Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches Feedback Thread NOW CLOSED

[AnnMumsnet]

Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches provide drug free soothing pain relief from pregnancy related muscular back pain. Like an ice pack, but more convenient and easy to use, Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches work by cooling the skin and underlying tissue helping to reduce both pain and swelling.

Here's what Deep Freeze say: "Back pain affects three out of four pregnant women yet many areunaware of the risks of taking certain medication during pregnancy according to new research. But there is no need to grin and bear the muscular aches and pains of pregnancy as just over half (55%) of women currently do."

They go on to say: "The cryotherapy (cold cooling pain relief therapy) provided by Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patch provides fast acting, self-adhesive, cooling pain relief to the affected area for up to 3 hours."

So testers, please share on this thread your opinion on the following: all comments welcome!

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

Everyone who tests the product and adds feedback as required will be entered into a prize draw where one tester will win £250 worth of John Lewis vouchers.

Please note your feedback and comments may be used by the team at Deep Freeze on social media and elsewhere. New pregnancy symptoms, including backache, should always be discussed with your doctor or midwife.

Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

T&Cs for prize draw here NB closing date now Monday 11 August 9am

[loubieloo76]

I'm 27 weeks and originally wanted to try these as I was suffering 24/7 back and neck pain treated with Physio. As it happened, by the time it came to the trial the Physio had do a it's job! However, I've since developed what's considered the normal lower back pain associated with pregnancy and a widening pelvis. Lying down is uncomfortable, walking and getting up!

Q2 The application of the patch was pretty easy....as long as you don't let it stick together once you've peeled off the backing! Once on, it stayed in place perfectly and I forgot about it really!

Q3 At first I felt only the cold and no pain relief....but after about an hour I suddenly realised the pain had gone!! Brilliant!

Q4 I'd definitely use these again and keep then in the medical cupboard.

Q5 I'd also recommend to others suffering with back pain and who are pregnant, breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers. I gave one to my old dad too to ease his back pain!

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money? I guess it is but I couldn't afford to use them throughout the pregnancy.

[Kar0123]

I am breast feeding my DD and she is 10 months. Due to posture of feeding and handling baby daily, has caused back pain to get worse day by day, i went to physio but back massage from OH has become like our daily routine before bed! So i was waiting for this cold patches to come as had used heat bags and patches before.

For me application was bit tricky for first one, then got hang of it. And stayed for long and worked more than 3 hrs

Yes, it did help me expected as i have a sharp pain in a point , it targeted exactly there, m very impressed

I would definitely use it again. Better than cribbing OH to massage daily ;)

Yes, i gave one to my neighbour too who has a 6 month baby, thou she doesn't breastfeed, carrying baby strains back too.

It is , when you are out and about, and to use rarely, but doesn't work out for me who wants it daily !!

[katiewalters]

I am currently breast feeding, but wanted to try them on my back as since being pregnant I have got back pain every now and then. They were easy to apply, good sticky side to keep patches in place. I didn't really like the mint aroma, and if you got it on your hand it lingered for ages. It did work, not as fast as I though it would, but it helped. I would leave the patches on no longer than 3 hours. I would recommend them, I gave one to my mom who gets pain in her knee and she said it helps as well. I think they are too expensive I wouldn't buy them at that price.

[PervyMuskrat]

Q1 - I'm 36w pregnant and have had a bad back for years. Visiting a chiropractor usually helps but it's expensive and not always possible to get an appointment so wanted to try some drug free pain relief.

Q2 - Easy to apply provided it didn't fold over onto itself. Lasted 3 or so hours if it hadn't folded over but lasted less time than that if I had to remove and reapply. Also took me a while to realise I could peel off the mesh to make it stick by itself . I liked how unobtrusive it is compared to strapping an ice pack to your back - also meant you could wander around easily, as mentioned by pp

Q3 - Yes, nice and cool feeling and helped with the aches and pains

Q4 - Yes, would definitely use again

Q5 - Yes, would definitely recommend

Q6 - Pricing seems relatively expensive - if you use 2/3 patches a day, the cost soon mounts up, especially if used for the relief of long term chronic pain.

Overall a very good product!

[WonderlandBride]

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.
Breastfeeding my 5 month old son. Wanted to try them as felt I was always in pain, which I think is from feeding lay down through the night. Occasionally take paracetamol but prefer not to while nursing.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?
Very difficult to apply by myself, needed my husband to help. Found the pain eased for around 2-3 hours.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?
Yes!

