Wednesday, 12 January 2022

These stick-on cold packs can soothe sore muscles on the go

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Whether you're dealing with routine joint pain or nursing an injury, cold therapy is one tried-and-true way to alleviate inflammation and help you feel better faster. But most ice packs leave you tied to the couch while you hold them in place. Which is why we were so intrigued to learn about Paincakes Cold Packs.

Women's Health Editor-in-Chief Liz Polosser recently stopped by the 3rd hour of TODAY to talk about the magazine's 2022 fitness award winners, and couldn't help but gush about these ice packs. The reusable packs conform to your body, but instead of using tape, straps or Velcro, the innovative design uses an adhesion gel that can re-stick up to 100 times and doesn't leave any residue behind (or pull out hair!).

You can use Paincakes ($12 each) anywhere you need a bit of relief, but popular spots include knees, elbows, back and shoulders. Several reviewers also claim they've had success using them to treat migraines and tendonitis. But Polosser told us they're great for anyone who's easing into a new exercise routine this month — aka anyone who set a 2022 fitness resolution. If you're looking for a more flexible option that can move with you as you go about your day, you'll want to add these packs to your recovery toolkit ASAP.

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