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Nature Creation — January 2011 Bonus Buy Specials
January 5th, 2011
January 2011 — Special Edition 
A Solution: The Nature Creation Thermo Shoes
Introducing — Nature Creation Fitness Set
January 5th, 2011
Nature Creation Fitness Set
In January, many people rush to the gym, buy workout products or start their new year’s exercise resolution. However, sometimes when the muscles are exercised, acids are formed in the body and blood flow and oxygen are decreased resulting in achy joints and sore muscles.
The Solution: A Nature Creation Natural Hot and Cold Therapy Pack (www.naturecreation.com) – Many experts agree that placing a hot pack over the area where there is muscle pain or soreness, will not only soothe the muscle but help relieve the pain as well. In addition, the hot pack will externally stimulate the blood flow and help relax the muscle.
A Nature Creation hot pack not only improves the blood flow into the muscle, it may also help flush out the acid built up in the muscle. In addition, Nature Creation products are filled with a proprietary blend of 100% natural herbs and grains adding a relaxing, aromatherapy advantage to your treatment.
When using a hot pack, make sure that the muscles are just sore and not swollen or inflamed. If there are signs of inflammation, use the Nature Creation pack as a cold pack.
When to use a Nature Creation product as a hot or cold pack?
Use as a Cold Pack: Primarily to soothe ACUTE pain in one specific area that strikes out of the blue (like your back, knee, etc.) to reduce swelling & inflammation.
When to Apply: Ideally, you should always apply within 1 hour of the ache, pain and soreness setting in (like after a workout).
For How Long: Use the cold pack for 15 minutes max, then 30 minutes without. Do this up to 4 times a day, as needed; for up to 2 days max. If you still need pain relief, then switch to HEAT (below).
Use as a Hot Pack: Primarily to soothe CHRONIC pain that comes and goes over time (like lower back, neck, hamstrings, etc.) and to relax tight muscles.
When to Apply: Ideally, you should only apply heat after any acute pain associated with the area has passed. Otherwise, you could worsen the swelling in that area.
For How Long: Use a Nature Creation Hot Pack for 20 minutes. Do this up to 3 times a day, as needed, indefinitely.
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Benefits of Heat Therapy for Back Pain
May 5th, 2010
The overall qualities of warmth and heat have long been associated with comfort and relaxation, heat therapy goes a step further and can provide both pain relief and healing benefits for many types of back pain. In addition, heat therapy for back pain is both inexpensive and easy to do.
How heat therapy works
Many episodes of lower back pain result from strains and over-exertions, creating tension in the muscles and soft tissues around the lower spine. As a result, this restricts proper circulation and sends pain signals to the brain.
Muscle spasm in the lower back can create sensations that may range from mild discomfort to excruciating lower back pain. Heat therapy can help relieve pain from the muscle spasm and related tightness in the lower back.
Heat therapy application can help provide back pain relief through several mechanisms:
* Heat therapy dilates the blood vessels of the muscles surrounding the lumbar spine. This process increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles, helping to heal the damaged tissue.
* Heat stimulates the sensory receptors in the skin, which means that applying heat to the lower back will decrease transmissions of pain signals to the brain and partially relieve the discomfort.
* Heat application facilitates stretching the soft tissues around the spine, including muscles, connective tissue, and adhesion. Consequently, with heat therapy, there will be a decrease in stiffness as well as injury, with an increase in flexibility and overall feeling of comfort. Flexibility is very important for a healthy back.
There are several other significant benefits of heat therapy that make it so appealing. Compared to most therapies, heat therapy is quite inexpensive. Heat therapy is also easy to do — it can be done at home while relaxing, and also make it an option while at work or in the car.
For many people, heat therapy works best when combined with other treatment modalities, such as physical therapy and exercise. Relative to most medical treatments available, heat therapy is appealing to many people because it is a non-invasive and non-pharmaceutical form of back pain relief
How to Apply Heat Therapy
The most effective heat therapy product is Nature Creation Herbal Pack. They can maintain their heat at the proper temperature. “Warm” is the proper temperature. Patients should not have their heat source be hot to the point of burning the skin. The desired effect is for the heat to penetrate down into the muscles. Simply increasing the temperature of the skin will do little to decrease discomfort.