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?
Yes, I felt they worked well.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?
Yes, definitely.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?
Yes as they work, however if I hadn't tried them I would think this was expensive.

[Ecarter1975]

1.Six months pregnant and suffer from long term sciatica, when pregnant it's worse and obv can't take painkillers!
Have an office job with occasional driving so sitting down a lot which causes leg and back to go numb and ache.

1. Once you've got them on and flat they're fine but a bit difficult to twist and turn and get them in the right place with a bump in the way! OH has come in handy and helped.
   

1. Yes, considering it's just a patch very surprised at how effective they were.
   

1. Yes
   

1. Yes.
   

1. They are a little bit pricey so not the best VFM however very effective (and drug free) so they are worth it.

[dobedobedo]

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

I'm breastfeeding my 8 week old baby. I have had lower back pain since the start of my pregnancy and still have it now. I haven't taken any medication for it, I've just "coped" with it as I don't want any medications to pass through to my baby in my milk.
The pain is worse when standing up or sitting down. I can be walking quite stooped over for a few steps at various times throughout the day. Getting down on the floor to bathe or play with my child is very difficult. Carrying my baby or rocking him to sleep is hard too and I cannot do it for long.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

I've had to get my partner to apply it to my lower back for me as I found it hard to reach and the patch is very soft and floppy so difficult to handle behind your own back.
If I wasn't very active, they last longer. But if I have to run errands or move about, especially when it's hot outside, they peel off or get caught in the waist band of my giant, up to ear lobes maternity knickers!

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains? 

Yes! Not 100% all the time, especially if I had to move about a lot while wearing one, but firstly the cooling menthol type sensation is a distraction from the pain. And after about twenty minutes I can even stand up without stooping over when trying to walk! It definitely makes getting things done and rocking my baby to sleep or carrying him etc way easier.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain? 

Yes I would. The price is quite off putting though. Especially when I'm on maternity pay and so have a much reduced income and am trying to budget. These would be the type of things I might buy but then tell my partner they cost less than they actually did
If they stuck to your back better or were ever so slightly more rigid, like a sticking plaster, I'd be more inclined to buy them for maybe exercising or for when times when a cold pack or heat pack just isn't practical.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

Yes. I've even told my mum about them already as she cannot take pain killers due to a medical condition and has back pain (she's getting old!) I don't think she could afford them though.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

Not really. If I bought some, I would really ration them and only use them when the pain was really bad. But when the pain gets really bad, I could justify taking pain killers then. And they're less than a quid a pop. It's a shame because I do like them.

[Rigbyroo]

1. Breastfeeding 6 week old ds and have a 2 year old dd. I always feel hunched over and due to lifting them both and settling ds and carrying him in the sling I have awful lower back, shoulder and neck pain which has got worse since pregnancy.
   

Q2 The patch was fairly easy to apply but rolled up a little which I then struggled to unstick. It lasted around 2 hours.

Q3 The patch did help to relieve the pain.

Q4 I would buy again but I prefer the sensation of heat patches, however, in this weather the are ideal.

Q5 Would you recommend them-yes, already have done.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?-it's quite expensive, I would only really use them as a 'treat' though and for times when I'm not able to use a hot water bottle or wheat bag.

[newtothenet]

Thank you for choosing me to review this product!

1. I am 16 weeks pregnant and already suffering with backache from sitting at a desk all day. I don't think I have very good posture anyway which doesn't help! My lower back has a constant dull ache which doesn't seem to go away a part from when I go to my weekly yoga class.
   

2.I found the patch very easy to apply, I just peeled the backing off and stuck it on. I didn't find that it stuck for very long at all though. Even sitting still with the patch tucked into my pants, it still came unstuck within minutes. I would have expected this if Ihad been moving about but thought it was poor that it did this while I sat down relatively still.

1. I'm not sure that the patches did anything to relieve my pain. I found them quite strange in that they felt hot rather than cold to me!
   

1. I don't think I would buy them again as I'd stick to a hot water bottle. However if I had a different type of pain eg a sprain, and could strap the patch on, I might try them.
   

5.I may mention them as a suggestion by don't think I would recommend them.

6.I think the price is about right compared to similar items.

[VixStarr]

Thank you for choosing me for this trial.

Q1. I am pregnant with SPD so mainly used this for my lower back.

Q2. These patches were really easy to apply. But i definitely don't recommend putting them on after you have applied bio oil everywhere. I didn't like how they rolled/stuck to my clothes but I have used frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel in the past/ got soaking wet so really this is a minor complaint.

