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Winter Safety

1/23/2020

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As a follow up to our last blog post ‘Walking in a Winter Wonderland’ we are pleased to present more winter safety tips! 
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Outdoor exercise is safe for almost everyone, even in cold weather. But if you have certain conditions, such as asthma, heart problems or Raynaud's disease, check with your doctor first to review any special precautions you need based on your condition or your medications. Also, always check the weather and factor in the wind chill as this can increase the likelihood of frostbite and always dress accordingly or in extreme situations stay inside.

Hypothermia & Frostbite
Also as this season is especially cold, be sure to be aware of symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia. 
Symptoms of Frostbite 
Frostbite is an injury to the body that is caused by freezing. Frostbite is most common on exposed skin, such as your cheeks, nose and ears. It can also occur on hands and feet.
Symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling or a stinging sensation in the affected area.
Treatment: Immediately get out of the cold if you suspect frostbite. Slowly warm the affected area - but don't rub it because that can damage your skin. Seek emergency care if numbness doesn't go away.
Symptoms of Hypothermia
Hypothermia is abnormally low body temperature. When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced. Exercising in cold, rainy weather increases the risk of hypothermia. Older adults and young children are at greater risk.
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Hypothermia signs and symptoms include:
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  • Intense shivering
  • Slurred speech
  • Loss of coordination
  • Fatigue

Seek emergency help right away for possible hypothermia.
Depression
The cold, dark, and damp weather, shorter days and decreased daylight can have a psychological effect of reducing your tolerance to pain as well as maintaining energy levels. Keeping your mind engaged with things you enjoy, figure out how to get enough sleep, adequate nutrition, and exercise can be beneficial to improving your mood and mentally managing chronic pain. 
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Inflammation and joint pain flare-ups

Many people with arthritis swear by the pain in their joints as a predictor of rainy or cold weather. While there is no clear scientific proof or explanation as to why this is so, most people living with chronic joint disorders, such as arthritis, will agree that there is a link between joint pain and cold weather. 

Luckily, this doesn’t mean you don’t have to pick up and move to a different climate. There’s plenty you can do at home to relieve joint pain.

  • Keep warm: When temperatures drop, try to keep yourself warm. Take warm showers or baths, dress in layers during the day (including gloves and warm socks), use an electric blanket at night, or if able crank up the heat inside your home. A paraffin bath or heating pad can also be used to soothe achy joints.

  • Keep fit: It’s always important to keep a healthy weight and stay active. Try exercise that’s gentle on the joints, like yoga or swimming. That will help you build up muscle and bone strength. If you go outside to exercise, limber up first with some gentle stretches.

  • Supplement Vitamin D: Did you know that vitamin D helps to increase the absorption of calcium, ultimately building stronger bones. It also improves the function of muscles, improving your balance and decreasing the likelihood of falls, which can lead to fractures. Seeing as you're less likely to get enough vitamin D from its natural source, sunlight, in the winter, supplementing vitamin D may help to alleviate some sensitivity to arthritis pain as well as improving bone and muscle strength.

  • Pain medications: As always, consult with your doctor before taking pain medication and strictly follow the instructions given by your doctor regarding the type, dosage, and frequency of use.

  • Therapeutic Ultrasound ​Therapeutic ultrasound such as Sonic Relief™ works to stimulate inflamed joints and flare ups. When the tissues are stimulated by the soundwaves, it brings blood flow to the area to relieve pain and flush out inflammation.
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Walking In A Winter Wonderland

1/10/2020

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 Stepping into this new year and decade Sonic Relief is dedicated now more than ever to ensuring the health, fitness, and pain-free living of our users. For many, as the calendar changes over from December to January, this time of year brings around many changes and millions of people decide to make resolutions. Surveys show that many of these resolutions relate to wellness, losing weight, eating better, exercising more, or simply just getting healthier. This time of year the weather also starts to change, the winter can be beautiful, with fresh layers of glistening white snow and a shiny layer of frost. But winter can also be dangerous especially for those attempting to stay fit, motivated, and warm. So keep your Sonic Relief handy!

For those who want to keep exercising but don’t want to take the risks of going outside when it’s chilly and slippery consider indoor exercises, swimming in local indoor pools, walking through a museum or a mall. The health benefits to a vigorous walk include improved balance and coordination, strengthening your bones, maintaining a healthy weight, and more. (Home Watch Caregivers) (Care.Com)
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Below are the winter safety tips to stay safe, fit, and enjoy this chilly time of year.
Common Injuries 
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Slip and Fall: 
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Icy, snowy roads and sidewalks make it easy to slip and fall. Often these falls cause major injuries such as hip and wrist fractures, head trauma and major lacerations. While younger people often recover relatively quickly from such injuries, older adults face complications which are a leading cause of death from injury in men and women over the age of 65.

