Best used as part of a physical therapy or athletic training regimen or for post-op application.Designed to help reduce pain and swelling due to back sprains, nerve blocks, nucleoplasty, kyphoplasty, spine fusion, pain management or post-op injuries.This wrap is used for cold application and does not emit compression. Potential Indications: spine fusion, nucleoplasty, nerve blocks, fractures, sprains, kyphoplasty and pain management. Uses cold therapy to provide comfort and relief to the lower back. Simple to apply and remove using one lightweight Velcro strap.