Cold Laser Therapy and Pain

Cold lasers are becoming more commonly implemented for pain management on a personal level and in alternative medicine and pain management offices.  These lasers interact with photo receptors in your cells to decrease inflammation and encourage tissues repair in injured areas.

Cold lasers penetrate through the upper layers of skin to reach their target area and stimulate mitochondria.  They may be useful in reducing pain and stimulating healing, which makes them a valuable asset to any pain or injury management regimen.

Find some more great information about cold lasers here;
Integrity Chiropractic 
ColdLasers.Org

{Sources: Coldlasers.org, Spine-Health, Integrity Chiropractic}


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Alternative Therapies for Migraine Relief

Aside from applying a little Sore No More! to your temples, what else can you do to relieve migraine pain?

Acupressure
Acupressure is thought to relieve a variety of ailments through pressure on specific points of the body. Here are some migraine points you can try;
How to Use Acupressure Points for Migraine Headaches

Supplements
There are supplements that may be able to help prevent migraines or decrease pain when they occur. A healthy balanced diet should provide most of the vitamins and minerals you need, but if you're lacking, supplementing these ones might keep a migraine at bay.
Dietary Supplements and Botanicals for Migraine Headaches

Reflexology
Reflexology is similar to acupressure, as it uses massage or pressure on specific points of the body that are thought to associate with other parts of the body. Learn some reflexology to help with migraines here;
How To Use Reflexology to Treat Migraines

Hot and Cold Treatments
Try soaking your feet in hot water while applying a cool cloth to your forehead when you have a migraine. This encourages the blood vessels in your head to constrict and the vessels in your lower extremities to widen, allowing the balance of blood in your body to shift. Want to learn more?
Hot and Cold Treatments for Headache Relief

Learn More
Check out this article to learn more about holistic headache remedies. Remember that not all headaches are the same. Tension headaches, Cluster Headaches and Migraines have very different causes, so when you're looking for pain relief make sure to look for relief for the headache you're experiencing.

Have a wonderful, headache-free weekend!

*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

Alternative Therapies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Last week we explored what Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is and what causes it.  

Now the question is; what can you do about? 

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can require medical treatment and often results in surgery, but that doesn't mean that there aren't other options available.  There are many alternative therapy techniques that can relieve carpal tunnel symptoms and improve over all function and mobility of the wrists and hands.These include, but are not limited to; Reflexology, Herb Treatment, and Exercise.

Reflexology is the application of pressure to specific locations on the hands and/or feet that are believed effect various other parts of the body. Performing reflexology on points relating to the arms and wrists can potentially provide some relief from CTS.

The following links can provide you with more information regarding reflexology for CTS:
http://www.aznetnews.com/story.php?storyid=316
http://ezinearticles.com/?Hand-Reflexology-and-Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome&id=2246080

There are also supplements that are thought to improve carpal tunnel syndrome. These include vitamin B6, B12, and Arnica amongst others. Consulting an herbalist, naturopath or nutritionist can help you decide what supplements may be right for you.  Be sure to consult with your physician before introducing any new supplements to your diet.

Perhaps one of the most important things you can do at home to manage your CTS is exercise. Stretching your arms and wrists (gently) and doing range of motion exercises, as well as self massage and relaxation can decrease the amount of pressure on the median nerve and subsequently relieve symptoms.

Check out some Carpal Tunnel exercises at these links:
http://www.eatonhand.com/hw/ctexercise.htm
http://boingboing.net/2009/03/31/carpal-tunnel-syndro.html

For more information, check out:
http://altmedicine.about.com/od/carpaltunnelsyndrome/a/carpal_tunnel.htm

Many people who suffer from CTS wear wrist braces while performing repetitive wrist movements such as typing.  Our customers have reported that applying Sore No More! to their wrists, especially while wearing the braces improves the over all feeling of their wrists and hands. 

As with all exercises and alternative therapies, make sure to stay in your comfort zone. Do not over stretch or apply too much pressure, start small and work your way up to more intensive exercises. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome should be managed under your health care provider's supervision.

*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
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Moab, Utah 84532
Tel: (435) 259-5931
Toll Free: (800) 842-6622
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Alternative Therapies for Fibromyalgia Releif

Earlier in the week we learned what Fibromyalgia is. With between 3 and 5 million people suffering from FMS (Fibromyalgia Syndrome) in the United States alone, there is a huge demand for relief from its symptoms.

While FMS is often managed via pain medication, there are alternative therapies that have proven to be effective in relieving FMS pain and providing sufferers with a more diverse and active lifestyle than they would otherwise be able to lead.

One alternative method that may have a positive affect on FMS sufferers is acupuncture. Acupuncture is the Traditional Chinese practice of inserting needles into skin to release energy flow along the body's meridians. In more Western terms, it is said to increase endorphin release, and as we discussed when learning about using exercise to decrease pain- endorphins are the body's natural pain killers. Go here to read an excellent article on Acupuncture treatment of FMS.

Myofascial Release is the release of trigger points formed when there is stress or ingury to the muscle tissue and/or the connective tissue around it. . Read this article from the UK to learn about Myofascial Release work specifically geared toward FMS patients. You can learn more about Myofascial Release and find a practitioner near you here.

In the spirit of veering away from our usual line up, let's consider Hypnosis as a pain relief technique for FMS. Studies have shown that simple suggestions can increase or decrease the amount of pain that FMS sufferers experience. Check out this great article to learn more!

FMS is a difficult and poorly understood condition. There is such a large number of people suffering from it, yet it can be very hard for these people to find relief. Keep your alternative therapies in mind when looking for treatment options; Chiropractics, Massage, Myofascial Release, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Hypnosis, Reiki, Accupuncture, and Accupressure, just to name a few.

When it comes down to that moment when you need relief fast, consider turning to your trusty Sore No More! Remember; Sore No More! has a patented Fibromyalgia Treatment. Two tablespoons of Sore No More! in a warm bath has been proven to decrease Fibromyalgia pain for up to twelve hours. So grab a good book and head to the tub to soak your pains away!



*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
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Moab, Utah 84532
Tel: (435) 259-5931
Toll Free: (800) 842-6622
www.sorenomore.com