In many instances, the longer the heat is applied, the better. The duration that one needs to apply the heat, though, is based on the type of and/or magnitude of the injury. For very minor back tension, short amounts of heat therapy may be sufficient (such as 15 to 20 minutes). For more intense injuries, longer sessions of heat may be more beneficial (such as 30 minutes to 2 hours, or more).
Two options of heat therapy include moist heat and dry heat.
* Dry heat, draw out moisture from the body and may leave the skin dehydrated. However, some people feel that dry heat is the easiest to apply and feels the best.
* Moist heat, steamed or moist heating packs can aid in the heat’s penetration into the muscles, and some people feel that moist heat provides better pain relief.
Nature Creation products can be used as dry heat and moist heat treatments.
Finally, it is important to use enough insulation between the heat source and the skin to avoid overheating or burning the skin.
Please note that heat should not be used in certain circumstances. For example, if the lower back is swollen or bruised, heat should not be used. Patients should consult doctors if they have heart disease or hypertension. Heat application is also not suitable in the following cases:
* Dermatitis
* Deep vein thrombosis
* Diabetes
* Peripheral vascular disease
* Open wound
* Severe cognitive impairment
In general, if the injured area is swollen or bruised it is better to apply cold treatment to reduce the inflammation or swelling.
In summary, heat therapy is an easy and inexpensive option to provide relief from many forms of back pain. It may be used alone or in conjunction with other therapies. Because it is so simple, it is often overlooked and physicians may forget to mention it, but heat therapy used in the right way can be a valuable part of many back pain treatment programs.
Common Treatments of Pain due to Inflammation
April 27th, 2010inflammation can be treated two ways, Heat or cold therapy.
Heat Therapy: Heat increases blood flow and makes connective tissue
more flexible. It temporarily decreases joint stiffness, pain, and muscle spasms. Heat also helps reduce inflammation and the buildup of fluid in tissues (edema). Heat therapy is used to treat inflammation (including various forms of arthritis), muscle spasm, and injuries such as sprains and strains.
Cold Therapy (Cryotherapy) may help numb tissues and relieve muscle spasms, acute low back pain, and acute inflammation. The therapist limits the time and amount of cold exposure to avoid damaging tissues and reducing body temperature (causing hypothermia). Cold is not applied to tissues with a reduced blood supply (for example, when the arteries are narrowed by peripheral arterial disease).
A simple to use thermal pack is usually available in pharmacies or online drug store. Our favorite product to treat inflammation is Nature Creation herbal pack. This product is made of 9 essential natural herbs which can be used as hot or cold treatments. These flexibility allow us to adapt the functions to meet our treatments.
In addition, Nature Creation products are commonly used to relief headache/ migraine, back pain, neck pain, menstrual pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other joints pain. The website is very intuitive and will guide you to pick the right product for your needs.
Heat Packs on Sore Muscle
April 15th, 2010Heat therapy, along with its counterpart ice therapy, has been one of the most effective
methods for treating sore muscles. Heat increases blood flow, reduces pain and is relaxing. Heat patches are one of the more popular items on the market today. They are convenient, because they allow you to be mobile while they work.
Nature Creation is a leading manufacturer in USA of natural hot & cold herbal therapy packs. Our products are unique because they are made of 9 essential natural herbs, blended into convenience pack-design to fit the contour of your body. Unlike common heat patches in the market, they are made of iron, water, carbon and salt. They work by the process of iron oxidation. When iron is exposed to oxygen, it generates heat momentarily. Unfortunately, the heat generated from these chemical reaction are uncontrollable and can result to rash, skin irritation due to chemical reaction on the skins.