Q3. They did but i am unsure as to how how much they would work for me personally when i progress further into my pregnancy.

Q4. Yes, but only for really when i am for out and about. I feel that I can do something at home for less money.

Q5. -I did mention them as an alternative but its not something that i would rave about unless I knew that person was inclined to look at alternative pain relief- mainly because of cost. Cheap pain relief you can get for 40p for god knows how many tablets when you stick to own brand.

Q6. Not really - but then i feel that you can charge more as people who can't use ordinary medicine don't have any other really cheap alternatives. That annoys me a bit to be honest.

Thank you again for giving me an opportunity to take part in this trial though:-)

[NoodieRoodie]

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

I'm currently breastfeeding an 8 month old and have a lively 2.8 month old. By the end of the day I ache, particularly in my back due to the fact that until bedtime it's rare that I sit down on a chair all day.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

As others have said I didn't find it easy to apply as it was too sticky and folded in on itself too easily. I found that it lasted a couple of hours.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

The sensation was very strange to start with but I did find it soothing.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

I probably wouldn't as I find a hot water bottle gives far better results.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

Doubtful, I'd be more likely to recommend a warm bath and a hot water bottle.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

I think this is fairly expensive when you consider that you could be easily going through a pack a day in pregnancy.

[rainbow9713]

Q1: I have recently stopped breastfeeding my 1 year old and I am 19 weeks pregnant. I get achy shoulders because of the weight of my breasts as I am still producing milk.
Q2: I had to ask my partner to apply the patch to the top of my back, I found it didn't last very long though. It folds on itself very quickly and moves about and gets stuck to clothes.
Q3:after the initial shock of the cold I would say it did help to relieve aches it just doesn't last very long with the patch coming off easily.
Q4: I don't actually think I would go out and purchase the patches to be honest. You can buy a hot water bottle for around the same price and reuse, you can also buy ice packs to put in the freezer that can be reused.
Q5: if I was asked about the patches I would give my honest opinion and say that yes they help relieve pain, however the do unstick very easily. But if I have a friend or family member who works and needs discreet pain relief I would recommend.
Q6: I think they are expensive as I have said earlier there are other reusable things which would do the same thing. However, if you are at work etc the patches can be used discreetly which other things can't be. So if I was to buy them I would limit them to inly these times where I need discreet pain relief.

[lolapops1]

First of all thanks for choosing me as a tester,really pleased.
Q1 I am in the last stages of pregnancy and suffer backache most days,it can often leave me in tears.

Q2 The patch was really easy to apply,I could of done with it being slightly larger to cover a bigger area. It did last for round about 3 hours but I felt that I had to keep a constant pressure on it to get much use out of it. When nothing was pressing against it I could not feel the benefit.

Q3 Yes the patch did relieve my aches and pains I found it really helpful and it took my mind off the pain.

Q4 I think I might possibly buy the patches again and I would use them for similar pain.

Q5 Yes I would recommend them to friends and relations I found them useful.

Q5 I consider this to be average value,not something you could buy a lot of but I would still recommend them.

[NiceCupOfTeaAndASitDown]

Q1 I'm breastfeeding a toddler and also pregnant. I have intermittent lower back pain anyway which seems to get worse in pregnancy (lifting 2 toddlers and relaxin hormone probably) - I was keen to try something other than painkillers as I usually just put up with it or limit activity where possible which isn't fair on my DC

Q2 the first time the patch folded over itself and got stuck, the second really hurt when I took it off.. by the 3rd application I'd got the hang of the angles...this was fine but if I had paid for the patches I'd be quite narked. They lasted a good couple of hours

Q3 yes. I don't think I realised how bad the pain was until it went!

Q4 yes I'd buy them, they were a great alternative or addition to painkillers

Q5 yes I would. In fact DH used one when he put his shoulder out as he is limited on what pain relief he can take. He was pleasantly surprised with how well it worked

Q5 no I think they are quite expensive given the price of paracetamol. I would probably be happy to pay £4 for a pack of 3 or 4 but at that price I would only purchase if the pain was excessive or as a short term measure. perhaps pregnant/postnatal women could get a discount with their maternity exemption card?

