hiya]

Option 1) 4:1water to rubbing alcohol; Option 2) 12:1water to salt (both double freezer bagged) ....watch the video for the bonus info

[asrahlittle]

Tip for those without someone to hold open the bag for them:
Find a bowl or cup with a similar circumference as the opening at the top of the bag.
Place the bottom of the open bag inside the cup, and fold the opening of the bag over the lip.
This holds the bag open and keeps the zipper part of the bag clean (not so important for this usage).

[sohailsonjaahmed]

Thank you so much bob and brad you really help me was going to buy an ice pack now I will just make my own. Thank you for caring and sharing.

[lksochay]

Thank you so much. Knowing that I can make these with salt that I already have in my kitchen has been very helpful when I needed more ice packs to help with an injury..