​Before you decided to head out into the elements, here are some important ways to avoid injuring yourself:

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  • When shovelling snow, it is important to warm up before you start shovelling. Shovelling is a workout in itself! Just like you would at the gym, warming up before shovelling could prevent back and muscle injuries. 
  • Keep entranceways and sidewalks clear of ice and snow. Report hazards on sidewalks or pathways to your landlord or the City. Carry a small bag of grit, ice melter rock salt, sand, or non-clumping cat litter in your jacket pocket or handbag, to sprinkle when you are confronted with icy sidewalks, steps, bus stops, etc.
  • Choose a good pair of winter boots. Look for these features: well-insulated, waterproof, thick non-slip tread sole made of natural rubber, wide low heels, light-weight, correct fit. (Canadian Safety Council) 
  • Ice grippers on footwear can help you walk on hard-packed snow and ice. But be careful! Grippers become dangerously slippery and must be removed before walking on smooth surfaces such as stone, tile and ceramic. Before buying the grippers, be sure that you are able to attach and remove them from your boots, this is best done sitting down.
  • Use a cane, or even a pair of ski poles or walking sticks to help with balance. If using a cane, consider attaching a retractable ice pick to the end. Just like ice grippers, cane picks will be slippery on hard surfaces so be sure to flip it back as you get indoors.
  • Walk slowly and deliberately. A good practice is to ‘walk like a penguin’. Extend your arms to the side to keep balance, keep your centre of gravity over your front leg. Take short steps or shuffle for stability. Also, If you slip and fall on ice, you need to have your hands free to break your fall. Don’t keep them in your pockets, where you won’t get them out in time. (Vox)

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If you do end up falling backwards, make an effort to tuck your chin, so your head won’t hit the ground. Also, try to form a ball and relax the muscles. You will injure yourself less if you are relaxed. Also wearing a heavy, bulky coat will cushion you if you should fail.
Treatment 
Of course, we encourage you to take all precautions to avoid slips and falls, unfortunately, there’s no avoiding this seasonal risk. Accidents do happen and so do aches and pains. If you ever find yourself seriously injured from a slip and fall or are suffering from any current ailments we encourage you to keep your Sonic Relief on hand to speed healing, reduce pain and inflammation, and help you return to living pain-free. In addition, follow these steps to give yourself the best chance of recovering from your injuries:
Checking for injuries
Symptoms of joint injury
Symptoms vary, depending on the type of joint injury you have:
  • Strain: pain, swelling, muscle spasms and difficulty moving the affected joint
  • Sprain: pain, swelling, bruising, difficulty with motion and (possibly) a popping sound at the time of injury
  • Fracture: swelling, loss of function in the injured area, pain that intensifies when you move or apply pressure to the injured area, or bone visibly poking out of your skin (in the case of an open fracture)
  • Dislocation: visible displacement of the joint, intense pain, swelling, discolouration, total immobility of the affected area
Treatment
For strains and sprains, use the RICE method:
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  • Rest: Avoid the use of the injured joint
  • Ice: Apply ice or cold pack to reduce swelling in the joint
  • Compression: Wrap the injured joint with an elastic bandage, also to reduce swelling
  • Elevation: Raise the injured area while sitting or lying down and icing it; ideally, the joint should be above the level of your heart

Several rounds of the RICE method should lead to recovery, and pain medication can ease your discomfort.
If you’re unable to move the joint at all or feel numbness around your injured area, arrange to see your physician as soon as possible.
Therapeutic Ultrasound ​
Therapeutic ultrasound such as Sonic Relief™ works to stimulate the tissues of an injury, inflammation in tendons, ligaments and joints, trigger points, muscle knots and strains and just about any soft tissue injury or condition. When the tissues are stimulated by the soundwaves, it brings blood flow to the area to speed healing and flush out inflammation. 
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100% of Sonic Relief™ user survey participants agree that they are glad they have Sonic Relief™ to treat their aches and pains when they need it.   Over half of users use their Sonic Relief™ device whenever needed and 1/3rd of users use their device once weekly or more for pain relief.
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What A Way To Make A Living

11/12/2019

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Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin’... It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it! On top of it all, sedentary work can also take a physical toll on your body. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, work-related musculoskeletal problems—from muscle strains to carpal tunnel syndrome—made up 32% of all worker injury and illness cases in 2014. Although many of those injuries were suffered by people working strenuous physical jobs, sitting hunched over a computer, staring at screens all day, typing, and sitting improperly can wreak havoc on the body. 

