Friday, January 27, 2012

The Many Uses for Sore No More!


There are many instances in which Sore No More can help relieve pain.  The following are just a few ideas, many of which you may have thought of your used Sore No More for in the past, and perhaps even a few that you hadn’t considered.

-On sore muscles after exercise.
-On arthritic joints.
-Applied to wrists under a wrist brace while working at any repetitive task (knitting/computer/etc) to alleviate carpal tunnel.
-2 tablespoons in a tub of warm water to relieve Fibromyalgia pain
- Applied to the jaw to relieve TMJ (temporomandibular joint) discomfort
-On temples and neck to combat tension headaches.
-Applied to feet after a long day of standing (try applying Sore No More, then putting a pair of socks on and then slide into your favorite slippers.)
-On your low back and gluts to combat sciatic pain.  
-After doing contrast therapy on afflicted muscles.  (Contrast therapy is the process of alternating ice and heat.  You should always begin and end with ice to decrease inflammation, not exceeding 10 minutes.)  *Do Not apply Sore No More BEFORE contrast therapy.  The active ingredients may react to more drastic temperatures, causing discomfort and skin irritation!*
-On your pets. (Sore No More is not tested for animal use, but many of our customers have had
favorable results using Sore No More to combat pain in their furry friends. Use Sore No More on your pets at your own discretion.)
-Before bed so you sleep more easily.
-When you wake up in the morning, so you can start your day pain free!

These are just a few ideas about how Sore No More can help you.  If you have any further suggestions, please feel free to comment on our Facebook Page or leave a comment on this post! 

*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

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Five Ways To Combat TMJ Pain


Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is, to put it in most basic terms, your jaw joint.  It is the hinged joint that allows you to open and close your mouth.  Many people suffer from pain in this joint.  There can be a variety of contributing factors and it can be beneficial to see your dentist and/or chiropractor to see about permanent solutions if you suffer from chronic TMJ pain or discomfort.   

Until then, here are five tips to help you combat TMJ pain.  

1.  Use Sore No More.  Sore No More has been remarkably effective for some of our customers who suffer from chronic TMJ pain.  Apply some over the jaw joint and also down the sternocleidomastoid muscle (along the side of your neck.)  

2. Stretch.  Gently open and close your mouth, do not cause yourself excessive pain and discomfort. Do this ten times. Stretch your neck by tilting your right ear toward your right shoulder until you feel a stretch and then holding for ten seconds.  Repeat on the left side.  Do this three times per side.  It’s important to remember that the muscles in your neck can directly effect your TMJ pain.

3.  Apply a heating pad to your jaw/neck.  This will relax the muscles and decrease pain. Follow by applying an ice pack for five minutes.

4.  Relax.  Find ways to relax and decompress before bed. Many people experience TMJ pain because they grind or clench their teeth while they sleep. This is less likely to happen if you fall asleep in a relaxed state.  

5. Massage.  Sometimes light massage over the TMJ can relax the muscles and decrease pain.  Follow it up by massaging the muscles of the neck.  Finding a good massage therapist who knows acupressure points on the cheeks and jaw can help combat pain.  

TMJ problems can wear down the joint and can also have a negative impact on your tooth and gum health, so make sure to get TMJ problems assessed and taken care of by a professional as soon as possible!

*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