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Exercises and stretches are designed to relax the tissues that surround the heel bone. Some simple exercises, performed in the morning and evening, often help you feel better.
- Tired, burning, aching feet, legs and back
- Painful heels and heel spurs
- Nagging backache and neckache
- Shin splint and arthritic joints
Viscoped Advantages
- Full-length viscoelastic insoles incorporating areas of softer density in the heel and metatarsal region
- Raised metatarsal pad aids in desired realignment of metatarsal heads
- Slight contouring of the arch for gentle support
- Provides shock load reduction throughout the entire length of the insole
- Ventilation holes allow for air circulation to combat heat build-up
- Five sizes may be easily trimmed for optimum fit
- Always available in pairs to prevent leg length discrepancies, Viscoped may be easily converted from one shoe to the next
- Viscoelastic medical-grade silicone provides peak shock load reduction to ankle, knee and hip joints
Viscoped can be used to treat:
- Metatarsalgia- A general term for irritation of the metatarsals; aching pain in the metatarsal bones of the foot result from anatomical changes in their alignment.
- Fat pad atrophy- Also known by “thinning of the fat pad”, this condition is characterized by a decrease in the size, or wasting away of the layer of body fat that is normally present to protect the metatarsal phalangeal heads; can also occur in the heel.
- Foot pain (plantar pain) * Pressure redistribution
- Diabetic foot- Frequently results from neuropathy, or nerve damage, in the feet which can lead to a dulling or loss of sensation, making one unable to feel pain, heat or cold; Viscoped should be worn only in non-ulcerative conditions.
- Morton’s neuroma- An irritation that is caused by compression of a branch of the plantar nerve between the heads of the metatarsal bones and sometimes occurs when the second toe is larger than the big toe.
- Back and joint pain
- Hyperkerastosis- Thickening of the outer layer of skin. It may occur as an inherited disorder, affecting the soles of the feet.
- Splayfoot- A condition in which the feet are abnormally flattened out.
- Forefoot and toe deformitiesBauerfeind
Far Infrared Clothing and Bands - Natural Healing You Wear
About Far Infrared
After
many years of concentrated research and development, Joymain Science
and Technologies Group based in Nanjing, China, has developed health
caring far infrared clothing. These products are meticulously made by
using a special spinning-in technique, which consists of melting
elements of superfine far infrared powder, and macromolecular material.
These broken down elements are then mixed at high temperatures, and
blended in with fine quality cotton. This is then made into yarn, which
has health caring functions. They can improve micro circulation, remove
blood stasis, ease pain, suppress bacteria, diminish inflammation,
raise your temperature and keep you warm.
Far Infrared
Clothing refers to clothes and bands made from Far Infrared cloth. Far
Infrared Fiber, has been shown to emit light with wavelengths between 8
and 15 microns at a 94% effective rate. This light can be easily
absorbed into the body and has many health benefits.
Far
infrared therapy follows the holistic healing principle. It does not
only treat a symptom, it enhances the whole body function. The
treatment of the symptom occurs naturally.
BENEFITS
Far
Infrared clothing and bands have been proven, by studies and consumers,
to produce the major benefits. Some of the benefits found are improved
micro circulation, increased delivery of oxygen and nutrients in the
blood cell to the body's soft tissue areas, regeneration and fast
healing.
Infrared clothing and band products provide non-invasive, non-addictive pain relief with no side effects. In addition, tests have shown that infrared clothes and bands still produce the above benefits even after being washed as many as 300 times.
AILMENTS
Far infrared cloth absorbs
and reflects far infrared rays penetrating the hypodermis, speeding up
the blood flow, strengthening the elasticity of blood vessel walls,
increasing the supply of oxygen within the body, improving
micro-circulation, easing pain and reducing inflammation. Far Infrared
clothing and bands have achieved success with many conditions including
fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel,improved muscle tone, lower back pain,
shoulder pain, leg cramps, muscle tension, and compression fractures.
Far infrared clothing and band products may be used at any time of the
day or night for however long the user wants.
Far Infrared products containing Magnets should not be worn by:
Pregnant women, because the possible effects of magnets on the fetus are not known.
People who use a medical device such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, or insulin pump, because magnets may affect the magnetically controlled features of such devices.
People who use a patch to deliver medication through the skin, in case magnets cause dilation of blood vessels, which could affect the delivery of the medicine. This caution also applies to people with an acute sprains, inflammation, infection or wounds.
MedEx01.com carries a variety of infrared products.
Since 1978, the Aircast Air-Stirrup Ankle Brace
has been the "standard of care" for the functional management of ankle
injuries and has been cited in over 100 medical journals for its
superior performance in helping to heal ankle injuries.
Each Aircast Ankle Brace features
anatomically designed shells lined with the patented Duplex aircell
system. This exclusive system incorporates two pre-inflated overlapping
aircells, distal and proximal, that provide support and produce
graduated compression during ambulation. The compression promotes
efficient edema reduction in addition to helping accelerate
rehabilitation.
All Air-Stirrup Ankle Braces (except for the pediatric model) come with a patient guide providing information on brace application and optional rehabilitation exercises.
Inversion therapy
is a method of treating back pain by diminishing the influence of
gravity, reducing the compression of the vertebrae and discs and
allowing the muscles and ligaments that encase the spine to relax.
This is typically performed on what's called an inversion table. The table allows you to lie on your back relaxed, in an inverted position. This position eliminates some or all gravitational compression, depending upon how far back you position your body.
Inversion therapy is the safest, quickest and most effective way to increase the space between your vertebrae. Numerous clinical studies published in reputable medical journals have confirmed that inversion really does increase the separation between the discs of the spine, which brings relief from back pain.
For instance, one study considered 175 people who were unable to work due to back pain. After eight inversion treatments, 155 of the patients were able to return to work full time.
Other benefits people experience with a regular program of Inversion therapy :
* Maintains your height. Regularly inverting will help you avoid the "shrinkage" others your age are showing because of the cumulative effect of gravity over a lifetime.
Improves circulation. When you're inverted, your body can circulate your blood aided by gravity rather than having to work against it. In addition, with inversion, gravity helps the lymphatic system clear faster, easing the aches and pains of stiff muscles.
Relieves stress. A full-body stretch feels rejuvenating! And the inversion table makes that relaxation easier to attain than climbing on a jungle gym or taking a yoga class. Many people sleep better with regular inversion therapy.
Heightens mental alertness. Any upside-down activity increases the supply of oxygen to the brain, which many authorities believe helps you maintain mental sharpness.
Increases flexibility and range of motion. With inversion, your joints stay healthy and supple, so that you can easily remain as active as you were in your younger years.
Improves posture. The stretch that comes with reversing the direction of gravity helps you sit, stand and move with more ease and grace.
Realigns the spine after workouts. Running and other aerobic activities inevitably compress your spine, frequently unevenly. One-sided activities like golf or tennis often pull the spine out of alignment. During inversion, minor misalignments often correct themselves naturally.
China Gel for Foot Pain