The blame for these injuries lies in two places, firstly the amount of time you are sitting working at your desk, secondly is your office ergonomics, meaning the set up of your desk, chair, and workstation. 
Risks
 Michael Fredericson, sports medicine physiatrist at Stanford Health Care says, “The issue that we’re really up against is that we’re not made to sit—certainly not for extended periods of time… you tend to hunch forward, and your neck protrudes, and there’s eye strain. It’s stress that goes through your whole body.” 
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"We are made to move, not sit at a desk 12 hours a day," says Joan Price, author of The Anytime, Anywhere Exercise Book. "As ergonomic as your desk or chair may be, sitting produces back pains, headaches, and listlessness. You become less productive." It is recommended that adults get at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five days a week, however most Americans aren’t coming close to achieving that goal. Research has shown that moving your body at least every half an hour to an hour could help to limit the harmful effects of desk jobs and other sedentary lifestyles. ​
A sedentary lifestyle clearly isn’t ideal, prolonged sitting on a daily basis can lead to: ​
  • Cardiovascular Health Risks
  • Cancer
  • Diabetes
  • Weight gain
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Poor Mental Health 
  • Back/neck pain*
  • Muscle Degeneration *
  • Osteoporosis*
  • Mortality
Preventative Measures 
Activities that can help to increase your movement while working a sedentary job include: 
  • Stand up and have a quick break from your desk every 30 minutes
  • Stand/walk around when taking phone calls
  • Go for a walking meeting with colleagues
  • Use a small glass for water, increasing the amount of times you walk to fill it up
  • If you work at a desk, try a standing desk or move to a higher surface if available 
  • Walk to the furthest toilets or water fountain each time you get up 
  • Take the stairs when possible
  • Stand at the back of the room for presentations
  • Eat lunch away from your desk
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If you can’t always get away from your desk, try these simple ways to keep some movement going every hour:
  • Stretch at your desk
  • Tap your feet
  • Fidget
  • Straighten your back 
  • Shrug your shoulders 
  • Circle your ankles and wrists
  • Stretch your arms out
  • Tap your fingers 
  • Tilt your pelvis backwards and forwards
Treatment
Unfortunately, if you are already suffering from pain due to a sedentary lifestyle, you're not alone. A study conducted by Qatar University aimed at identifying the relationship between a sedentary lifestyle and back pain over 61% of sedentary participants experienced some form of notable back pain. In a recent survey, 55% of Sonic Relief™ users stated that they use their Sonic Relief device to aid neck, shoulder, and back pain. 
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Therapeutic ultrasound such as Sonic Relief™ can help to aid muscle strain and pain caused by a sedentary lifestyle by stimulating the tissues of inflamed tendons, ligaments and joints, trigger points, muscle knots and strains and just about any soft tissue injury or condition. When the tissues are stimulated by the soundwaves, it brings blood flow to the area to speed healing and flush out inflammation. 
Sonic Relief™ ultrasound waves penetrate the damaged painful tissues in the neck and shoulder region generally affected, also encouraging the removal of inflammation and spasm, speeding healing, and therefore relieving pain. Treatment for pains caused by the use of electronics should be applied directly over the pain in your neck and shoulders with the Sonic Relief™ ultrasound device 2-3 times per day (we recommend before you get up, or do any activity that causes more pain, and just before bed). Treat for 2 weeks (even if it feels completely better), then continue treatment as needed. 
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Putting Your Best Foot Forward

