Tag Archives: pain relief

World Osteoporosis Day

Every year, World Osteoporosis Day falls on October 20th. This is a day dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Around the world, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men are at … Continue reading →

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

When thinking of therapy, there are many different types for specific needs. Two therapies that can often be mistook for one another are Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Both Physical Therapists (PTs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs) have an extensive knowledge … Continue reading →

10 Benefits of Physical Therapy

Have you ever been injured or developed a medical condition that weakens your ability to move? Chances are you’ve seen a physical therapist during your recovery process. Physical therapy helps patients return to their original, or improved, level of function. … Continue reading →

ColdSpot™ Pain Relief Guide

Point Relief® ColdSpot™ Topical Analgesic provides fast-acting, cooling relief for minor pains and bruising. It penetrates deep to soothe the muscles and joints underlying the skin on which it was applied. The product is available in three distinct compositions that cater … Continue reading →

Topical Pain Relief: Menthol and Lidocaine

Topical pain relief treatments are a great temporary pain relief alternative to over-the-counter pain medication. It is a good option for patients who cannot take pain relief medication due to a sensitive stomach. Topical pain relief is fast-acting and can … Continue reading →

Choosing a Ball Chair

Earlier this week we touched upon the benefits of “Active Sitting.” To participate people have increasingly been switching out their standard chair for a ball chair in efforts to improve posture, lessen back pain, and incorporate exercise into their daily … Continue reading →

How to Use the CanDo® Stretch Strap

Do you stretch after your workout? Many of us know that we need to stretch after exercise, but for the sake of time or exhaustion we just end our workout without cooling down. This not only inhibits performance, but can … Continue reading →

FEI Retail Debuts Relief Pak® Heating Units at NATA 2017

FEI Retail will debut its new Relief Pak® Heating Units at the National Athletic Trainer Association’s AT Expo June 27 – 29, 2017 in Houston, TX. Relief Pak® heating units feature insulation at every size, including 4 and 6 pack units, … Continue reading →

How to Relieve Tight Muscles with the CanDo® Leg Stretcher

Tight leg muscles are nothing new to distance runners or bodybuilders. However, if you’re freshly new to these activities you might wonder how these people keep up with their training when their legs can become too tight to move. The … Continue reading →

Improving Posture with Resistance Bands

Technology has made us more productive and connected us in ways we never thought possible. However, for all the good technology brings, it has also created some physical issues. Technology has forced us to sit down most of the day … Continue reading →