Cold, compression, and heat therapy for shoulder pain and recovery — drug-free relief for rotator cuff strain, arthritis, and post-surgery healing.
For a fresh injury or flare-up, cold plus compression is the standard of care (the "I" and "C" in R.I.C.E.). A Soft Ice® Shoulder Wrap or universal compression wrap delivers icy cold and gentle compression in one, right where you need it.
For post-surgery recovery or a serious rotator cuff injury, the Polar Active Ice® 3.0 Shoulder Cold Therapy System circulates ice-cold water continuously — deep, hands-free cold that lasts for hours, the kind of relief a single pack can't match.
Once the swelling is down, switch to moist heat for chronic stiffness and arthritis — the Thera-Temp® Moist Heat Shoulder Wrap relaxes tight muscles and boosts circulation. One rule of thumb: skip heat on a fresh injury or swollen joint — lead with cold.
Want both on hand? The Shoulder Pain Relief Kit pairs cold and heat, and many people alternate the two through the day for the best results — see our Drug-Free Pain Management Kits.