11/4/2019

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Over ¼ of Sonic Relief users and over 2 million people (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) experience sharp, stabbing, sometimes burning pain in the heel or arch of their foot. The diagnosis? Plantar Fasciitis, a condition aptly named which develops in the plantar fascia. Plantar Fasciitis occurs when the band of tissue on the bottom of the foot that connects the heel to the toes and supports the arch (the Plantar Fascia) becomes inflamed and/or strained. 
Causes: 
In most cases this condition isn’t the result from one triggering event or accident but rather from too much pressure or activity over time. However, some risk factors may include: 
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  • Tighter calf muscles that make it difficult to flex your foot and bring your toes up toward your shin
  • Being overweight
  • Very high arch
  • Repetitive impact activity (running/sports)
  • New or increased activity
In addition, those with plantar fasciitis often have heel spurs, but health experts say spurs are not the cause of plantar fasciitis pain. 
Symptoms: 
As previously mentioned, Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition causing sharp, stabbing, or burning pain in the heel and/or arch of the foot. More specifically however the most common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:
  • Pain on the bottom of the foot near the heel
  • Pain with the first few steps after getting out of bed in the morning, or after a long period of rest, such as after a long car ride. The pain subsides after a few minutes of walking
  • Greater pain after (not during) exercise or activity
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Research in the Journal of Pain found that 70 percent of people with plantar fasciitis report moderate to severe pain, 61 percent have this pain daily and 54 percent say it interferes with normal work activities. Since most people rely on their feet to take them from place to place it is important that they are pain free! 
Plantar Fasciitis can be diagnosed by your doctor, some symptoms they may look for are:
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  • A high arch
  • An area of maximum tenderness on the bottom of your foot, just in front of your heel bone
  • Pain that gets worse when you flex your foot and the doctor pushes on the plantar fascia. The pain improves when you point your toes down
  • Limited "up" motion of your ankle
If you believe you may have Plantar Fasciitis please consult your medical provider. 
Treatment: 
Luckily, plantar fasciitis is relatively easy to cure! More than 90% of patients with plantar fasciitis will improve within 10 months of starting simple treatment methods. 
  • Rest: 
    •  Decreasing or even stopping the activities that make the pain worse is the first step in reducing the pain. You may need to stop athletic activities where your feet pound on hard surfaces (for example, running or step aerobics).
  • Ice:
    • Rolling your foot over a cold water bottle or ice for 20 minutes is effective. This can be done 3 to 4 times a day.
  • Exercise: 
    • Plantar fasciitis is aggravated by tight muscles in your feet and calves. Stretching your calves and plantar fascia is the most effective way to relieve the pain that comes with this condition.
  • Supportive shoes and orthotics:
    • Shoes with thick soles and extra cushioning can reduce pain with standing and walking. As you step and your heel strikes the ground, a significant amount of tension is placed on the fascia, which causes microtrauma A cushioned shoe or insert reduces this tension and the microtrauma that occurs with every step. Soft silicone heel pads are inexpensive and work by elevating and cushioning your heel, shoe inserts are also helpful.
  • Anti-Inflammatory Medication: 
    • Drugs such as ibuprofen or naproxen reduce pain and inflammation. Using the medication for more than 1 month should be reviewed with your primary care doctor. In addition, Cortisone, a type of steroid, is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication. It can be injected directly into the plantar fascia to reduce inflammation and pain. However, your doctor may limit your injections as multiple steroid injections can cause the plantar fascia to rupture or tear, which can lead to a flat foot and chronic pain.
  • Sonic Relief Home Ultrasound: 
    • Therapeutic Ultrasound is one of the most effective treatment methods available for foot pain. Ultrasound treatment helps ease the pain of Plantar Fasciitis by stimulating the Fascia ligament with powerful ultrasonic waves.  This stimulation produces an effect similar to that provided by exercising, and acts to speed the body's own natural healing processes by increasing blood and oxygen flow to the injured area - in this case, a small area towards the front of your heel. It also helps your body to make room for new, healthy cells by removing damaged cells and breaking down calcific build-ups. Sonic Relief™ has an amazing 95% success rate in treating Plantar Fasciitis and completely relieves the pain and discomfort of heel pain for most users within two weeks of their first treatment.
Quick tip! Before treating your Plantar Fasciitis with Sonic Relief, be sure to clean your foot first because Sonic Relief Ultrasound Gel breaks down with salt.  Any sweaty feet can make the gel runny and the treatment less effective. A good warm foot bath before treatment can also aid your pain relief and healing – double the effects. If you suffer from plantar fasciitis in both feet, you can treat one right after the other.
Put your best & most pain free - foot forward with Sonic Relief™.  If you know someone who could use Sonic Relief for Plantar Fasciitis be sure to refer them for a special offer for both of you! 
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Dream A Little Dream Of Me

10/17/2019

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Anyone who has experienced pain for several months or longer whether it’s arthritis, back pain, migraines, or something else are suffering from a condition known as chronic pain. Chronic pain is a complex condition that affects 42 million-50 million Americans, according to the American Pain Foundation. According to the National Sleep Foundation, two out of three people with chronic pain have trouble sleeping. Despite decades of research, chronic pain remains poorly understood and notoriously hard to control. Chronic and acute pain can cause stress and poor health. As a correlation, pain can lead to lack of sleep, disturbed sleep, shorter sleep, worse sleep quality, and insomnia. This lack of sleep is one of the most common and disruptive symptoms of pain. 

In addition to preventing a person from falling asleep, pain also results in difficulty staying asleep. And once pain keeps you awake one night, it is likely to do the same thing again and again. Pain-related insomnia gets worse over time. Tracey Marks, MD, an Atlanta-based psychiatrist says, “Pain is a sensation you feel when nerves are stimulated to an intense degree… This stimulation activates the brain, which keeps you awake.” 

Unfortunately, the process of pain and insomnia can become a vicious circle in which sleep deprivation makes you more sensitive to pain. Pain medications interrupt sleep. Unfortunately, some of the medications prescribed for pain, such as codeine and morphine, can cause insomnia.

Manage your Pain for better Sleep 

The good news is that controlling your chronic pain reduces anxiety and depression, improves sleep, and makes for better overall quality of life.  And in even trying to manage pain, you can get a sense of control that is empowering and can aid in sleep. 