Understanding the issue of sensitive skins and adaptability, Nature Creation is offering flexible, adaptable and convenience therapy product for everyone. It is flexible because most of Nature Creation products can be used as heat or cold therapy treatments. you decide the heating temperature by selecting the heating time of the microwave or the freezing time of the freezer. The products are designed to fit comfortable to the contour of your body. In most designs, Nature Creation products have flexible Velcro straps for securing the pack to the treating area. Also, Nature Creation is super convenience because you can use it many times for multiple users, easy to prepare, and very effective.
Please visit the website www.naturecreation.com to learn more of the benefits, application and available designs of the products to fit your needs.
Natural Treatments to relief pain during labor
April 7th, 2010Massage During Labor
pregnant
Applying Heat Treatment During Labor
A hot Nature Creation Herbal Pack can be effective in reducing the pain of contractions. Women who turn to heat for pain relief during menstruation are likely to find this method comforting. It is useful to have a partner
on hand to reheat the bags or bottles as necessary! A long wheat bag (or rice bag), which is big enough to cover the entire lower back from hip to hip, is especially useful. Wheat or rice bags have an advantage over hot water bottles in terms of safety-a laboring woman can lie on them, twist, squeeze or even bite them without fear of rupturing them!
Laboring or Birthing In Water
Laboring and even giving birth in a birth pool or tub is becoming an increasingly popular birth choice. Women have many reasons for choosing a water birth, but pain relief is often a major factor in the decision. Current medical advice suggests that a laboring woman not enter the pool until she is 5–6 cm dilated, in order to avoid the water stalling labor. While some women find that the water intensifies their contractions, most report a sensation of relief, weightlessness and calm upon getting into the pool. Other women, who choose not to use a birthing pool, find that laboring in the shower provides a similar level of pain relief. One advantage a pool has over a shower is the ease with which a woman can change positions. Aromatherapy oils can also be added to a pool, although this is not recommended if the woman plans to give birth in the pool. Again, bear in mind that some scents may seem overpowering or unpleasant while in labor.
Using TENS Machines for Labor Pain Relief
A slightly higher-tech method of pain relief, TENS machines involve applying electrodes to the lower back, which send electrical signals to the brain, interrupting the pain signals of labor. Mixed results have been reported with these machines; however, they have the usual advantages of drug-free pain relief options, in that they are safe for mother and baby.
Using Raspberry Leaf Tea to Shorten Labor
Red raspberry leaf tea is a uterine tonic, often recommended for pregnant woman during the third trimester to promote Braxton-Hicks contractions and strengthen the womb in preparation for labor. Although no scientific studies have been done, many women report that a large, strong brew of raspberry leaf tea at the onset of labor quickens labor and helps diminish the pain experienced. Raspberry leaf tea can be drunk sweetened or plain, hot or iced. The tea can also be sipped throughout labor, to keep hydrated.
Nature Creation — The Ultimate Natural Therapy Solution
March 11th, 2010Introduction
Nature Creation® was established in 1996 and started out as a simple herbal pack business. In 2004, it evolved to become the leading manufacture of natural hot & cold herbal therapy pack in USA.
Nature Creation® products are easily found in major shopping malls and our exclusive website, www.naturecreation.com. Our manufacturing facility is located in Chatsworth, California and we have two strategic distribution facilities in USA to support fast delivery to our clients.
Why is Nature Creation®?
If you’re nursing limb or joint problems ranging from sports injuries to arthritis, conventional flat hot or cold packs miss the mark — literally. They provide only partial coverage of the traumatized area because of their rectangular construction and inability to bend when frozen.
The herbs pack therapy from Nature Creation® conquers those flaws with a patented comfort design that completely encircles the area with heat or cold for faster and better treatment. Nature Creation® is a manufacture of family of reusable herbal pack that fit over the shoulder, wrist, knee, thigh or other body parts. These innovative packs wrap the limb or joint in a flexible, cushion-like padding that stays in position with
straps & wraps for rapid hands-free use. The total coverage allows the entire circumference of the injured area to be treated at one time instead of in stages as required with a flat pack. The proprietary of 9 essential natural herbs filling stay soft when frozen or heated to allow the pack to mold to the body, ensuring deep hot or cold penetration of soft tissues. Together, these features reduce treatment time, provide faster pain relief, keep swelling to a minimum, and increase overall effectiveness.
