If you are reliant on heat or ice packs like I am......

I have pain just to the left of T1. I spend most of my time in a high backed chair so I can keep the ice pack firmly against the area. I have tried using belts and rope to secure it (but they tend to strangle me when I try to sleep with it. I have tried clipping the ice pack to my bra straps. Nothing has really been satisfactory. I was just at a store (Ocean State Job Lot....for those of you in the New England area) and found an instant heat pack that can be reheated in boiling water, a microwave or frozen in the freezer. It is about 5 inches by 10 inches for the pad, then has straps on each end that velcro together. I think it is meant to use on your lower back and strap around your tummy. I am using it over my left collarbone to cover that area down to the bad pain spot and then strapping under my right arm.....and it is working out awesome ! The product is called Nice and Hot. Their website is NICEnHot.com. At Ocean State, they are only $4 a pop. I'm soooooo happy !