Some pain management methods to aid in sleep are:
Use of pain medications - tell your doctor about the sleep problems you’re having as a result of your pain. Be sure to always follow the orders given to you by your healthcare professional. Painkillers and/or sleeping pills can help for some people, but they should only be used under the supervision of a doctor.
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Calm yourself with meditation and other relaxation techniques - When done effectively, as little as 10 minutes of daily meditation can help you to mentally manage your pain. There are many different types of meditation, including guided meditation, tai chi, and yoga. But you can also improvise by using deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, or focus on an object or scene. 

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Use of Home Ultrasound Therapy for Pain Relief  - tackling the actual cause of pain with therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound can reduce pain in a drug-free, effective and convenient way.  
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Sonic Relief recommends keeping your Sonic Relief on your bedside table or near your bed for use on chronic pain ailments before going to sleep.  One 10-minute treatment before bed will initiate healing, inflammation reduction and pain relief that can last all night.  A good night’s sleep can make all the difference in managing chronic pain. 

And, as a bonus, your Sonic Relief will be at your bedside table to do a treatment when waking up to help give you a pain free day. A pain free day means that you can be active and go about normal activities.  And being active during the day is very important to getting better sleep.

Good Sleep Hygiene - better sleep, better life!

Practicing what’s known as “good sleep hygiene” is key to achieving a good night's sleep.
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​Some tips for people with sleep-affected chronic pain are:
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Make your environment conducive for sleep -  environmental factors affect those who suffer from pain related disturbed sleep more making it more difficult for them to get a good night’s sleep. These factors include noise, light, temperature and their mattresses alike, suggesting that taking greater care of the bedroom environment may be particularly helpful to pain sufferers. 
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In addition, scents such as Lavender can be beneficial in helping to aid sleep. Sonic Relief's powerful medicated ultrasound gel is specially formulated to work alongside the Sonic Relief device to aid in healing and pain relief and contains lavender, eucalyptus, as well as other natural pain relievers and anti-inflammatory ingredients.

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Exercise to promote good quality sleep - Exercising for as little as 10 minutes per day can drastically improve nighttime sleep quality, activities such as walking or cycling are recommended. Avoiding strenuous workouts close to bedtime should be avoided however the effects of exercise on sleep differs from person to person. The use of Sonic Relief can be helpful in aiding daytime relief to make activity more accessible for those suffering from chronic pain. 

Stop or limit stimulants such as caffeine or nicotine consumption - Caffeine obviously disrupts sleep patterns; if you must have a caffeine boost, enjoy it before noon.
Limit alcohol intake, particularly in the evening - While alcohol is a well-known depressant and may help you fall asleep faster, too much close to bedtime can disrupt sleep in the second half of the night as the body begins to process the alcohol.   
Use of sleeping pills are effective (under the supervision of a physician) - There is no perfect treatment for pain and sleeplessness. It all depends on your particular case - the kind of pain you have and other medications you take, for instance. Over-the-counter drugs are not intended for long-term use. Instead, talk to your health care provider so you can get a personalized treatment plan.
Limiting daytime naps to 30 minutes - While napping does not make up for inadequate nighttime sleep, a short nap of 20-30 minutes can help improve mood, alertness, and performance.
Ensuring adequate exposure to natural light - This is particularly important for individuals who may not venture outside frequently, for example those who work evening shift work. Exposure to sunlight during the day, as well as darkness at night, helps to maintain a healthy sleep-wake cycle.
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Establishing a regular relaxing bedtime routine - A regular nightly routine helps the body recognize that it is bedtime. This could include taking a warm shower or bath, reading a book, or light stretches. When possible, try to avoid emotionally upsetting conversations and activities before attempting to sleep.

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Fall-ing For You

10/3/2019

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If you live in a country that experiences all four seasons you are likely beginning to notice the weather starting to change into autumn. Fall is a wonderful time of year filled with fun activities and for many, the cooler weather of fall is a welcome relief (especially after a hot and humid summer). It’s a beautiful time of the year a time to pick apples, eat Thanksgiving turkey, dress up for Halloween, and enjoy the brightly coloured fall scenery.

But it’s also the time of the year where unnecessary injuries can (and do) happen. In cooler temperatures, it takes our muscles longer to warm up and become fluid and flexible.  Seasonal aspects such as rain, hail, and fallen leaves can make for hazardous and slippery walking conditions. Also, getting the house ready for the chill of winter can be a strenuous task. Gardens need to be put to bed, siding needs cleaning, windows need caulking, and the leaves need raking. Unfortunately, injuries caused by strains or too many repetitive tasks in a short time span can occur.
Common Injuries
Raking Leaves ​
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Raking and outdoor clean-up contribute the most to autumn-related injuries. It’s important to treat raking like exercise and to not dive into it without wearing the proper gear and having the right equipment.