Used hot, the Nature Creation® herbal packs provide soothing surround-the-limb relief for arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle aches, post-operative pain and more. They heat in the microwave in about one minute or two, and their ability to be used repeatedly can save hundreds of dollars over expensive one-time-use hot packs.
Used cold, Nature Creation® herbal packs provide first aid for acute soft tissue injuries, tennis elbow and other conditions that require cold applications to combat swelling, pain and bruising. The insulating protective cover solution that is offered as a an option with each pack will protect the skin from extreme temperatures also supplies slight compression, allowing the herbs to address two of the four steps in the RICE (rest,
ice, compression, elevation) method of injury treatment.
Nature Creation® Hot/Cold Therapy herbal packs are natural solution of pain therapy and can go from freezer to microwave and back over and over again.
Nature Creation® Commitment to Quality & Values
The ideal design of Nature Creation® products is to provide natural soothing therapy in the comfort of your daily life. Through out the years, we had many compliments and suggestions on what to expect and how to improve the designs and the execution of our products.
We did all the researches and experiments, which finally came out in details as followed:
- Perfect Balanced of Blended Formula from 9 Essential Natural Herbs
Unlike the previous blend, the new blend contains smaller particles of high quality natural herbs. They will not harsh or absurd the skins, which allow the users to put the 
packs on almost any parts of the body or to walk comfortably, while maintain the heat and cold effect on the product. The hand-selected herbs include Chamomile, Cinnamon, Lemon grass, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spearmint, White Willow, Yarrow, Yellow-Dock Root. In addition, we add Flax Seed and Wheat as the heating and cooling elements to the blends.
- Extended & Improved Sewing Methods
Durability and comfort are two main reasons of this improvement. We experimented extensively with various durable, but soft materials for the inner sole, padding, and outer fabrics. Yet, we always put the priority of comfort to the users. As the final designs revealed, we discovered new method of sewing patterns to strengthen the joints and combined to better fabrics, which eventually improved the users’ experiences of excellent heating & cooling effects. This new multi layers Zigzag sewing patterns and new fabrics will guarantee to improve the durability of all Nature Creation® products.
- Easy Opening and Sealed of Protective Covers
It is now easier to remove or replace the protective covers onto the packs. The improved design of the protective covers extends the flexibility, while the new sewing systems allow the covers to open wider to take-in & out of the packs easily
- Colors of Synergy
The thicker, but soft outer fabrics will enhance the durability & comfort, yet they match the marble colors of other Nature Creation® products. Now, you can use the complete sets of Nature Creation® collections and be in harmony of perfect synergy with your favorite colors.
- 1-Year Craftsmanship Warranty
We are confident to the quality, comfort and soothing therapy of our new & improved products, which we back it up with 1-year craftsmanship warranty. If you find any workmanship defects or issues within the first year of purchase, we will replace your products and extend the warranty on the replacement for an additional 1-year.
Nature Creation® Features Products
Upper Body Wrap
This is a special patented design of Nature Creation® collections. This ultimate Upper Body Wrap will cover the upper back, shoulders, neck and chest area in one convenient wrap! The Upper Body Wrap measures approximately 18”x11” and the Velcro straps make it easy to wrap around your neck and shoulders, holding the pack comfortably in place.
The 9 essential filling natural herbs will work simultaneously to reduce stiffness and relive muscular pain in the upper back and shoulders on hot application. It also will promote muscle relaxation, relieve pain due to sprains, injured muscles and minor headaches on cold application.
Shoulder Wrap
Shoulder Wrap is our best seller, since it was incepted in 2004. The design will conform easily around the neck, shoulders, and upper back. The Shoulder Wrap can be used as hot or cold application. If you use it hot, the filling of the natural herbs will 
elevate muscle aches, stiffness around the neck/ shoulder area and upper back. If used as cold application, it will relief minor headaches, reduce swelling and shoulder cramps.
