One of the most pressing issues facing the healthcare system is chronic pain. There are countless people who are looking for ways to improve their pain management. One option is to take advantage of the Gate Control Theory of pain signals, which impacts how the brain perceives pain signals coming from the spinal cord.  The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system is responsible for collecting pain, pressure, temperature, and coordination (proprioception) signals from the external environment. Then, all of this information is transmitt ..read more

Chronic pain is among the most common reasons why people seek the care of a medical professional. Chronic pain can make it hard for people to function, communicate, and engage in activities they previously enjoyed. It is important for family, friends, and coworkers to know how to support loved ones who deal with chronic pain regularly. What do you need to know? Learn More About Their Pain and Symptoms One of the first things you should do is listen to your loved one's pain and symptoms. You don’t know what it’s like to live with chronic pain unless you deal with this yourself. Figure out wha ..read more

If you have suffered from chronic pain for any length of time, you’ve probably tried lots of possible solutions with varying degrees of success. You’re naturally wary of a new device and the claims that it makes. We understand. You’re not alone if you have questions you need answered before purchasing your SOLIS Pain Relief System. That’s why we’ve compiled answers to 20 of the most common questions we hear our customers asking:  1. How does it work?  Patented SOLIS technology utilizes transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation with gentle precise electric pulses for pain relief. T ..read more

As the weather begins to warm up outside, you may encounter mosquito, tick, and chigger bites. Even though chiggers can be difficult to see, you can be covered in itchy bites before you even know that you have come in contact with chiggers. Typically, chigger bites do not require a visit to the doctor but they can be extremely uncomfortable due to the constant itching. There are natural home remedies that effectively deal with the symptoms. Of course, if symptoms go beyond itching seek the advice of a medical professional. What Is a Chigger? A chigger is a tiny red parasitic insect that is so ..read more

With the passage of time, customers of SOLIS share more and more stories where SOLIS has provided relief. We know about the ability SOLIS has to relieve pain from a wide variety of chronic and acute conditions. As exciting as it is to discover more ways SOLIS is known to help, we remain most excited about the success people experience using SOLIS for its original intent - to relieve the symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome. RLS is a condition that affects as high as 10 percent of the population. It causes the sensation of creepy crawly restless legs, where a sufferer can only find relief from s ..read more

TENS units (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators) work by sending stimulating pulses across the skin along the sensory nerves. These stimulating pulses help prevent, or suppress, the pain signals from reaching the brain, thereby decreasing the pain. Before using a TENS as a pain relief approach, it is important to talk with your doctor. Some therapies may not be safe or appropriate for you, even if they are of the non pharmaceutical kind. Different factors need to be considered before undergoing any treatment, including your medical condition and history. There are many different types ..read more

We all sometimes experience pain. When we experience pain, it can be acute sudden pain or chronic long term pain. Chronic pain is normally caused by a diagnosed condition, exercise, or everyday activities that we experience regularly. Acute pain comes on suddenly and is and brought about by some type of injury or event such as muscle strain or a broken bone. A sudden sprain can be from one or more muscles in the back, shoulder, arm, joint, leg, from an accident, from surgery, or from any number of other causes. Acute Pain Types of acute pain can include traumatic pain such as broken bones, b ..read more

Most people know that exercise, including walking, is a great way to stay in shape and alleviate stress. Did you know that exercise can also help you alleviate pain? Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek the help of a medical professional. If you are suffering from pain, exercise might be the furthest thing from your mind; however, exercise releases endorphins that improves your mood while alleviating pain. The best part is...all you do is walk. How can you turn your walk into something fun? Take a look at the tips below. Learn Something New We all know that traditional treadmil ..read more

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic medical conditions from which people suffer. There are a number of common complications that develop in people with diabetes, including diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is the gradual progression of nerve damage that results from chronically high blood sugar levels. Diabetic neuropathy commonly takes place in the fingers and toes first, and is not unusual for people to experience it in their legs and feet. In some cases, diabetic neuropathy can be extremely debilitating. There are options for pain relief for those who are looking to avoid pr ..read more

Countless people live their life dealing with chronic pain. One of the most common causes of chronic pain is fibromyalgia. When a person develops fibromyalgia, they often turn to  prescription medications or undergo dangerous surgical procedures in an effort to regain their old life. Many times the medications have a long list of side effects and the surgeries come with their own sets of pain. Below are a few ways you can improve your quality of life while living  with fibromyalgia? Exercise Daily  Exercise releases endorphins which help you control your pain. Start slow by str ..read more