Tag Archives: pain relief
Topical Pain Relief: Menthol and Lidocaine
Topical pain relief treatments are a great temporary pain relief alternative to over-the-counter pain medication. It is a good option for patients who cannot take pain relief medication due to a sensitive stomach. Topical pain relief is fast-acting and can … Continue reading
Choosing a Ball Chair
Excessive sitting is associated with an array of health issues. According to the Mayo Clinic, back pain, joint soreness, and neck strain are all immediate issues experienced when participating in prolonged sitting. In addition to the more immediate pains experienced, sitting … Continue reading
How to Use the CanDo® Stretch Strap
Do you stretch after your workout? Many of us know that we need to stretch after exercise, but for the sake of time or exhaustion we just end our workout without cooling down. This not only inhibits performance, but can … Continue reading
How to Relieve Tight Muscles with the CanDo® Leg Stretcher
Tight leg muscles are nothing new to distance runners or bodybuilders. However, if you’re freshly new to these activities you might wonder how these people keep up with their training when their legs can become too tight to move. The … Continue reading
FEI Introduces Relief Pak® Heating Units
Fabrication Enterprises Inc (FEI), the leading manufacturer and distributor of physical therapy and fitness products, is pleased to announce its new Relief Pak® Heating Units. Relief Pak® heating units feature insulation at every size, including 4 and 6 pack units, … Continue reading
Improving Posture with Resistance Bands
Technology has made us more productive and connected us in ways we never thought possible. However, for all the good technology brings, it has also created some physical issues. Technology has forced us to sit down most of the day … Continue reading
Instant Heat Therapy
Heat Therapy has been used for centuries as a simple and effective way to manage pain, joint and muscular stiffness. Heat not only relieves pain but it enhances the recovery process. By increasing tissue elasticity, heat reduces your resting muscle … Continue reading
Relieving Tight Muscles with the BLACKROLL® MINI
Foam rolling is great method for increasing mobility in muscles and in the fascia. Regular foam rolling can also help shorten recovery time. That being said, sometimes a regular-sized foam roller can’t hit smaller areas of the body that can … Continue reading
Top Products for Hip Replacement Recovery
Did you know more than 300,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed in the United States each year? The hip is one of the body’s largest joints. If it becomes damaged by arthritis, a fracture, or other conditions, common activities like … Continue reading
3 Tips to Prevent Running Injuries
The trees are budding, the days are getting longer, and many runners are coming out of their winter hibernation and are back on the roads. Unfortunately, half of those runners will probably end up nursing a running injury at some … Continue reading