Vibration therapy works by transmitting vibrations through a mechanical vibration plate or handheld device to the body, positively impacting blood flow, improving bone and muscle health, relieving pain, and improving balance.
First used during the space program to strengthen astronauts’ bones and muscles, this treatment now also serves to ease anxiety relief.
Relieves Muscle Soreness
Walgreens-owned brand products provide preventative options to help consumers remain healthy and stress-free this holiday season, from lavender-infused sleep aids to air compression head massagers – providing consumers with options that promote self-care as well as possible pain relief from injuries or aches.
The Knee/Elbow Therapy Wrap aims to increase circulation and decrease lactic acid buildup that leads to soreness, while providing three distinct vibration levels to provide pain relief. Furthermore, this device can be used both pre and post workout for increased flexibility, range of motion and recovery time.
TENS is another option, pairing multi-use adhesive pads with a controller to deliver pain-blocking pulses through the skin and provide targeted pain relief to hands, feet, knees and elbows, back, arms, neck and more. For headache relief there’s the Air Compression Head Massager; similar in appearance but with gentle compression for relief of headache pain.
Increases Circulation
Walgreens Vibration Therapy Multipurpose Wrap combines compression with red and infrared light therapy to soothe muscle pain, joint stiffness or aches. This reusable device uses dual wavelengths 660nm red light and 850nm infrared wavelengths for pain relief, inflammation relief and relaxation of muscles. When combined with oral over-the-counter analgesics such as Ibuprofen Softgels to reduce inflammation and subdue pain this vibration device accelerates natural healing processes while speeding recovery – increasing effectiveness by decreasing pain-causing chemicals in circulation.
Helps Relieve Pain
There are various approaches to relieving pain. Acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most widely prescribed over-the-counter remedies, while topical analgesics like creams or patches applied directly over the source of discomfort may also help.
Devices that deliver vibration therapy directly to a specific part of the body are becoming increasingly popular. One such device, Intellinetix Hub + Wrap, helps alleviate knee or elbow pain with low frequency vibration by applying low frequency waves directly onto targeted areas. The wrap comes equipped with its own charger as well as attachments that can be worn at different parts of the body.
There are also other ways to remain healthy and reduce holiday-season stress, including getting enough rest, eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and engaging in self-care activities such as taking a hot bath with lavender Epsom salt or using multipurpose vibration therapy wrap. Finally, being prepared for emergencies by having an action plan if injured or sick occurs can also help.
Helps Relieve Stress
Walgreens recently conducted a survey that revealed more Americans are shifting towards taking preventative measures during the holidays, such as getting enough sleep, eating healthily and remaining physically active – all methods for relieving holiday-related anxiety. Young Americans – 75% of Gen Z and 87% of millennials – are making greater efforts to prioritize self-care, using products like Walgreens Lavender Epsom Salt or Multipurpose Vibration Therapy Wrap to relax, as well as Sleep Aid De-Stress Gummies and Free & Pure Vitamin C with Rose Hips & Citris Bioflavonoid Complex Tablets as part of a wellness routine.
