Meet two new hot and cold packs from BodyICE: the Migraine & Headache Cap and the Wrist, Thumb & Bunion Ice Pack. Both are made from soft 10mm hydrogel that you can freeze or warm, and both are made for the places that are hard to care for.
Since 2006, we've made hot and cold packs for knees, ankles, shoulders and backs. Over the years, two questions kept coming up from you.
"Do you have something for my head?"
"What can I use on my thumb, my wrist or my foot after surgery?"
Today we have an answer to both.
a note from lydia
As an aerial skier, I spent a lot of years recovering from injuries. The cold packs I had leaked, slipped and never quite fit where I needed them. That frustration is why I started BodyICE.
These two packs come from the same place. Simple care that fits the part of you that needs it, so you can rest, recover and return to movement at your own pace.
Lydia Lassila, Olympic Champion and BodyICE founder
keep a cool head
Migraine & Headache Cap
Hot or cold, $69.95
Your head called. It wants a break.
Meet the Migraine & Headache Cap. Pop it in the freezer, pull it on, and let soothing cold wrap around your forehead, temples and eyes. Prefer warmth? It does that too.
It's made for headaches, migraines, long screen days and, yes, the morning after.
- 3pm, inbox open, head pounding. Cap on, lights off, five minutes of cool. You've earned it.
- When the kids are loud and your head is louder.
- Big night? Cool head. It's the only hat you'll want to wear the morning after, and it makes a pretty good 1 January uniform.
The 10mm hydrogel moulds to the shape of your head, with gentle, even pressure that stays put while you lie back and switch off. No ice, no leaks, no mess. It's reusable, wipes clean and one size fits most.
How to use the Migraine Cap
- Freeze it or warm it.
- Pull it on over your forehead, temples and eyes.
- Lie back and rest for 20 minutes.
We'll be honest with you: the cap won't fix what's behind a headache. What it offers is soothing comfort while you rest. If your headaches are new, severe or changing, please speak with your health professional.
Lights off. Cap on.
rule of thumb: recover first
Wrist, Thumb & Bunion Ice Pack
Hot or cold, $65.95
Your thumb scrolls, texts, games and opens jars all day without complaint. Until it complains.
This pack is for the small joints everyone overworks: thumbs that scroll, wrists that type and carry, and feet that spend the night in heels or the weekend on a trail. It wraps around your wrist, thumb or big toe. Freeze it for soothing cold, or warm it for stiff, tired joints.
- Skiers and snowboarders: poles, falls and cold mornings on the chairlift. Your thumbs take a lot on the slopes.
- New parents: lifting, rocking, carrying, repeat. If your wrists and thumbs have been working overtime, this one's for you.
- Gardeners and makers: weekend in the garden? Knitting marathon? Your hands earned this.
- Gamers: ten more minutes turned into three hours. Give your thumbs a cool down between rounds.
- Runners and hikers: big miles, happy feet. Some cool for the bunion that's been along for every step.
- Party season: heels on Saturday. Ice on Sunday.
The 10mm hydrogel moulds to each area for a snug, even fit, so it stays where you need it. It's reusable, wipes clean and one size fits most.
Sore on both sides? Two packs mean both hands or both feet are covered.
for the slopes
An ice pack for skier's thumb
Skier's thumb gets its name from falling with a ski pole in your hand. The pole pulls your thumb back and away from your fingers, straining the ligament at the base of your thumb. It's one of the most common ski injuries, second only to knee injuries (Physiopedia).
The Wrist, Thumb & Bunion Ice Pack wraps snugly around the base of your thumb and your wrist. Use soothing cold after a long day on the slopes, or gentle warmth for a stiff, tired hand.
If you think you've hurt your thumb skiing, see your GP or physio first, then follow their plan for when and how to use hot and cold. Lydia spent her career on snow, so this one is close to her heart.
bunions and after surgery
A bunion ice pack that stays put
The same pack slips over your big toe, so you can care for a sore bunion at the end of a long day on your feet. It's also there for caring for your hand or foot after surgery, including bunion surgery.
How to use it on a bunion
- Freeze it or warm it.
- Wrap it on around your big toe.
- Rest for 20 minutes.
After surgery, always follow your surgeon's or physio's advice on when and how to use hot and cold therapy.
Cold calms. Heat renews. Care supports.
Not sure whether to use cold or warm? Here's a simple guide.
Cold is often used soon after a knock, strain or sprain, to calm the area.
Warmth is often used for tight, stiff areas, to help you relax.
Your body is the best guide. If something doesn't feel right, stop. And if you're unsure, ask your physio, GP or surgeon what suits your recovery. Want more detail? Read our guide, Which is better? Hot or cold packs for back pain.
why 10mm hydrogel
Made to stay put
Both new packs use a 10mm hydrogel that is thick enough to retain its temperature whilst still moulding to your body. It sits close to the skin for even contact, holds its shape, and doesn't drip or leak like ice. It's the same thinking behind every BodyICE product: care that's simple to use, so you'll actually use it.
party season
Your head-to-toe recovery kit
Pair the Migraine & Headache Cap with the Wrist, Thumb & Bunion Ice Pack and you're covered from the morning after to the Christmas party heels. Together they come to $135.90, so your order ships free (free shipping on orders over $100).
Looking for gift ideas?
- The Migraine & Headache Cap: for the friend who's always first on the dance floor and last to get up the next day.
- The Wrist, Thumb & Bunion Ice Pack: a stocking filler for the skier, the gamer, the gardener and the one who never puts their phone down.
Sore on both sides? Two thumb packs also ship free.
your questions
Migraine Cap and Thumb Pack FAQs
Can I use the Migraine & Headache Cap hot and cold?
Yes. Freeze it for soothing cold, or warm it for gentle warmth. Always test the temperature before you put it on.
How long should I wear the Migraine Cap?
Lie back and rest with it on for 20 minutes. If your headaches are new, severe or changing, speak with your health professional.
Can I use the Wrist, Thumb & Bunion Ice Pack for skier's thumb?
Yes. It wraps around the base of your thumb and your wrist. If you've hurt your thumb, see your GP or physio first and follow their plan for hot and cold.
Can I use the pack after bunion surgery?
It's made to wrap around your big toe, including after surgery. Always follow your surgeon's or physio's advice on when and how to use hot and cold therapy.
Do the packs fit everyone?
Both are one size fits most. The 10mm hydrogel moulds to your head, wrist, thumb or foot for a snug, even fit.
How do I clean them?
Both packs are reusable and wipe clean.
Do you offer free shipping?
Yes, on orders over $100 AUD. The cap and the pack together come to $135.90, so they ship free.
care that brings you back
Recovery doesn't follow a straight line, and it doesn't run to anyone's timetable but yours. Whether it's a sore head at the end of a long week or a slow return after bunion surgery, we're here for every step.
Every comeback starts from the neck up.
Trust your body.
Return to movement.
Founded by Olympic Champion Lydia Lassila · Trusted by orthopaedic surgeons · Australian owned and operated · Since 2006
Always test the temperature before use. Do not use on broken skin or open wounds. If you have reduced sensation or circulation concerns, speak with your health professional before use.
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