Foot Pain

Incorporate Cold Therapy for Revitalizing Your Muscles

Incorporate Cold Therapy for Revitalizing Your Muscles

It is commonly known to all of us that muscles weaken with age. Circulatory systems in our body helps muscles rejuvenate from cell decay and stress that causes the degeneration of muscles. Here, ‘cryotherapy’ or commonly called ‘cold therapy’ comes to a great help to revitalize your extracellular vesicles (EV) which work as shuttles in our circulatory system, and heals muscular injury or degeneration, to keep muscles youthful.

Cold Compression to Reduce Muscular Inflammation

High intensity workouts and age related issues cause burning sensation in muscles that is called ‘inflammation’. Muscle soreness can be a hindrance to your normal routine work, while chronic muscular soreness doesn’t go easily with anti-inflammatory medications. If you are feeling any such difficulty try cold compression therapy that works very effectively for pushing muscles beyond the limits. It also helps in healing of microscopic tear of fibers and tissues. Cooling wraps and ice packs are scientifically proven to improve the blood vessel health and reduce the inflammation caused by fatigue, injury, and sickness.

Cold Compression for Blood Circulation

Our body keeps going on by working of cardiovascular system that is responsible for blood flow and cell regeneration. If this function doesn’t happen properly, muscles become stressed and we get diseases like hypertension, headaches, cramping, and in most severe cases strokes. So, how can we workout for the rejuvenation of our cardiovascular system? Here, cold compression can be really helpful in improving our circulatory system and prolong cell death or ageing. Cold therapy also enhances endurance of our brain and boosts immune system to fight back viruses.

Relieve Lymphatic Nerves with Arctic Ice System

Human lymphatic system excretes the waste, dead cells, and microbes. This system needs proper exercise to cleanse the body and keep away bacteria. Arctic ice system aid this lymphatic system to keep going efficiently. It works on a motor pump that circulates the cold water in lymph nerves and chills the inflammation, swelling and sprain. Arctic ice works excellently for joints and ligaments where our lymphatic system is most prone to injury.

Popular cold therapies like the arctic ice cold water therapy system, aircast cryo, and cryo compression have been one of the most critical components for reviving patients with arthritis, athletes with muscle injury, and overall health among patients. If you are looking for any such assisted cold therapy device, check the inventory of ASG Medical Supply and say ‘no’ to fatigue, headaches, and muscle cramping. Prolonged use of cryotherapy devices helps rejuvenation and well being.

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Keep Your Feet Happy All Year Long!

Happier feet are only a tap away. The importance of feet are often overlooked, but they are pivotal to an overall comfortable body. The good news is that you don’t need to pay for an expensive and short-lived spa day to make your feet happy. Here are some ways that you can give your feet the attention that they deserve. 

1. Moisturize

Keep your feet soft and protected with a good moisturizer. Nobody enjoys walking around on feet that are cracking. We have moisture-rich creams that your feet will love like this Pedifix deep-healing foot cream.

2. Healthy Weight

Your feet are meant to support your entire body, but excessive force can exacerbate and cause issues like decreased circulation. In some instances, being overweight can lead to diabetes which can come with additional foot pain to navigate. 

3. The Right Shoes

Having the right shoes is so important for healthy feet. In the summer you may see some people wearing flip flops and sandals. While your feet may like the feeling of the fresh air, they are not getting proper support. Wear shoes for the right occasion. If walking, wear walking shoes. If running, wear running shoes. Wear what is comfortable and will give your feet and entire body the appropriate support. 

4. Additional Support

Sometimes, what your feet really need are comfortable insoles. We love the Spenco Total Support Insoles. The bottom of the foot should be making complete contact with the insole to help aid in overpronation. We have them in a range of sizes for men and women. 

5. Hygiene

Give your feet some love by practicing good hygiene. Keep your nails trimmed straight and clean to avoid ingrown nails. Each time you shower or bathe, be sure your feet are getting cleaned well. If it’s difficult for you to bend down, you can get a foot scrubber. Be sure to dry your feet well after showering and then apply moisturizer. 

6. Find the Right Socks

You may be surprised at how well a good pair of socks feel. Whether you need diabetic socks or nonstick slippers, your feet will thank you. Socks will make your shoes more comfortable and help prevent blisters and calluses. 

7. Daily Stretches

You may know the importance of stretching your legs and arms, but don’t forget about the feet. You can stretch your feet by following a few of these moves. Your feet will be stronger and more flexible in movements if this is done consistently. 

8. See a Podiatrist

If you are struggling with foot pain and nothing seems to help, reach out to a specialist. Podiatrists will be able to get to the root of what’s bothering you and provide some solutions that can make walking enjoyable again. 

It’s easy to forget about foot care but taking care of your feet can go a long way! If you are in need of the products to do so, check out ACG Medical Supply’s catalog – we’ve got the products you need to keep those feet happy year-round.

Foot Pain

Are Your Feet in Serious Pain?

The weather is beautiful and you can’t think of a better way to start your morning than with a stroll in the colorful summer surroundings. Yet, you have to say no due to the pain in your feet. Nobody likes to say no to the things they enjoy because of pain. Surprisingly, many don’t try to deal with their pain, and instead, assume it is just a discomfort they will have to live with. There could be a variety of fixable reasons why your feet are in pain. Read on to see if there may be something that can alleviate your pain. 

Bunions

A bunion can happen to anyone, but it often occurs in women. It’s a bony bump that develops on the inside of the foot along the joint of the big toe. It usually develops over time, causing it to increase in pain as it pushes your big toe over to the second. Surgery is needed to correct this, but if you are wanting to prolong surgery or are recovering from surgery, you may find the bunion regulator helpful. It is a device worn at night to help stretch the tendons surrounding the bones, thereby helping correct and keep the bunion from growing larger.

Pronation

Pronation is the degree to which your foot moves inward. Your foot should roll inward around 15 percent. However, many people have a tendency for their foot to roll more than that inward or outward. Overpronation is when the foot rolls too far inward and supination is when the foot rolls too far outward. Both of these can cause not only foot pain but leg, knee and back pain. Insoles are a great aid in this. You can do this with small heel straights or gel insoles that come in a variety of sizes for kids and adults. 

Diabetes and Skin Issues

Diabetes can cause a lot of foot pain including skin issues. If you have dry skin and cracked calluses on your feet, a moisturizing lotion can help aid in pain relief so you can start walking again without wincing. 

Plantar Fasciitis

Three million people suffer from plantar fasciitis. It’s extreme heel pain due to inflammation of the heel tissue that starts at the heel and follows through to your toes. Putting this brace on while you sleep can help to alleviate pain symptoms during the day.

General Foot Disorder

If none of these conditions describe your foot pain, you may benefit from general foot pain relief. End your day with a relaxing foot soak in an Epsom salt solution specifically designed to help with pain relief. If you have a strain, sprain, arthritis or bruising, you may also want to consider a topical pain relief cream. It helps drain toxins and improves blood flow to the hurting area. 


Having foot pain is something no one wants to deal with. If you’re looking for products to help, contact us today! 

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