 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:
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:
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:
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.
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! Be sure to keep an eye out for Sonic Relief’s - Gift Relief holiday event coming up soon! If you enjoy reading Sonic Talk consider signing up for the Sonic Relief Newsletter for blog updates, industry news, and exclusive deals!
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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  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:
Jogging & Exercising On Cold Days  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.
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  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: Checking for injuries Symptoms of joint injury Symptoms vary, depending on the type of joint injury you have:
Treatment For strains and sprains, use the RICE method: 
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. 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! You can order your Sonic Relief™ here: Enjoy all fall has to offer while also living your life pain-free!
 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.
 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) 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:
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:
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.
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!  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! |