​Before you start your annual lawn clean up, here are some important ways to avoid injuring yourself:

  • Wear stretchy pants. Raking in jeans limits your range of motion and movement, which may force you to overcompensate by overextending your back or shoulders. Yoga or gym pants will do.
  • Find a rake that fits. If you have to bend down to rake, your rake is probably too short. There are many back-saving rake handles that allow you to keep your spine straight rather than bend down. Check your local hardware store.
  • Warm up first. Just like your morning jog, it’s important to warm up your muscles before raking to avoid injury. Your muscles and joints will thank you for it.
  • Stretch afterward. If you treat raking like a workout, then you should also treat your body to a post-workout stretch and cool down. Stretching helps to relieve tension in the muscles and improve recovery. Warm up inside with a nice hot drink or take a warm bath to relax from your hard day outside.
  • Pace Yourself. You likely can’t get all of your yard work done in one day – or maybe even one week! Work for two or three hours, and then rest until the next day. Afterwards, warm up inside with a nice hot drink or take a warm bath to relax from your hard day outside.
Jogging & Exercising On Cold Days ​
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If you love the feeling of stepping outside into the crisp, fresh air as you take your morning jog, then you probably have already come face-to-face with a hidden danger that’s lurking on the sidewalks and streets. Leaves can be a problem when walking around your neighbourhood potentially hiding holes or other damage in the sidewalks or road that can lead to injury and becoming slippery when wet. Rain and hail can make the road slippery and just cold enough to be an icy mess. As the season wears on you should watch for frost patches in the early morning in shaded areas that might cause slipping. There’s no avoiding this seasonal risk, but the best way to prevent injury is to be alert and to ensure that your muscles are warmed up before you start your jog. 

  • Warm up. In cooler temperatures, it takes our muscles longer to warm up and become fluid and flexible. The more warmed up you are, the less chance you have of sustaining an injury. Before you set out on your day, don’t forget to warm up your muscles by doing simple exercises like jumping jacks, butt kicks, arm circles, and hip circles.
  • Avoid the ‘Terrible Toos’. Too Much, Too Fast, Too Soon.  These ‘terribles’ are the number one reason for injuries are and can easily be avoided by easing into exercising. ​
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  • Pay Attention to your Body.  Your muscles and joints are your best resources to stay injury free.  If you listen to your body it will tell you when you are crossing the line from hurt (which can be normal during exercise bouts) into harm.
  • Follow the 48 hour Rule. It is normal to have delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) for up to 48 hours after an exercise bout.  If you feel pain when you are doing something or if you know that you’ve injured yourself, first stop what you are doing and immediately put ice on the area of injury.  Gentle movements are better than staying completely still. If you have pain that lasts longer than 48 hours that isn’t getting better, check in with your health-care provider.

On The Road
The same hazards that can get you while walking can do the same while driving as well. Remember too, that leaves can become slick when covered in rain which your car can skid on as easily as ice. The heavy rains that accompany the early fall can be a danger as well as the water might pool on top of oil that has not yet been rinsed off the road. The other road hazards involve visibility. Fog is best countered with careful driving and low beams (as high beams can reflect in a way that causes glare). It’s also important to scrape off or defog your windows to ensure a safe ride.
Fall Activities
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There’s nothing quite like a wholesome family outing at a nearby farm where you can eat as many apples as you want, pumpkin picking buy fresh pie, enjoy a hayride, and watch your kids or grandkids enjoy themselves. However, if you’re not careful, injury may occur. When picking apples off the ground, be sure your back is not the only muscle doing all the work. Constant bending down can put a strain on your muscles, which could lead to a more serious injury. Pick from easy-to-reach branches instead, and when bending down, remember to lead with your legs. When pumpkin picking be sure to lift with your knees and avoid strain. 

Treatment
Unfortunately, there’s no avoiding this seasonal risk. Accidents do happen and so do aches and pains. If you ever find yourself seriously injured from a slip and fall here is what you should do to give yourself the best chance of recovering from your injuries:
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Symptoms of joint injury
Symptoms vary, depending on the type of joint injury you have:
  • Strain: pain, swelling, muscle spasms and difficulty moving the affected joint
  • Sprain: pain, swelling, bruising, difficulty with motion and (possibly) a popping sound at the time of injury
  • Fracture: swelling, loss of function in the injured area, pain that intensifies when you move or apply pressure to the injured area, or bone visibly poking out of your skin (in the case of an open fracture)
  • Dislocation: visible displacement of the joint, intense pain, swelling, discolouration, total immobility of the affected area
Treatment
For strains and sprains, use the RICE method:
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  • Rest: avoid use of the injured joint
  • Ice: apply ice or cold pack to reduce swelling in the joint
  • Compression: wrap the injured joint with an elastic bandage, also to reduce swelling
  • Elevation: raise the injured area while sitting or lying down and icing it; ideally, the joint should be above the level of your heart

