How to make a Quick Gel Ice Pack | eHow.com.

What a great idea!!!  I’ve been having lower back pain for many years now and it’s gotten to the point where it’s very painful to even walk around or get up from a sitting position.  I started looking around on the internet to find and purchase an ice pack and came across this article.  It describes a way of quickly making your own gel ice pack.  So if you’re ever in need of an ice pack for any reason, use this method.  I can safely say that it works.  I had Kathy make these based on the recipe and I’m using one right now.  I just wrap it in a paper towel so it’s not directly contacting my skin.  And sure enough it is completely malleable and very cold.  This will be a cheap, quick solution to buying ice packs.

I went one step further and asked Kathy to make a pouch out of old t-shirts so I can zip up the ice pack in the pouch.  This way I don’t have to use a paper towel that slides around and the cloth provides a little bit more protection.  What’s more, since it’s made out of the cotton t-shirt it’s very comfortable. Yeah, I’m sure that