Breg Polar Care Wave Shoulder

Great product

Ice machine was a lifesaver

Ortho Bracing Bregg Polar Care Wave works very well! (Postoperatively or just muscle strain).

Outstanding customer service! The cool compression machine works very well. My surgeon explained that icing with compression heals you much faster than just ice alone. I even purchased a pad for my back; haven't used it yet. Only problem is the difficulty putting on the shoulder pad if you are not large (or mansize). Poor directions from manufacturer on how to apply. Orthobracing had to email me a "Youtube" video because the directions are only printed with pictures on the pad itself. The manufacturer should definitely make a smaller sized women's shoulder pad, or send more velcro straps to help adjust shoulder pad so it doesn't slip off. The ice bags it comes with leak easily; I purchased the large cubes as insurance from another less expensive site. Easiest way is with the bags though, so when I called them to tell them some were leaking, they shipped me another set of bags immediately. Really impressed with the customer service! They couldn't be nicer or more helpful. They realize that we're buying the unit because we're in a lot of pain and need quick relief. I realized that when using the machine I'm in less pain, therefore requiring Less Painkillers! Great machine for at home use without having to pay almost the same price just to rent a more expensive machine. So; differences are; you may pay more to buy this, but you OWN it and the clock isn't ticking. If your surgery was more involved causing a longer recovery time (like mine). Other difference is that you do have to change the ice bags/cubes every six hours, rental has freon so no changing ice bags. Not too messy. I have a metal mixing bowl next to it to put the top in while changing cubes/bags. I highly recommend the product, and especially this company to purchase it from. Feel better everyone! :)

It Works!!

I am using right now after my shoulder surgery. Very good for discomfort management. Make sure you have someone (special) to help with the on/off portion.