The American Academy of Pain Medicine reports that “pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined” and that pain is costing the nation at least $558 billion a year in medical bills, sick days and lost productivity.
Who knew?
With the onset of aging Baby Boomers and Post Boomers, it shouldn't be too much of a surprise!
“Unfortunately, when people self-medicate with over-the-counter oral pain pills, they can ingest inappropriate doses and run the risk of potential drug interactions, which can lead to unintended or unsuspected dangerous side effects, some of which can be as serious as liver failure or heart damage,” says Dr. Sylvia Hesse, a New York based orthopedic medicine specialist. “By relying on topical analgesic gels, sprays and patches for pain relief - without the use of pills - you can be assured of making a safer choice.” Direct applications like these, allow for a higher concentration of the drug to reach the tissue that needs it. The total amount of medication absorbed into the bloodstream is low, leading to a very low incidence of side effects, in contrast to oral medications. Topical treatments can use less medicine and get the same or better relief."
Today I have a new topical gel that comes from a name you know- Salonpas- and that really gets the job done!
Their new DEEP Relieving Gel, is non-greasy gel,contains three active ingredients: camphor (3.1%), menthol (10%), and methyl salicylate (15%), that penetrate deep, providing effective relief for up to 8 hours. Within 2 days of receiving our sample, I pulled my shoulder and immediately thought of this new gel. After only 1 application, I had immediate relief, and movement back in my shoulder. After the 2nd application, it almost felt back to normal! I was VERY impressed.
All Salonpas products (except Salonpas Pain Relief Patch and Arthritis Patch), can be used for children 12 years old and over. With football season already upon us, as well as cheer leading and dance (and basketball on the way), even out kids may need this gel! And isn't it great to know one gel can serve the entire family, and take up less room in the medicine cabinet? And you can get up to 30 uses per each tube of the DEEP Relieving Gel, so it's good for your budget too!
How about your family?
Could you use this amazing gel?
One lucky BTHM reader will get to try out their own tube!
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For years, my husband has been getting great relief from the Salonpas patches! I had no idea they have a gel!
ReplyDeleteAfter several back surgeries, I have found patches really work.
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