The original. Deep soothing thermotherapy. Doctor recommended moist heat. Use hot or cold. Filled with 100% natural grains. Flexible form fitting design. Reusable. Gentle soft touch fabric. A natural way to relieve pain. Carex - Caring for you. Bed Buddy Hot & Cold products are a convenient flexible solution for pain relief to help you maintain an active lifestyle. Simply microwave for moist heat therapy or cool in the freezer for cold therapy. Moist Heat: Penetrates deeply and quickly to increase blood flow, reduce pain and relax muscles. The benefits of moist heat include: Deeper penetration into tissues than ordinary dry heating pads or gel packs. Increased blood flow can relieve inflammened joints and help maintain flexibility. This is beneficial for those suffering from arthritis or rheumatic pain. Treatment of back pain caused by muscle spasms from strain or tension. Relief from pain and swelling caused by cramps. Cold Therapy: Bed Buddy can also be used cold for shorter periods when placed in the freezer for eight hours. Cold therapy is generally used to reduce acute pain and swelling during the first few days following an injury or inflammation due to athletic strains. Bed Buddy is flexible when frozen, conforming to your body and providing relief. Join the Care Connection at www.carex.com/ccc for money saving offers, product information, the chance to win free products and information resources to help with your symptoms. Hot & Cold Wrap Bed Buddy is Ideal for: arthritis; fibromyalgia - joint stiffness; sore muscles - sports injuries. Made in China.