Shoulder Wrap is also available as unscented product. It is filled with 100% natural grains.
Neck Wrap
The Neck Wrap is designed for the base of the neck. It is very supportive and very suitable for most travelers who likely to sleep in the car or on the airplane. The Neck Wrap is also very gratifying for most people who love to read books or watch 
television. The natural herbal seeds inside the pack may adjust to the proportion of the neck to provide excellent grab for ultimate treatments. If you heat it, it will relieve neck stiffness, muscle pain and shoulder tension. If you use it cold, it may reduce swelling, fever, and promote muscle relaxation.
The aroma of inside herbs is soothing and refreshing. It may rejuvenate your mind and body, in addition to relief minor headaches. The Neck Wrap is available in multiple colors, such as Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange and Red.
Spine/ Back Pack
The Spine/ Back Wrap is Nature Creation® original multi-purpose design intended to relive lower and upper back pain. This long pack is measured approximately 16.5” x 8” and can be placed around your lower back or along your spine. It is effective
to relief aches and pain or to reduce stiffness.
Wrap your abdomen with the pack to relieve menstrual cramps and muscle pain. Secured with two Velcro straps, the Nature Creation® Back/ Spine Pack is so comfortable; you are free to walk around with it at anytime.
Back/ Abdomen Pack
Nature Creation® Back/ Abdomen Pack is measured approximately 15.5” x 5” and can be placed comfortably around your lower back to relieve menstrual pains, back 
aches and stomach pain or other muscular pain issues within the area.
Eye Lavender Wrap
The Eye Lavender Wrap is packed with 100% natural Lavender flowers seeds. Lavender has strong enchanting smell, which is great to relieve migraines, headaches, stress and depression. The design is very comfortable for your eyes, while it will reduce puffiness and sore eye muscles.
The Eve Lavender Wrap is designed for cold temperature. Please do not heat the 
pack. The Eye Lavender wrap comes in multiple colors, such as Black, Blue, Green, Grey, Orange and Red.
Herb Pack
This is Nature Creation® Multi-Purpose Herb Pack. It is multi– purpose because it is very adaptable and flexible, which can be applied to most part of the body. It can be used as a heating pack to relieve common muscle aches and pain. 
Some women also applied it to relief menstrual cramps or commonly used by both male and female to relief stomach pain. When the pack is cold, it is suitable to reduce fever; swelling, minor burns/ bruises and muscle sprains/ join pain. The application is almost endless and the herb pack is always reusable.
Some people just love the smell of the herb pack. The enchanting smell is proven to relief minor headaches or aromatherapy.
The Herb Pack comes in multiple colors, such as Black, Blue, Green, Grey, Orange and Red.
There is no doubt that you are purchasing products from a company with excellent customer services and quality in mind. We understand your high expectations and always work hard to pursuit of perfection to satisfy your needs. We are not only looking for one transaction to fulfill our commitment to excellence. Yet, we are always looking absolute satisfaction of your clients and our business relation in the future.
Please visit http://www.naturecreation.com/wholesale to learn more of our other products designs and updates of our company. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@naturecreation.com
Knee Pains — Suggestion of Remedies
March 10th, 2010
Knee Pain
Knee pain is an extremely common complaint, and there are many causes. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can be directed at the cause. If you have knee pain, some common causes include:
* Arthritis
Arthritis is among the most common causes of knee pain, and there are many treatments available.
* Ligament Injuries
Ligament injuries commonly occur during athletic activities and can cause discomfort and instability.
o Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
o Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
o Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
* Cartilage Injuries | Meniscal Tear
Cartilage tears are seen in young and old patients alike, and are also an extremely common cause of knee pain.
* Patellar Tendonitis
Tendonitis around the joint is most commonly of the patellar tendon, the large tendon over the front of the knee.
