{"id":609,"date":"2010-05-05T13:06:54","date_gmt":"2010-05-05T20:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.brianschiff.com\/?p=609"},"modified":"2010-05-05T13:06:54","modified_gmt":"2010-05-05T20:06:54","slug":"cold-therapy-pain-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.brianschiff.com\/?p=609","title":{"rendered":"Cold Therapy Pain Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I just recently returned from speaking at the AFPA Fitness Conference in Ocean City, MD.\u00a0 I gave four different talks but invariably I always end up educating fitness pros on exercise selection, modification, and progression based upon individual client response.<\/p>\n<p>It is so easy in the health and fitness industry to use set protocols or schemes we are comfortable with across the board even when we know clients are unique.\u00a0 I have seen enough pathologic knees, shoulders, etc. over the years to know that everyone&#8217;s body reacts in its own unique way to exercise.<\/p>\n<p>The primary tool we need to use to understand where a person&#8217;s body is in terms of inflammation and healing is pain.\u00a0 We need to educate our clients to be forthright about ongoing pain before, during and after sessions.\u00a0 So, what causes pain?\u00a0 Often it stems from inflammation.<\/p>\n<p>I told the trainers this past weekend that cryotherapy will do wonders for many conditions.\u00a0 In fact, I see many discontinue ice after the first 2-3 days.\u00a0 This is a BIG mistake in my opinion.\u00a0 Who ever said ice will not help sub-acute\u00a0or even chronic inflammation for that matter?\u00a0 I am adamant that clients ice in the presence of pain.<\/p>\n<p>Pain is a marker and evaluative tool we need to embrace to better tweak rehab and exercise progressions.\u00a0 Cryotherapy is crucial in reducing persistent inflammation.\u00a0 I particularly like to use it immediately following workouts to reduce any new post-exercise soreness and inflammation that may creep up with higher volumes and intensities in the session.<\/p>\n<p>Today, I wanted to share two of my favorite cryotherapy resources with you.\u00a0 You see, I want my clients to be proactive and vigilant with their own personal rehab and wellness programming.\u00a0 That often necessitates that they purchase tools to use at home.\u00a0 This way they are ready when unexpected pain\u00a0or inflammation strikes.<\/p>\n<p>My preferred solutions are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Biofreeze<\/strong>&#8211; a topical ointment or spray that helps reduce pain from aches\/strains and joint pain.\u00a0\u00a0 My personal massage therapist uses it and I find relief in my neck with it after each session.\u00a0 I carry this in my OpenSky store because it is effective.\u00a0 You can see more by clicking on the image below:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\" http:\/\/brianschiff.theopenskyproject.com\/index.php\/biofreeze-pint.html?opensky[skcode]=201\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-610 alignleft\" title=\"tn_hires4oz_tube_-_16oz_gel_pump_250dpi\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.brianschiff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/tn_hires4oz_tube_-_16oz_gel_pump_250dpi.jpg\" alt=\"tn_hires4oz_tube_-_16oz_gel_pump_250dpi\" width=\"158\" height=\"232\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Custom fit <strong>cold compression wraps<\/strong>from Cold One &#8211; I personally own the shoulder, low back and knee wraps.\u00a0 These conform to your body and velcro down so you don&#8217;t have to hold them on or worry about them not hitting the right area.\u00a0 Click the image below for more info.\u00a0 You can even save 10% right now using the promo code <strong>BSCHIFF10<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\" https:\/\/coldone.infusionsoft.com\/go\/cart\/bschi\/ \" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-612 alignleft\" title=\"shoulder1\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.brianschiff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/shoulder1-300x282.jpg\" alt=\"shoulder1\" width=\"216\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.brianschiff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/shoulder1-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.brianschiff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/shoulder1.jpg 586w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I think you will find these resources useful in the recovery of musculo-skeletal pain and inflammation.\u00a0 While heat may be used\u00a0and feels good, I prefer cold therapy to reduce pain and inflammation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I just recently returned from speaking at the AFPA Fitness Conference in Ocean City, MD.\u00a0 I gave four different talks but invariably I always end up educating fitness pros on exercise selection, modification, and progression based upon individual client response. 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