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Hot and cold therapy for recovery at home: cold therapy machines and ice machines for surgery, hot and cold therapy machines, Breg Polar Care units, cold compression wraps and hot and cold packs that fit inside braces.
Hot & Cold therapy is a time-tested technique for reducing inflammation, soothing sore muscles, and promoting quicker healing—whether after intense workouts or surgical procedures. Below, you’ll find specialized therapy machines and circulators that apply targeted cooling or heating to help manage pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Match the product to how long you need it and which joint hurts.
Best after surgery, when you need steady cold many times a day. Shop knee ice machines
Shoulder pads and wraps cap the joint for recovery after rotator cuff or shoulder surgery. Shop shoulder cold therapy
Slim packs slip into a back brace pocket for cold or heat while you move. Shop back ice packs
Full guideHot and Cold Therapy: When to Use Ice vs Heat for Pain, Injury and SurgeryA simple rule for choosing ice or heat, how long to use each and when a machine makes sense.Read the full guide
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Tell us what surgery or injury you're recovering from, and we'll help you choose a pack, wrap or machine. Our specialists can help you choose a size and style before you buy, and after your brace arrives you can use our fitting videos or book a virtual fitting session.
Unused items in their original packaging can be returned or exchanged within 30 days of purchase. See our Return Policy for details.
Contact Our TeamA cold therapy machine pumps chilled water through a pad, so the cold stays steady for longer sessions. An ice pack warms up within minutes and needs refreezing. Machines suit surgery recovery; packs suit minor injuries.
Suggested: Brace Direct FrozenIce Cold Therapy Machine
Yes, packs made for braces slip into a pocket in the brace, such as the back panel of many back braces. Keep a layer of fabric between the pack and your skin.
Follow your surgeon's instructions, since timing depends on the surgery. Keep the pad over a bandage or thin cloth, and check your skin often while the area is numb.
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Phone: 1-800-257-5870 / E-mail: service@bracedirect.com