Walgreens survey findings demonstrate that more Americans are adopting preventive measures in order to remain holiday healthy, including getting enough restful sleep, eating healthily and engaging in physical activities.
New products designed to treat specific pain areas include the multipurpose vibration therapy wrap, which stimulates muscles and increases circulation; TENS devices use adhesive pads with controllers to block painful signals directly; or head massagers designed like virtual reality headsets for headache relief.
1. Knee/Elbow Therapy Wrap
Vibration therapy wraps can provide targeted pain relief to knee or elbow conditions. Copper Compression offers such a wrap with compression, heat and vibration for on-the-go comfort and targeted discomfort relief.
Vibrating motors inside this wrap use vibration therapy to gently stimulate muscles & ligaments and increase blood flow to promote faster healing, as well as serve as sensory distraction, interrupting painful signals traveling to your brain. This drug-free and noninvasive solution works great for arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis and more – and can even be combined with TENS therapy to further increase its effectiveness.
The wrap features a soft fabric that comfortably conforms around your knee or elbow joint and can be positioned to the front, back or side as needed. Plus, an antimicrobial liner keeps moisture at bay ensuring comfort & dryness – perfect for working, playing sports or everyday life activities as well as trips!
The included ice bag keeps this wrap at an optimal temperature for up to eight hours, enabling instant cold therapy anywhere you are, including courtside or golf course use. Easy application/removal and extra gel inserts extend sessions as necessary – ideal for physical therapists, chiropractic clinics and medical professionals to recommend and use with their patients; perfect as a gift idea if someone you know suffers from chronic knee or elbow pain!
2. TENS
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerv Stimulation (TENS) devices work similarly, employing low-frequency waves to stimulate muscle and improve blood flow. Vibration therapy uses similar low-frequency waves but specifically targets knees or elbows, feet and ankles, hips and knees, back arms neck for targeted relief and relaxation.
TENS and red light therapy are non-invasive treatments that work well when combined with over-the-counter analgesics, such as acetaminophen or NSAIDs, to relieve muscle or joint stiffness. Furthermore, TENS/red light therapy products may also be combined with topical analgesics like rubs or creams for instant pain relief.
Other methods of self-care may include taking hot baths with lavender Epsom salt or using a multipurpose vibration therapy wrap, getting enough rest and eating healthily are also ways to alleviate holiday-season stress, as are supplementing routine with stress-relief supplements like Free & Pure Vitamin C with Rose Hips & Citris Bioflavonoid Complex Tablets or Sleep Aid De-Stress Gummies may further decrease stress levels.
3. Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy (RLT) has recently gained in popularity due to its purported benefits, such as wrinkle reduction and increased hair growth in those suffering from androgenic alopecia. Although some studies indicate promising results, more clinical research needs to be completed on RLT to support such claims. Besides treating wrinkles, RLT is being utilized for other conditions including skin inflammation relief as well as pain relief.
This technology utilizes red and infrared wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular healing. Supposedly, it works by increasing energy in mitochondria cells (the powerhouses of your tissues). According to experts, this boost helps your tissue repair itself more quickly while regeneration also accelerates. Furthermore, red/infrared wavelengths may help promote blood circulation, reduce inflammation levels, increase collagen production for stronger, more elastic skin.
If you are considering this form of treatment, it is crucial that you first consult with a dermatologist. They can help determine if it suits your skin concerns and is safe for home use. Please keep in mind that devices available online tend to feature less powerful lights that may not give as effective results than professional-grade treatments; additionally they often come with confusing instructions, increasing the possibility that misuse could damage skin or eyes.
The Fringe Wireless Red Light Therapy Wrap features both red and infrared LED light chips to offer therapeutic benefits, including pain relief, reduced inflammation and improved muscle and joint recovery. Designed to be versatile and comfortable, it can be worn around feet, ankles, knees, hips, lower backs, necks, shoulders arms wrists or hands – wherever it may be needed.
4. Vibrating Massage Ball
Vibrations on this vibrating massage ball help relax and relieve muscle tension quickly and efficiently in just minutes, loosen myofascial tension, improve range of motion and circulation while treating issues including back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain and sciatic nerve. Its ease of use and portability allows it to treat back, neck, shoulder, sciatic nerve, sciatica nerve as well as many others without needing a therapist – perfect for use anywhere without an appointment needed! Both electric and classic versions exist, each offering different intensities and power output output levels so as to personalise treatment to meet individual requirements in terms of maximum comfort and effectiveness allowing optimum experience from using this massage ball device!
No matter which model is selected, using a massage ball is easy and does not require prior training or special skills. Warming up and stretching prior to using the ball ensures a safe and effective experience while making muscles more responsive to massage, leading to greater benefits while decreasing injury risks.
Avoid using the massage ball when dealing with myofascial injuries, which involve conditions characterized by pain and tightness in the fascia. These injuries include trigger points and muscle nodules which generate localized and distant discomfort in different parts of the body.
To use the massage ball, just secure its hub into its wrap and start with low frequency vibration. As your intensity of vibration increases gradually over time and pressure adjustments become necessary. Pay special attention to targeting specific muscle groups or trouble areas like necks, shoulders, knees, backs, and legs which require attention.
5. Air Compression Head Massager
Drug free device designed to stimulate muscles, increase circulation and increase flexibility, this noninvasive massager targets knees, elbows, back shoulders, neck arms and arms. With three customizable therapy modes and three massage intensity levels to meet individual needs and three customizable therapy modes with air compression pockets that expand and contract like those found in massage chairs – similar to what masseurs use. Head massager resembles virtual reality headset with air compression pockets expanding and contracting like those found in real world masseurs; helping relieve aches and pains in back of head, neck arms shoulders shoulders shoulders knees or elbows.
The product works to reduce tension headaches by targeting pain receptors in the brain, making it especially helpful for people suffering from debilitating migraines. Vibration along with red and infrared light therapy work together to soothe pain, aches and stiffness; making this an effective alternative to oral analgesics like acetaminophen or NSAIDs as well as topical creams available over-the-counter analgesia solutions.
Walgreens is encouraging everyone to prioritize self-care and preventative care this holiday season, including getting enough restful sleep, eating nutritiously, remaining physically active and practicing relaxation techniques in daily routines. Their selection of pharmacist-recommended products — ranging from lavender bath salts to multipurpose vibration therapy wraps — can help combat holiday stress while supporting health and wellness goals.