[carli83]

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

I am breastfeeding a 9 month old. I get backache on a regular basis from carrying the baby and sitting on the floor playing with him.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

The patch was difficult to put on my lower back. I found that it did not stay in place very well and moved when I did and stuck to my clothing making it fold and come off.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

When the patch was in place I found it did ease muscle ache.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

I do not think I would buy them again due to them not staying in place. However if there was a patch that stayed in place better I would.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

I would recommend if it stayed in place better.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

I think that £1.65 is a lot for a single patch

[W33K1w1]

Q1 I am breastfeeding a nearly 4 mth old and wanted to try the patches as I suffer from a number of back pain issues, including Sciatica and general lower back pain. My pains vary in intensity from niggling aches to sharp jabs and constant severe pain and can at times restrict or even prevent me from carrying out general required tasks such as lifting my toddler, getting in and out of the car and simply bending to pick items up.

Q2 I found the patch easy to apply, as you can attach it directly to your skin (rather than it having to be attached to clothes like some other patches) I found I could put it exactly where it needed to go, however, my pain is mainly lower back and I know it could be awkward to place it higher up for other types of back pain. I found it would sometimes start rolling and sticking to my clothes after a good few hours but by then the effects were wearing off anyway as I found the effects lasted for about 2-3 hours

Q3 The patch did help ease the pain a little, but I don't feel it went cold enough for my liking, I usually use a flexible freezer pack and belt for my back and that gets really cold and has a massive effect, but the patches work well enough for when out and about and I don't have access to my freezer packs.

Q4 I would buy them again as they definitely had some effect and would be very handy for keeping in my handbag/changing bag for when I need the pain relief when out and about or away on holiday etc but I wouldn't buy them for general daily use as they would work out too expensive and my freezer packs are free and have more effect

Q5 I would recommend them to friends in a similar situation as they will offer more pain relief than paracetamol alone can provide and they are drug free to boot :)

Q5 The cost of the patches is about right I'd say, taking into account the cost of materials/making them etc. Obviously I'd like them a little cheaper as they would work out far more expensive than a packet of ibuprofen in the long term when able to take them, but for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding then they would be a Godsend. For me personally, I would only buy them for emergencies etc

[nickyjlees]

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.
5 m

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

[nickyjlees]

Q1
5 months pregnant and wanted to try as have always suffered from mild to medium level pain from back ache which has become worse in pregnancy. Pain mainly when sat at desk all day at work and when trying to sleep. Makes it very difficult to relax and get any decent sleep leading to an even more grumpy pregnant lady!

Q2
Easy to apply, lasted at least a good 3 hours

Q3
Whilst wearing the patch and for a number of hours following the pain was either relieved or dulled depending on how strong it was in the first place, definitely made a difference.

Q4
Yes

Q5
Yes I've already recommended to another pregnant lady

Q5 For me they work and therefore this is a good price to pay for pain relief from something that can be so distracting it makes it difficult to sleep or concentrate at work.

[FatalCabbage]

1 - bf. Have been pg, bf or both for nearly seven years now, and had come to think pain was something I just had to put up with. I have four old rib breaks that ache in cold weather and/or if I've been carrying the younger DC too much.

2 - because the pain is on my back I couldn't really reach toto do it myself, but DH did it.It was slower to start working than I though but has now been working for half an hour or so and It is just bliss.

3 - yes oh yes. This is muscular and oh it's beautiful.

4 - I had thought I'd share this box but they're mine all mine. I'd say better than drug relief but I don't remember that well.

5 - yes, will absolutely recommend.

"5" - I'm a bit startled by the price, as I can see that for chronic conditions it would be nice to use one a day. I think I'd look out for offers (eg BOGOF) and only use them when I was really uncomfortable. I wouldn't feel happy just chucking them in the supermarket trolley, for example.

Thank you so much for including me. This is heavenly.

[Gingerandlemon]

Q1. I am still breastfeeding my ten month old and due to having a very hungry and heavy little one plus complications following an emergency C-section (and probably bad posture!) I have been left with a couple of very sore areas on my back. I haven't found paracetamol very effective and am unable to take ibuprofen for other medical reasons. I was keen to try the patches as an alternative, with the added bonus of the cooling effect during this warm weather.

Q2 I found the patch reasonably easy to apply to my lower back but trickier on my upper back as it was quite floppy and tended to get folded up. It lasted well while I say still but when I moved around more started to peel away.

Q3 yes, this certainly did offer relief and the effect lasted for a couple of hours - much better than paracetamol!

Q4 yes definitely. I found that they really helped.

Q5 Yes - as long as they had someone to help out them on!

