 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.
Example of strenuous movements that may put stress on the back causing a sprain or strain include:
Other causes of lower back pain can be attributed to a specific conditions of the spine such as:
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. 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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 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)  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.  "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.  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! |
