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Sunbeam Health at Home Heat Plus Massage Heating Pad Sale Price: $20.86  |
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Sunbeam offers the Health at Home line of products as an effective way to take good care of yourself and maintain an active life. |
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Conair Body Benefits Heated Massaging Heat Cushion Sale Price: $19.42 |
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4 Powerful massage motors provide soothing relief to upper back, lumbar and thighs. |
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Comfort Motor Massage Plush Mat with Heat Sale Price: $54.06 |
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Comfort Products motor massage plush mat with heat utilizes ten invigorating massage motors with an easy-to-operate led hand controller. Features five pre-programmed variable modes, three intensity levels plus independent body zone controls... |
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Comfort Motor Massage Mat with Heat Sale Price: $28.76 |
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Comfort Products motor massage mat with heat utilizes five invigorating massage motors with an easy-to-operate led hand controller. Choose pulse or continuous vibration massage settings, with three intensity levels... |
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Homedics MCS-200H Shiatsu Massage Cushion Sale Price: Too low to display |
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State of the art moving Shiatsu massage with soothing heat travels up and down the back. Folds to a compact size for storage in the built in carry bag. Easily fits most chairs. |
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Kaz Massaging Heating Pad, 13-Inch by 13-Inch Sale Price: $11.99 |
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The ultimate in sore joint or muscle relief, this deluxe heating pad delivers penetrating heat and massage. The control pad has two separate slide switches for each function. The right switch offers two settings for moist heat--the type of heat therapy that physicians recommend as most beneficial for healing... |
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HoMedics Back Charger Massage, Black Sale Price: $16.89 |
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Soothing massage for your entire back is what you should expect with this product. It's portability means you can take it anywhere you go, in the car, on the train or riding on airplanes. |
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The Sharper Image MSG-C210C Quad Roller Dual-Action Shiatsu Massage Cushion, Black Sale Price: $143.00 |
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Relax with a full back massage, the proven Shiatsu effect. The Sharper Image Quad Roller Dual-Action Shiatsu Massage cushion with heat allows you to have the benefits of a full massage chair in a cushion... |
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Homedics SBM-500H Therapist Select Shiatsu One Massaging Cushion with Heat Sale Price: $287.99 |
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Finally a luxurious massage for your back and shoulders without going to an expensive spa! With the HoMedics Therapist Select Shiatsu I Massaging Cushion with Heat, you can turn any chair into a luxurious massage chair... |
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Conair Ultimate Thermal Spa Bath Mat with Remote Control and Massage Sale Price: $149.95 |
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A strain is an injury to muscles and perhaps tendons fibrous bands that connect muscles to bones. It should not be confused with a sprain, which involves stretching or tearing of ligaments the fibrous bands that connect bones and strengthen and stabilize joints. There are two general categories of muscle strain: acute injury from sudden and excessive pressure in which muscle fibers tear, resulting in bleeding, swelling, pain, and loss of strength and function; and overuse injury, in which muscles become stretched from chronic stress. In the latter, muscles are sore, but they are not ruptured and there is no loss of strength. Tears are likely to occur as muscles are subjected to sudden and extreme stress when cold, fatigued, or weak from disuse. The hamstrings (at the back of the thigh) are susceptible to such injury. For example, a torn hamstring might result when a normally sedentary per son plays an intense game of tennis. In contrast, overuse injuries result from muscles being repeatedly stressed over a longer period, such as when gardening. Back and groin muscles are commonly affected, although the legs and shoulders are also vulnerable.
Diagnostic Studies And Procedures
A doctor usually can diagnose a muscle strain by examining the area, but may order an X- ray to rule out a fracture or other bone injury. In unusual cases, an MRI will be ordered to rule out a torn ligament. Another diagnostic tool is electromyography (EMG), in which needle electrodes are inserted into muscles to measure responses electrically. A chronic muscle problem may also be assessed by a specialist in sports medicine or a physiatrist, a doctor who specializes in physical rehabilitation.
Medical Treatments
Self-treatment is sufficient for most simple strains . However, a doctor should be seen if there is no improvement after three or four days, or as soon as possible if there is marked swelling and loss of muscle function. In such cases, a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug such as indomethacin may be prescribed to reduce inflammation and swelling and alleviate pain. Research suggests that these drugs should not be taken immediately after an injury; waiting at least one day allows the inflammation to help rid the injured area of damaged cells. A muscle relaxant may provide added if spasms are a contributing factor. injection of cortisone into the injured area can also reduce both the swelling and inflammation. Surgical repair might be necessary if a tendon has been ruptured or torn.
Alternative Therapies
Acupuncture
This therapy may reduce soreness of a pulled muscle, but it is unlikely to be helpful for a ruptured muscle or tendon.
Alexander Technique
This approach is of greatest benefit as a preventive measure. A therapist will study the individual's body movements and provide instruction in correcting any habits that could contribute to an injury.
Chiropractic
These practitioners treat strained muscles in the neck, back, and shoulders by manipulating and realigning the spinal column. They may also use diathermy to relax tensed muscles.
Massage Therapy
Swedish massage and similar therapeutic techniques are favored by many athletes, professional dancers, and others whose muscles are often strained by overuse. The massage is sometimes combined with heat treatments or hydrotherapy in the form of hot and cold soaks, whirlpool baths, underwater massage, and needle showers.
Rolfing
This method of deep, often painful manipulation is intended to break down excessive connective tissue that interferes with the proper alignment of the body.
Yoga And Meditation
These and other relaxation techniques can help alleviate muscle soreness due to stress.
Self Treatment
RICE, an acronym for rest, ice, compression, and elevation, is the preferred self-treatment for a pulled muscle. The injury should be rested immediately, and ice packs applied for 10 minutes every half hour during the first day. (To create a soft ice pack, fill a plastic bag with crushed ice or frozen peas or corn.) Compression is accomplished by wrapping the injured part in an elastic bandage. Depending upon the site of the injury, it can be elevated by using a sling, pillow, or other support. After 24 to 36 hours, you may switch to a heating pad or hot packs. (These should not be used sooner, because heat increases blood flow to the area and may contribute to bleeding and swelling.) At this time, it is all right to take an anti inflammatory medication that contains aspirin or ibuprofen. Acetaminophen will reduce pain but not the inflammation. Ointments, liquids, and other rubbing agents such as Sloan's Liniment or Ben Gay may ease pain by producing a sensation of warmth and numbness. However, these preparations are not as effective as anti inflammatory agents in healing a strained muscle.
Other Causes of Muscle Pain
Sprains, tendonitis, shin splints, dislocations, stress fractures, and other sports or work injuries also produce pain and swelling.
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You know those "heated massage" mats you can get for your recliner or car?
Can you get those for an office/desk chair? Mine doesn't have arms, just a seat and a back.....and it's COLD in here! (my computer room is, for now, an uninsulated addition....) Small space heater just ain't cuttin' it!
So sorry to hear how cold you are. Brrrr! It is that time of year. Here are a few links for you to check out. They are a little pricey though. Maybe Staples, Costco, or Sam's Club may have them also. Hope that your boss will spring for it.
http://www.brookstone.com/sl/home-gifts/heated-seat
http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html/601-5858397-0865738?node=1042020&AFID=Yahoocom&LNM=heated_seat_cushion&LID=6174907&ref=tgt_adv_XSYT1334
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