Tag Archives: pain relief
Sprain or Fracture?
When your wrist becomes damaged, it can be hard to diagnose if the wrist is broken or just sprained. Your wrist is comprised of numerous bones and ligaments that connect bones to one another inside a joint. Damaging your wrist by … Continue reading
Lidocaine for Back Pain
Muscle sprains and strains in the back can be painful but are definitely treatable. The LidoSpot™ Pain Relieving Patch is the perfect tool to temporarily relieve back pain. With this lidocaine patch you can stay mobile and perform daily tasks with less pain. … Continue reading
Causes of Back Pain
Ever wake up in the morning with aches and pains in your back? Turns out hurting your back is no joke. Your back is an important part of your body and needs to be taken care of properly. Back pain is … Continue reading
Warming up with Relief Pak® Moist Heat Therapy
Heat therapy is similar to cold therapy as both are used to alleviate pain. Some treatment plans even use both heat and cold therapy together. In these situations, cold compression is used first after which heat therapy is applied. One … Continue reading
Preparing for Winter Joint Stiffness
With this week marking the beginning of December, we all know that winter is coming very soon. With Winter, comes cold weather. When it gets cold outside, our joints tend to stiffen and can cause some pain and discomfort. It … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: CanDo® Back Stretcher
Stretching can be very beneficial for athletes and people who exercise regularly. Stretching can also help those with muscle pain by limbering up tense muscles. One such area of the body that tends to tense up is the back. With … Continue reading
Treating Shoulder Pain
If you are experiencing shoulder pain, it is essential to see your doctor immediately to develop proper plan of care. However, if you cannot see a doctor in the near future, there are many ways you can soothe shoulder pain yourself … Continue reading
Causes of Shoulder Pain
The ability to move around and be mobile is something a lot of people take for granted. As people get older, the ability to do certain movements can become limited. One cause of this can be unexpected pain, that can … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: Bongers
Bongers are a great tool for percussive massages. As implied in the name, Bongers lightly tap or “bong” the patient for a soothing massage. Using the Bongers is both fun to do and easy to use. Bongers feature long, ergonomic handles … Continue reading
Percussive Massage Therapy
Did you know that a massage can not only relax you, it can also relieve soft tissue pain? This type of massage therapy can be achieved through a percussive massage. This treatment, also known as tapotement, is a new breakthrough … Continue reading