Cold, compression, and heat therapy for knee pain — drug-free relief for post-surgery recovery, arthritis, runner's knee, sprains, and everyday wear.
The knee is where continuous cold therapy really shines. After knee surgery — an ACL repair, meniscus, or total knee replacement — or with a serious injury, the Polar Active Ice® 3.0 Knee & Joint Cold Therapy System wraps the knee and circulates ice-cold water for hours of deep, steady, hands-free cold. It's the kind of relief surgeons and physical therapists recommend, and larger 16-quart and double-system options keep the cold going even longer.
For a fresh sprain or flare-up, cold plus compression is the standard of care. A Soft Ice® Deluxe Knee Wrap or universal compression wrap delivers targeted cold and support to numb pain and calm swelling.
For chronic stiffness or arthritis, switch to moist heat — the Thera-Temp® Moist Heat Knee Wrap relaxes the surrounding muscles and boosts circulation. One rule of thumb: skip heat on a fresh injury or swollen knee — lead with cold.
Want both on hand? The Knee Pain Relief Kit pairs cold and heat, and many people alternate the two through the day — see all our Drug-Free Pain Management Kits.