Several rounds of the RICE method should lead to recovery, and pain medicine can ease your discomfort.
If you’re unable to move the joint at all or feel numbness around your injured area, arrange to see your physician as soon as possible.
Therapeutic Ultrasound ​
Therapeutic ultrasound such as Sonic Relief™ works to stimulate the tissues of an injury, inflammation in tendons, ligaments and joints, trigger points, muscle knots and strains and just about any soft tissue injury or condition. When the tissues are stimulated by the soundwaves, it brings blood flow to the area to speed healing and flush out inflammation. 

100% of Sonic Relief™ user survey participants agree that they are glad they have Sonic Relief™ to treat their aches and pains when they need it.   Over half of users use their Sonic Relief™ device whenever needed and 1/3rd of users use their device once weekly or more for pain relief.
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If you have pain caused by using your electronic devices, Sonic Relief™ comes with a 60 day money back guarantee - definitely worth a try!
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We've Got Your Back

9/19/2019

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The spine is the pillar of support for the body and specially engineered through a large and complex group of interconnecting bones, joints, nerves, ligaments, and muscles. The soft tissues that surround the spine enable bending forward, lifting, arching and twisting movements. It is exactly this complex structure that leaves the lower back and spine highly susceptible to injury and pain. In fact over 80% of the population will suffer from lower back pain during their lives.  Not surprisingly, over 75% of Sonic Relief users state that they use their device to treat some form of back pain. 
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Causes of Back Pain
The majority of cases of lower back pain, especially in the case of short term ailments, can be linked to general causes such as:
  • muscle strain 
  • injury 
  • overuse
Example of strenuous movements that may put stress on the back causing a sprain or strain include:
  • Lifting a heavy object or twisting the spine while lifting
  • Sudden movements that place too much stress on the low back such as a fall
  • poor posture over time
  • sports injuries, especially in sports which involve twisting or large forces of impact such as football
Other causes of lower back pain can be attributed to a specific conditions of the spine such as: 
  • Herniated Disc
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Osteoarthritis
As there are so many reasons for lower back pain it can present as a wide variety of symptoms. It can be mild and merely annoying or it can be severe and debilitating. Some symptoms may include: 
  • Pain that is dull or achy, contained to the low back
  • Stinging, burning pain that moves from the low back to the backs of the thighs, sometimes into the lower legs or feet; can include numbness or tingling (sciatica)
  • Muscle spasms and tightness in the low back, pelvis, and hips
  • Pain that worsens after prolonged sitting or standing
  • Difficulty standing up straight, walking, or going from standing to sitting
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​Treatment Options
As with any ailment, the goal with medical treatment is to reduce pain.  However most medications will not have any effect on the underlying source of pain. General treatment for lower back pain will typically be medical treatments including medical or surgical along with a physical therapy program or other regimen. 

​Treatments for lower back pain may include the use of medications such as over the counter pain relief medications like ibuprofen, muscle relaxants, epidural steroid injections, or narcotic pain medications. However, narcotics are not recommended and are rarely used to treat long-term pain, as they have many side effects and can easily become addictive.

Other treatment options include back braces, manual manipulation performed by a chiropractor or other health professional, massage and physical therapy, and lastly therapeutic ultrasound. 

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Ultrasound can be incredibly beneficial for lower back pain. Ultrasonic sound waves are pulsed at into your lower back  a million times per second. These waves stimulate your nerves and muscle tissue surrounding your spine directly and the areas affected by the irritation and inflammation caused by sprains and strains. The sound waves penetrate the skin and surface layers causing the soft tissue to vibrate. This produces gentle healing vibrations within the affected area that soothe inflammation and relieve pain. Ultrasound waves also cause tissues to relax and increase blood flow to help reduce local swelling and chronic inflammation.
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Ultrasound for home use such as Sonic Relief operates at 1MHz reaching about 4" into tissue which is perfect for deep tissue pain such as sciatica and other lower back pain causes and can also save you expensive and time consuming trips to the physiotherapist and allow you to treat your sciatica pain from the comfort of your own home as needed. 

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All About Arthritis

9/5/2019

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Our recent Sonic Relief user survey has shown that 55% of customers showed interest in receiving more information about their ailments and treatments through newsletters and blog posts. Based on this information we would like to introduce Sonic Talk, the Sonic Relief blog and monthly newsletter. We hope you look forward to it!

