There isn’t anything more refreshing than being outside on a nice summer day. For walks, games of softball, or pool time, kids of all ages come out to play in the sun. Unfortunately, children and adults are susceptible to cuts and scrapes during outdoor activities.
Our patients with repetitive movement patterns in their jobs such as factory workers or delivery drivers and even our new moms that are constantly picking up and holding a new baby can experience a seemingly insidious onset of pain.
Whether it is our weekend warriors, our home project DIYers or our friends that seem to walk into every corner in their own home, utilizing some in home pain relief can help manage those minor symptoms.
The new Sammons Preston hot and cold packs are more than just another line of heat and cryo-therapy packs. This is a comprehensive line of products intended to make ordering, treating, and healing easier.
Over-the-counter soft braces are prefabricated, commercially available supports made from materials such as neoprene, elastic knit, fabric, or soft composite blends. Some may have rigid support stays built within them to offer more stability along with comfort.
Healthcare professionals rely on both cryotherapy (cold therapy) and thermal therapy (heat therapy) to manage pain, control inflammation, and promote faster recovery. While both methods support healing, they work through different physiological mechanisms.
Traditionally, methods such as icing, elevating the injured limb, and lymphatic massage have been used to manage swelling. However, modern therapeutic techniques are gaining traction among clinicians for their ability to provide longer-lasting relief. One such method is the use of kinesiology tape, a flexible, elastic tape designed to support muscles and joints without restricting movement.
Migraines affect over one billion people annually, causing pain that should never be considered normal. There are a wide variety of contributors to migraines and a surprising one is temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).