Pain Relief

Spinal cord stimulators help some patients, injure others

COLUMBIA, S.C.—Desperate for relief after years of agony, Jim Taft listened intently as his pain management doctor described a medical device that could change his life.

Survey finds a majority of Americans seeking drug-free pain relief from injuries benefit from electrostimulation therapies

An overwhelming majority of Americans who have received electrostimulation therapy as a drug-free alternative to treat pain have become firm believers, according to new research.

Needles and electricity: The Percutaneous Functional Neuromodulation™ system

This series on the neurofunctional operating system has looked at the fundamental challenges faced by practitioners dealing with pain with movement disorders in their quest to answer the two main questions surrounding these conditions: what do we treat, and how?

All-natural product as effective as topical NSAIDs for pain relief: study

Data from a recent University of Toronto study has found that MuscleCare all-natural topical product is as effective as those containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). A recent double-blind study also revealed that all- natural Professional Therapy MuscleCare is marginally more effective than Voltaren, which contains Diclofenac NSAID.

Professional footwear

Spenco has introduced its new Professional Collection, attractive footwear ideal for people whose professions require long hours of standing or walking.

Professional touch

The new Biofreeze Professional is based on the original Biofreeze formula and has optimized key ingredients based on scientific research to provide a longer-lasting experience, according to the brand's proponent, Performance Health. It also has a smoother application with fast absorption for relief from backaches, arthritis, sore muscles and joints, sprains, strains and bruises.