During the course of our research we also found that 40% of Sonic Relief users use their devices to treat arthritis. Recent estimates show that as many as 91 million Americans (37 percent) may have arthritis, including a third of those aged 18-64, plus an estimated 300,000 children. (X) 
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There is no single cause of all types of arthritis. The cause or causes vary according to the type or form of arthritis. Possible causes may include:​
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  • injury, leading to degenerative arthritis
  • abnormal metabolism, leading to gout and pseudo-gout
  • inheritance, such as in osteoarthritis
  • infections, such as in the arthritis of Lyme disease
  • immune system dysfunction, such as in RA and SLE
Most types of arthritis are linked to a combination of factors, but some have no obvious cause and appear to be unpredictable in their emergence.

Arthritis can cause a variety of symptoms that can make day-to-day activities painful and difficult. Symptoms from arthritis can include pain, stiffness, inflammation, and swelling. The majority of treatments available to aid arthritis currently include over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, immunosuppressants, corticosteroids, and other drugs. These drugs may help ease symptoms and slow down the progression of arthritis however they may also bring side effects. 

Unlike medication ultrasound can help to relieve pain, calm inflammation, and encourage healing in tissues, with little to no side effects. In addition, ultrasound can produce heat in deep tissues which has many benefits for example, ultrasound may have an internal massage effect, help increase circulation, and encourage healing and help our users to begin living a pain free life. 


We recommend you treat your arthritis every day both as a pain and inflammation relief and to help prevent arthritis flare ups.  You can use Sonic Relief™ up to 3 times per day: 

  • before bed to get a restful pain free sleep
  • before you get up to start the day inflammation free
  • before you do any activity that might increase your arthritis pain - hiking, gardening, travelling.  ​
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100% of Sonic Relief™ user survey participants agree that they are glad they have Sonic Relief™ to treat their aches and pains when they need it.  
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A Real Pain in the Neck

8/22/2019

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Most people use electronics on a daily basis: cell phones, desktop computers, laptops and tablets have become a part of our lives.  A study conducted by KPCB shows that in 2017 on average, American adults spend 5.9 hours each day on digital devices including smartphones, desktops, laptops and other devices including streaming devices and game consoles. (X)
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Unsurprisingly, upper back, neck and trapezius pain has become more common in these days of electronics.  Sonic Relief’s™ recent survey showed that 55% of Sonic Relief™ users are treating neck, shoulder, and back pain. When we hold and look down at our phones, sit at our computers, we tend to fall forward allowing all the weight of our head to be carried on these muscles and tissues. When our heads are firmly straight on our necks, the long trunk of our bodies bear the weight.  But lean forward, and you're adding a hundred pounds of pull on the neck, shoulders, upper back.

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"When your posture is tall and erect, the muscles of your back can easily support the weight of your head and neck -- as much as 12 pounds… But when your head juts forward at a 45 degree angle, your neck acts like a fulcrum, like a long lever lifting a heavy object. Now the muscle weight of your head and neck is the equivalent of about 45 pounds. It is not surprising people get stiff necks and shoulder and back pain." explains San Francisco State University Professor of Holistic Health Erik Peper (X)

This type of pain makes daily activities, sleeping, sitting and lifting motions extra - and unnecessarily - painful. Sonic Relief™ and ultrasound work very well to treat these types of strains and spasms. ​

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Preventative Measures
Device related pain can be prevented by taking measures such as improved posture, taking time to stretch regularly while using devices (desk stretches can be particularly helpful), lastly ‘active sitting’ helps to keep your body in motion while being sedentary and using electronics to prevent pain. More 



Treatment with Ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound such as Sonic Relief™ works to stimulate the tissues of an injury, inflammation in tendons, ligaments and joints, trigger points, muscle knots and strains and just about any soft tissue injury or condition. When the tissues are stimulated by the soundwaves, it brings blood flow to the area to speed healing and flush out inflammation. 

100% of Sonic Relief™ user survey participants agree that they are glad they have Sonic Relief™ to treat their aches and pains when they need it.   Over half of users use their Sonic Relief™ device whenever needed and 1/3rd of users use their device once weekly or more for pain relief.

Sonic Relief™ ultrasound waves penetrate the damaged painful tissues in the neck and shoulder region generally affected, also encouraging the removal of inflammation and spasm, speeding healing, and therefore relieving pain. Treatment for pains caused by the use of electronics should be applied directly over the pain in your neck and shoulders with the Sonic Relief™ ultrasound device 2-3 times per day (we recommend before you get up, or do any activity that causes more pain, and just before bed). Treat for 2 weeks (even if it feels completely better), then continue treatment as needed. 

Guaranteed Relief
If you have pain caused by using your electronic devices, Sonic Relief™ comes with a 60 day money back guarantee - definitely worth a try!
Try your Sonic Relief™ Now!
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