Q5 I find this quite pricey, which would put me off, but I'm not surprised as I think it's a really good product.

[Catpawprint]

Q1 breast feeding 10 week dc2. Am hyper mobile and my shoulders and hips slip out of joint. I damaged my neck during pregnancy and get constant ache in it, made worse when I bf in a poor position whilst out and about.
The pains are daily and I dont like bombarding my milk with painkillers so only take them when I am in so much pain I can't move or sleep. These patches sounded like a great alternative.

Q2. Patch was lovely and soft and the menthol smell wasn't too strong. I have a fluffy neck and was terrified about 'waxing' it when using them. The patches like to curl and stick to themselves but are easy to straighten out as they aren't too sticky so aren't painful or exfoliating to remove! Instant oooh lovely ice feeling then intermittent hit and cool menthol sensations for about 2 hours. But relief for about 2.5 hours.

Q.3 The patch was especially great for a tension headache when I put it on my forehead. It's not a silver bullet but does help with my joint and muscle aches.

Q4. Yes I would definitely use them again, but not daily due to expense.

Q5. I would definitely recommend to friends and my elderly mum. I understand why they cost so much for a single patch (technology for gel, get back research costs etc) however, as others have said we are on maternity pay so it's far too much. I would be naughty and cut the patches in half to make them go further.

Thank you very much for letting me try them.

[Uzma01]

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.
I have had back pain for years, which has gotten worse since severe back spasms in 2009; since then it comes on fairly regularly and I did have it in both pregnancies. At times it's hard to move around when it's really bad, otherwise I use heat patches to make it through the day. Also get neck/shoulder pain, especially when suffering from migraines - the heat patches applied to the shoulders helps to alleviate the migraine pain.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch - how was it to apply? How long did it last?
I used it twice on lower back pain; was easy to apply but it did seem as though it kept coming away from my back. Had to smooth it next to the skin often. Lasted around 4 hours.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?
Yes, but had to keep flattening out to feel the effects.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?
Maybe if they were reasonably priced. There were lots to sample, so I'd carry on using them in the summer as the heat patches can get uncomfortable when it's hot.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?
Yes if they were more reasonably priced and they didn't want to take painkillers.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?
Not at either price; the disposable heat patches I get cost a lot less than this. Plus they last between 8-12 hours depending on the brand, thus 2-3 times longer than these. Also the electric one I have, which I mainly use at night, automatically shuts off at 3 hours and has 5 intensities of heat. It's cheap to run and given I bought it with vouchers I won on MN - it was free!

[madeleinefaye]

Q1: I am breastfeeding an 8 week old and have had back pain since pregnancy, usually after sleeping badly, and also lately have suffered from joint pain especially around my knees and hips.

Q2: The patches are very easy to apply - they did wrinkle up but it didn't affect use really. They were more difficult to apply to your back on your own but I just got someone to help me. I did find that they tended to come off if you place them on a smooth area where you're likely to sweat more, so my lower back wasn't an ideal place. However they stuck well other places, even around a joint with lots of movement, and stayed for a few hours as advertised.

We were actually surprised as to how cold they did feel and how long it lasted, since it seems to be menthol which does the cooling.

Q3: It was soothing for back pain but I found it especially good for joint pain. After having to step tenderly on one of my knees that felt like it had sprained, I applied a patch for a few hours and it felt much better. My partner also tried them for pain in his feet/ankles from standing up all day at work and said they did help with that.

Q4: Probably not for muscular pain like back pain - I feel like I prefer to have heat to relieve that sort of deep tissue ache. But for sprains it's a really convenient way to relieve pain without having to carry around a bag of ice or something, so you can still do everything you need to do on your feet.

Q5: For the reasons above then yes, if somebody needed something to keep them on their feet while relieving pain.

Q5: I really don't think I could justify spending that much! I have reheatable heat packs and could always either get an ice pack or use paracetamol.

[odi1]

Q1 I am breast feeding my 3 month old I am getting shoulder and neck pain mostly in the morning.

Q2 it was tricky but I think that was where it was going g rather than the product. It peeled at the edges as others have said. It lasted about 2 hours

Q3 yes it provided a nice sensation while in place

Q4 probably not once the ones I have are gone. Just too expensive compared to paracetamol or ibuprofen.

Q5 maybe as a one off but I wouldn't consider them a long term option

Q6 very expensive compared to paracetamol or ibuprofen. If they were reusable maybe but it would be very expensive if somebody had a long term pain issue.