Monday, February 28, 2011

The Malicious Migraine

It sneaks up on you.  Maybe you’re walking down the cleaning aisle at your local supermarket.  Perhaps you’re taking a class in a room full of fluorescent bulbs.  Maybe you just didn’t get enough sleep last night.  Before you know it, you’re laying in bed with a cool wash cloth across your forehead cursing the migraine that has chosen to make its presence so painfully obvious.

More than 29.5 million Americans, alone, suffer from migraines. Migraines are caused by vasodialation in the head which in turn causes nerve fibers to release chemicals that further the symptoms. (i.e. nausea, light sensitivity, etc.)

Fortunately, Sore No More can be used to help combat migraine pain!  Apply some to your temples and relax for a few moments, letting the gel work its magic.   You may also try these tips to help ease migraine pain.

  • Apply an ice compress or heating pad to the back of your neck/base of your skull for 15 minutes.
  • Dab a little lavender ssential oil under your nostrils (it’s best to dilute it in a carrier oil first)
    (note: some people are extremely sensitive to scents while having a migraine... use caution with this tip.)
  • Have a cup of coffee or black tea- caffeine has been shown to help some migraine sufferers.


Keep in mind that no migraine is the same.   While some things may work for one person, they may not work for another. Make sure to discuss your migraine-managing options with your doctor!

*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com

Monday, February 21, 2011

The Pain-Sleep Conundrum

Many of our customers have told us that they use Sore No More to help them get a good night’s sleep. We, of course, are huge fans of a good night’s sleep.

Far too many are caught in a vicious cycle; they have chronic pain so they can’t sleep.   Lack of sleep causes their pain to be worse the next day, and so the cycle continues.

Check out these articles to find out the affect that sleep can have on your pain level;

A quick Google search will yield more information regarding your particular pain needs, but the evidence is conclusive, good sleep=better health all around.

So, apply some Sore No More before you head to bed and allow it to help you get your 7-8 hours of rest every night.  (Don’t forget you can always add Sore No More to your pre-bed bath!)
*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com

Monday, February 7, 2011

Tips to Manage Low Back Pain

Your alarm has just gone off and as you swing your legs out of bed and stand up you realize that your lower back is bugging you.   Maybe you slept wrong, maybe it’s a chronic problem, but either way, it’s going to be a nagging intrusion on your day.    Why not try a few of these ideas to help your day run more smoothly?

  • Take a hot shower or bath to relax the muscles in your back. Alternately, apply a heating pad to the area in pain.  If you’re planning on doing any of the exercises listed below, you can benefit from having your muscles relaxed beforehand.


  • Apply Sore No More to the affected area after you’ve applied heat (via shower or heating pad).  The Capsacin in Sore No More can react to heat and may cause discomfort.
  • Check out this article to learn about the correct postures for sitting, sleeping, and lifting.
  • Take a break.  If there is a particular exercise that is contributing to your back pain, give your body a few days rest, or work on a different area.
  • Visit a massage therapist and/or a chiropractor.  Maybe your muscles just need a little TLC, or maybe there are subluxations in your spine that are causing extra tightness.  A professional can help you get things back in line.
  • Call your doctor.   The above tips may not apply when bulging discs, osteoporosis, or spinal deformities are present.  Please check with your doctor before trying any of them.
Always remember- your pain is manageable, it’s just a matter of finding something that works for you.  
*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com