Relieve Strains and Pains: New Topical Pain Reliever Soothes Sore Muscles

(ARA) - Whether it's gardening, yard work, sports or simply taking advantage of the nice weather to walk or bike, most people are more active during this season than during the rest of the year. That means aches and pains as we plunge full speed ahead into outdoor activities.

"I've been seeing a lot of patients I haven't seen for a while," says Dr. George Petruska, a doctor of chiropractic in Red Hill, Pa. "It's just human nature to get out and do more than we know we should do," he says. While some injuries can be serious, others are just annoying. "Symptoms can last up to four to eight weeks," says Dr. Petruska.

Cold therapy is recommended for muscle inflammation, but keeping an ice pack on a sore elbow during daily activities is not always practical. Most topical pain relief formulas often have a medicinal smell and produce extreme sensations of cold, which many consumers do not like.

Dr. Petruska's patients have experienced relief with a new topical pain reliever called Medic Ice. "With this product, my patients get relief for four hours or more," he says.

Medic Ice is available in multiple sizes, including a new, unique hands free applicator. Since hands stay clean and dry, you can carry it in your golf or tennis bag and use it as needed. Many of Dr. Petruska's patients simply apply Medic Ice before physical activity so muscles are relaxed and less prone to injury.

"Medic Ice was developed with input from athletes, arthritis sufferers, chiropractors, physical therapists and acupuncturists," says Devon Katzev, president of Straight Arrow Products Inc., the company that manufactures Medic Ice. "Their input has allowed us to formulate a proprietary blend of healing ingredients, natural herbals, essential oils and key minerals combined in a hydro-gel based formula." Medic Ice targets pain receptors and soothes aching muscles. The gentle, calming formula has a pleasant menthol and lavender scent, glides on easily and is quickly absorbed. "You get a soothing sense of relief, instead of a jolt of cold," says Katzev.

"Straight Arrow Products is a family-owned company that started out in 1970," noted Katzev. "My father invented Mineral Ice, and I have always been interested in developing the next generation of topical pain relief. I have drawn on my family's experience to do that with Medic Ice."

Whether you're a "weekend warrior" or an over-zealous gardener, Medic Ice can help soothe tired, sore muscles and provide relief from aches and pains.

For more information, visit www.medicice.com; you can purchase Medic Ice through your local professional practitioners' office.

Courtesy of ARA Content