* Chondromalacia Patella
Chondromalacia causes knee pain under the kneecap and is due to softening of the
knee-effusion
* Dislocating Kneecap
A dislocating kneecap causes acute symptoms during the dislocation, but can also lead to chronic knee pain.
* Baker’s Cyst
A Baker’s cyst is swelling in the back of the joint, and is usually a sign of another underlying problem such as a meniscus tear.
* Bursitis
The most common bursa affected around the joint is just above the kneecap. This is most common in people who kneel for work, such as gardeners or carpetlayers.
* Plica Syndrome
Plica syndrome is an uncommon cause of knee pain, and can be difficult to diagnose. The diagnosis is usually made at the time of arthroscopy.
* Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition seen in adolescents and is due to irritation of the growth plate just at the front of the joint.
* Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is another condition seen in adolescents due to the growth of the bone around the joint.
* Gout
Gout is an uncommon cause of knee pain. However, in patients who have a diagnosis of gout, it must be considered as a cause for new onset knee pain.
Treatments for Knee Pain
Treatment of knee pain depends entirely on the cause of the problem. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you understand the cause of your symptoms before embarking on a treatment program. If you are unsure of your diagnosis, or the severity of your condition, you should seek medical advice before beginning any treatment plan.
Some common treatments for knee pain are listed here. Not all of these treatments are appropriate for every condition, but they may be helpful in your situation.
* Rest: The first treatment for most common conditions that cause knee pain is to rest the joint, and allow the acute inflammation to subside. Often this is the only step needed to relieve knee pain. If the symptoms are severe, crutches may be helpful as well.
Nature Creation Knee Wrap
* Cold and Heat Application: Nature Creation Hot & Cold herbal packs are among the most commonly used treatments for knee pain. So which one is the right one to use, ice or heat? And how long should the ice or heat treatments last? Click the following link: Heat or Cold, which Treatment is to use.
* Stretching: Stretching the muscles and tendons that surround the joint can help with some causes of knee pain. A good routine should be established, and following some specific suggestions will help you on your way.
* Physical Therapy: Physical therapy is an important aspect of treatment of almost all orthopedic conditions. Physical therapists use different techniques to increase strength, regain mobility, and help return patients to their pre-injury level of activity.
* Anti-Inflammatory Medication: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, commonly referred to as NSAIDs, are some of the most commonly prescribed medications, especially for patients with knee pain caused by problems such as arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis.
* Cortisone injections: Cortisone is a powerful medication that treats inflammation, and inflammation is a common problem in patients with knee pain. Discuss with your doctor the possible benefits of a cortisone injection for your condition.
Heat or Cold… Which treatment to use?
February 4th, 2010
sports injury
Acute and Chronic Pain
# There are two basic types of athletic injuries: acute and chronic. Acute Pain is of rapid onset and short-lived, or
# Chronic Pain develops slowly and is persistent and long-lasting.
Acute and Chronic Injuries
Acute injuries are sudden, sharp, traumatic injuries that occur immediately (or within hours) and cause pain (possibly severe pain). Most often acute injuries result from some sort of impact or trauma such as a fall, sprain, or collision and it’s pretty obvious what caused the injury.
Acute injuries also cause common signs and symptoms of injury such as pain, tenderness, redness, skin that is warm to the touch, swelling and inflammation. If you have swelling, you have an acute injury.
Chronic injuries, on the other hand, can be subtle and slow to develop. They sometimes come and go, and may cause dull pain or soreness. They are often the result of overuse, but sometimes develop when an acute injury is not properly treated and doesn’t heal.
Cold Therapy with Nature Creation Herbal Pack
Cold therapy with nature Creation Herbal pack is the best immediate treatment for acute injuries because it reduces swelling and pain. Cold herbal pack is a vaso-constrictor (it causes the blood vessels to narrow) and it limits internal bleeding at the injury site. Apply Nature Creation Cold Herbal pack to the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. Allow the skin temperature to return to normal before applying the pack a second or third time. You can use Nature Creation pack on an acute injury several times a day for up to three days.
