Cold, compression, and heat therapy for hip pain — drug-free relief for bursitis, arthritis, hip-replacement recovery, and everyday soreness.
For hands-free, longer-lasting cold — especially after hip surgery or a hip replacement — the Polar Active Ice® 3.0 Hip Cold Therapy System wraps the hip and circulates ice-cold water continuously for hours, the deep, steady cold a single pack can't match.
For a flare-up or acute strain, cold plus compression is the standard of care. A Soft Ice® Back & Hip or Lumbosacral compression wrap delivers targeted cold and support around the hip and lower back.
For the chronic stiffness of arthritis and bursitis, moist heat relaxes the surrounding muscles and eases the joint — the Thera-Temp® Moist Heat Back & Hip Wrap covers the area comfortably. One rule of thumb: skip heat on a fresh injury or swelling — lead with cold.
Many people alternate cold and heat through the day for the best relief — see our Drug-Free Pain Management Kits.