What is the Elite back support & reusable hot heat / ice cold gel pack? The Elite back support is a high quality neoprene back support with metal stays, which provides excellent support, warmth & back pain relief. The reusable hot / cold gel pack is a versatile, mouldable gel pack that can be used as a therapeutic pack for your back pain. When can I use the Elite back support & reusable hot heat / ice cold gel pack? The Elite back support can be used during manual work activities such as handling & lifting as well as during sports too. Use the hot / cold gel pack at any time to help relieve your back pain. How does the Elite back support & reusable hot heat / ice gold gel pack work? The Elite back support features a high grade, closed cell neoprene with a nylon shell & a terry cotton lining, reinforced by four metal stays, which provides the best possible combination of support, compression, heat retention & comfort. Twin pulls on either side provide easy adjustment & can be custom tightened to provide exactly the right amount of support & back pain relief. The support provided by the metal stays improves your posture & restricts movement to aid treatment of back problems such as a slipped disc, degenerative disc disease & Sciatica. The heat provided by the high quality neoprene can help to ease back muscle spasms & low back pain associated with a herniated disc & spinal stenosis. The hot / cold pack contains soft gel that conducts heat or cold, to use place in the fridge or freezer & it will remain cold, or warm in hot water (or microwave oven) in order to use it as a hot pack. The gel pack measures 12x 12cm (5x 10"). Which size do I need? Measure around the waist to work out the most comfortable width & circumference of support. If you are between sizes, please choose the larger size. Small:23cm x 56cm-71cm (9" x 22"-28") Medium: 23cm x 68.5-84cm (9" x 27"-33") Large: 28cm x 81cm-96.5cm (11" x 32" -38") X-Large: 28cm x 94cm-109cm (11" x 37"-43") XX- Large: 30cm + x 107cm
- 122+ (13" x 42"-48") Elite back support material composition 50% neoprene 30% cotton 20% nylon