I was introduced to Squid through my physical therapy clinic where I was treated after a total knee replacement. My PT sessions ended with 15 minutes of Squid squeeze and it was heaven--so much so I often joked to my therapist about having a shirt made that read "I'm only here for the ice."
When I learned I could buy a Squid for home use I was thrilled. I'm back to work at a job that is very physical, and I'm still doing two rounds of PT at home each day, so by the end of a day icing and compressing with my Squid is a wonderful way to relax and know I'm doing good stuff for my knee. Plus it feels wonderful--like an icy little hug.
The Squid is a solid product--it's built/sewn very well, all the components are top notch quality, and it's super easy to use--charge up the motor, connect the air tube, place the ice pack in the wrap, settle into a comfy spot, and you're good to go. The bell that dings to let you know time is up is perfect--not too loud, not too soft--and other than that Squid is almost completely silent.
Squid beats a standard ice pack by a mile--the automated compression is the thing that makes Squid stand out from all the other ice packs--and they even include a skin protector sleeve so you don't get ice burn while using it. It's a small but very thoughtful touch.
I highly recommend a Squid if you have a body part that needs icing.
