Pain Relief

Arthritis Treatment with Thermophore

The Pain Cycle

* Free FedEx Ground Shipping for orders over $59.00 * Except Hawaii & Alaska

Low back and neck pain may be caused by trauma or continual strain. The body responds to such pain with muscle guarding, an attempt to immobilize the painful site by tightening the muscles. Muscle guarding impairs circulation in the affected area. The decrease in blood supply leads to a decrease in metabolism with an accumulation of waste products. TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulator) and moist heat modalities can help break this pain cycle and aid in the normal healing process.

---

Using Tens & Moist Heat To Relieve Pain
TENS + Moist Heat = Less Pain
TENS can help relieve pain. It works by sending an electrical current into tense muscle areas, causing the muscles to contract and relax. TENS is often used instead of medication to reduce pain. It is especially effective for treating low back and neck pain. Like many modalities, however, the relief is only temporary.

Moist Heat is an excellent supplement to TENS treatments. It relaxes tense muscles and eases stiff joints. It improves circulation, brings fresh blood to the affected area and takes away waste. In short, heat provides pain relief and speeds healing. Still, like with TENS, the relief is temporary.

TENS + Moist Heat can add hours of pain relief to your day. Use moist heat before getting up in the morning to relieve stiffness in the neck or low back. Then use TENS to help you throughout the day. And, at the end of the day, use moist heat to help you relax and rest.

---

About Moist Heat
For centuries, people have known that heat can relieve pain. We soak in hot tubs or apply electric heating pads because we know instinctively that heat will help us feel better.
What exactly does heat do? 
• Heat improves circulation
• Heat improves cell function (metabolism)
• Heat decreases stiffness in tendons and ligaments
• Heat relaxes the muscles and decreases muscle spasm
• Heat lessens pain

Medical professionals explain that heat causes dilation of the blood vessels in the area being treated. This increase in blood flow brings fresh blood to the area and takes waste away from it. The result is that heat eases pain and speeds healing.

---

About the Thermophore ® Moist Heat Pack ™
Electric hot packs are one of the most popular sources of therapeutic heat in the home. They come in various sizes to fit the body part in need of treatment, and they are clean, inexpensive, and simple to use. In addition to these standard features, the Thermophore Hot Pack provides two unique benefits: moist heat and safety.
Moist heat treatments are more effective than dry heat treatments. This is because moisture transmits heat better than air. The outer fleece blend cover of the Thermophore Hot Pack draws humidity from the air and retains it. Once the heat is turned on, the moisture is forced out of the fleece blend and onto the treated area.
The "on" switch makes the Thermophore Hot Pack safe. The switch allows you complete control of the temperature; and should you fall asleep, your grip on the switch relaxes and the heat automatically turns off.

---

To Purchase"click link" below:

Thermophore Standard Size 14" x 27" - Because of its large size, the Standard can be applied to larger areas of the body, including the entire spine, both shoulders, and the legs. Versatility makes this the most popular size.

Thermophore Medium Size 14" x 14" - Especially useful for children, or on special parts of the body, such as hands, feet, shoulders, elbows or knees. In many instances, it is chosen by people who are smaller in stature and cannot handle the large size.

Thermophore Petite Size 4" x 17" - Designed specifically for use on the neck, throat, sinuses and jaw areas (TMJ).

Thermophore Muff (Cylinder shape) - Designed especially for moist heat therapy to the hands, and may also he used on elbows and ankles. This unit has a special on/off