Cold therapy is also helpful in treating some overuse injuries or chronic pain in athletes. An athlete who has chronic knee pain that increases after running may want to ice the injured area after each run to reduce or prevent inflammation. It’s not helpful to ice a chronic injury before exercise.
Heat Therapy
Heat is generally used for chronic injuries or injuries that have no inflammation or swelling. Sore, stiff, nagging muscle or joint pain is ideal for the use of heat therapy. Athletes with chronic pain or injuries may use heat therapy before exercise to increase the elasticity of joint connective tissues and to stimulate blood flow. Heat can also help relax tight muscles or muscle spasms. Don’t apply heat after exercise. After a workout, ice is the better choice on a chronic injury.
Because heat increases circulation and raises skin temperature, you should not apply heat to acute injuries or injuries that show signs of inflammation. Safely apply heat to an injury 15 to 20 minutes at a time and use enough layers between your skin and the heating source to prevent burns.
Moist heat is best, so you could try using a hot Nature Creation Herbal Pack. Never leave the hot herbal pack on for more than 20 minutes at a time or while sleeping.
Because some injuries can be serious, you should see your doctor if your injury does not improve (or gets worse) within 48 hours.
Stress & Back Pain
May 26th, 2010There is a strong connection between stress and back pain. Stress causes a release of
stress hormones. Stress hormones increase the perception of pain.
Stress hormones also cause the muscles to tighten up. The muscles may tense up so much they go into painful spasms. Back and neck muscles are particularly sensitive to the effects of stress.
Muscle tension reduces blood flow to the tissues (reduced oxygen and nutrients to the tissues). Reduced blood flow delays healing. Adequate circulation is also necessary to flush acidic waste products (byproducts of muscular activity) from the tissues. A build up of acidic waste products in the tissues can cause fatigue and pain.
Stress in itself can cause back pain. A person with a ‘bad back’, e.g. a person who has scar tissue from an old injury or degenerative changes in the spine due to aging, may notice the effects of stress triggering back pain even more than someone with a healthy back. The slightest muscle tension may be ‘the straw the broke the camel’s back.’ For instance, if spinal nerves are already restricted by scar tissue or calcium deposits it may take minimal muscle tension to compress nerves and cause pain. Sciatica may flare up when one is feeling stressed.
Tense back muscles increase back pain and pain increases tensing of muscles — a vicious cycle of stress and back pain can be created.
The back is less capable of tolerating even mild abuse (lifting something slightly heavy, poor posture, a sudden twist, sitting too long, etc) when a person is under stress. Stress causes the muscles to tighten up, leaving them vulnerable to injury.
Reducing Stress
Relieving stress can reduce pain that is aggravated or caused by tense muscles. Managing stress on an ongoing basis may also help prevent back pain from occurring in the first place.
Relaxation Techniques
Relaxation techniques invoke the “relaxation response”, muscles relaxation and blood pressure, heartbeat, and respiration decrease. This is the opposite of the “stress response” where muscles tense and blood pressure, heartbeat, and respiration increase. Nature Creation is the natural pain and stress relief herbal packs, which may help you to achieve your relaxation objectives while relieving pain naturally. Each pack is filled with 9 essential natural herbs which you may use it as hot or cold pain treatments and/ or relaxation therapies. There are more than 18 different designs which each will comfortably fit onto the contour of your body.
Exercise
Stress can be relieved through exercise. Aerobic exercise is a particularly effective form of exercise for relieving stress –aerobic exercise burns off stress hormones and increases the body’s production of endorphins — naturally occurring chemicals that relieve pain and improve mood. Stretching exercises also can relieve stress and loosen tight muscles. Yoga incorporates poses that increase strength and flexibility with breathing techniques to relieve stress.
There are many relaxation techniques, from simple deep breathing exercises that are easy to learn on one’s own to self-hypnosis that must initially be taught by a qualified professional. Other relaxation techniques include meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, biofeedback.
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