Used for Prevention, Treatment, and Comfort....
For
those with shoulder, arm, and neck pain, this Shoulder Triggerpoint Pillow is the favorite. An absolute "must"
for computer users or for those suffering with Fibromyalgia, migraines, arthritis and neck & shoulder injuries, or for
those who carry their stress in the shoulders, chest, or neck areas.
Herbal blends can be chosen to help you relax, or remain alert, feel 'grounded' or ease congestion.
Regardless, choose the herbal aromatherapy you enjoy to help bring a touch of the 'natural' into your hectic world.
To use the Shoulder Triggerpoint Pillow, warm and drape over and around shoulders. The pillow is
designed to rest over numerous specific muscle attachments where tension, muscle fatigue, and pain occur. This pillow functions
ergonomically to relax muscles by compression, warmth (increasing circulation) and design.
The actions of counter-balance and counter-pressure are what make this design effective. Your shoulders
begin to relax and regain proper alignment. You will feel like you have just been embraced in natural comfort.
Warm the pillow about 3 minutes in your microwave (the length of time will vary with level of power
of your microwave). Increase the time in 15 second intervals to test your microwave. When rewarming the pillow as it begins
to cool, only microwave at 30 second intervals. This will keep your pillow wonderfully fragrant for hundreds of warmings.
The warmth will last approximately 45-60 minutes. All pillows include an instruction card and suggestions for a variety
of uses. The secret to longevity is in NOT overheating your pillow. It does not need to be HOT. The weight will carry the
warmth to where it is needed
Chill in the freezer (enclosed in plastic bag) for cold application for new injuries or swelling.
Flax is perfect as a comfortable cold compress for painful areas.
Use the Shoulder Triggerpoint Pillow in numerous ways to relieve neck pain while sleeping, shoulder
pain from rotator cuff injuries, pulled muscles in ribs, shoulder, tension over chest, fold in half and use as a lumbar counter-pressure
support, or sit upon it and rock side-to-side to relieve tightened and tense glut and hamstring muscles.
Do not allow the pillow to 'hang' around the neck or be a 'necktie-type' pillow as this may be
counterproductive to relieving pain.
The Shoulder Triggerpoint Pillow has 'pockets' on the inside for holding our special herbal Inserts
if you wish to 'refresh the herbal aromatherapy. You can also use your own home-grown dried herbs in a muslin bag tucked inside
the removable washable cover, or dab on Essential oil or spritz with one of our blends for a special treat.
Everyone has varying degrees of individual tension and pain. When worn on your shoulders, note
when it begins to feel heavy. This indicates muscle relaxation. Then, simply remove the pillow until you feel that the tension
or discomfort is returning. Then apply as needed, night or day!
Yes! This shape costs less than one massage, yet can last for hundreds of warmings.
It is always conveniently available for you anytime night or day, and can have a lifetime of several years. Use it in the
workplace, home, and during travel. (Warm in microwave at gas stations as you travel, and of course, check for clean microwaves!).
What a great idea!
Here are seven of the most common uses for the Shoulder Triggerpoint PillowTM:
Computer Time...Prevention of soft tissue damage as shoulders are helped to relax.
The compression, weight, warmth and design resting over the shoulder blades (scapula) help alignment so there is less 'hunching'.
This relieves pressure on underlying nerves and muscles which are gently stretched instead of tightened. Improved posture
is maintained. RELIEVE Herbal blend keeps thinking clear in the office with the added touch of peppermint to the lavender
(helps maintain calm) with a touch of clove and anise. SOOTHE offers the best pain relief and relaxation benefits.
Relaxation and Comfort
The warmth and gentle pressure feels like a warm loving embrace. The natural herbal blends release relaxing
aromatherapy. We are best known for our lavender blends, the perfect solution for decreasing anxiety and depression while
calming and aiding in deeper natural sleep. SOOTHE is our most popular (a blend of lavender and rosemary, clove and anise).
Tension and Pain Reduction
Relief
for shoulders, neck, and back, depending on your use and positioning. Improves circulation to surrounding muscles. Lavender
and cloves have long been known to have pain reduction properties for tired, tense, aching muscles.
Fibromyalgia
The unique design
of our Shoulder Triggerpoint Pillow positions it over precise Triggerpoint regions of the chest and shoulders that
most frequently cause the greatest pain. As a historical note, this is the condition I saw in my clients and was the reason
I created this design many years ago. I felt that there needed to be a simple and natural, non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical
method of providing relief from the pain they were experiencing.
This design effectively offers not only relief, but affects the underlying problems in soft tissue
pain by providing gentle compression and increasing circulation, and causing a 'flushing' of increased oxygen to tissues and
compression to decrease swelling, congestion and stasis.
Moving the 'cellular waste' from surrounding tissues often created by decreased movement will relieve
pain and help increase range of motion. Movement becomes easier with warmth and compression as this particular design is used.
Migraines
Provides relaxation
of tense muscles, assists in halting the 'ripple' effect when migraines may be muscle or tension related or created, especially
from old injuries of the neck or to muscle groups along spine or shoulder blade area. Chilled is usually the preferred treatment
to reduce the inflammation of a migraine.. Then warmed to increase the blood flow and circulation.
Neck and Shoulder Injuries
Especially
effective treatment for old whiplash trauma and other upper body injuries where minute scar tissue may exist and create tightness
and related pain. The counter-pressure and gentle weight plus warmth helps stretch the tissue and relieve spasm, increase
circulation, and elongate tight tense areas. As you rest over or against this semi-firm and conformable pillow, the weight
of your body will relax and stretch tightened muscles.
Hips, Gluteus and Hamstrings
Heat
the Shoulder Triggerpoint Pillow and sit upon it. Rock side-to-side and allow the warmed pillow and the weight of your body
to slowly relax and reduce pain in tight tender hip regions. Roll your hips 'into' the pillow for easing pain. Especially
great for those who sit or stand for long periods of time, or feel stiff and sore in hips and thighs. It sounds silly, but
it works and it feels great!