The foot absorbs the brunt of punishment in your daily activities. It
supports your weight, is a shock absorber, serves as a lever for
mobility and provides balance. Pain can begin with a structural flaw in
your foot, improper technique in your stride, ill-fitting shoes or
overuse. Other medical conditions may become symptomatic in the foot,
including diabetes, vascular, and nerve problems.
Massaging China-Gel into
the joints and muscles of the affected area two to three times a day
will help to ease soreness and pain while reducing the inflammation.
When massaged properly into the skin, China-Gel stimulates circulation
and the body’s endorphin response to pain providing effective relief to
any flare-ups or chronic aches making it a great alternative to oral
medication.
You can buy China Gel at MedEx01.com
One very powerful way of controlling your neck pain is to do daily range of motion exercises, putting your neck through full movement several times a day. This prevents stiffness developing and stretches all the attached muscles, making them less vulnerable to sudden demands.
Posture Pulley™ Neck Exerciser

Studies show that loss of cervical curve and poor posture often lead to progressive disc degeneration, osteoarthritis, tension on the spinal cord and nerve roots, as well as anterior head translation. In fact, a translation of even a single inch may increase work for the posterior neck muscles by a factor of ten.
With the Posture Pulley™, you can enhance your posterior head stabilization muscles, which reinforce an anatomically correct head and neck posture. When used on a regular basis, you will see and feel a noticeable improvement.

Fast. Easy. Effective.
- Place the dark neoprene section behind your head
- Grip the soft foam handles with both hands
- While maintaining a level head position, slowly extend and straighten both arms at eye level
- Hold for 5-10 seconds, retract and repeat
If you suffer needlessly from poor posture work with the Posture Pulley Neck Exerciser to see and feel a noticeable improvement.
