Obviously, fractures, head bangs and other serious wounds require medical attention, but minor injuries can benefit from simple and quick SCENAR treatments administered at home. As always, when in doubt, it is always best to consult a medical professional.

Sprains and strains

For immediate care of a sprain, use one of the most approaches — the R.I.C.E. approach (rest, ice, compression and elevation). Add SCENAR therapy into the mix and you have R.I.C.E.S!

Rest: Restrict movement and activities that your child cause pain, swelling or discomfort, but don’t ban all physical activity.

Ice: Even if you know your child needs to see the doctor, ice the area right away until you get there. For icing, use an ice pack for 15 to 20 minutes and repeat every two to three hours for the first 48 to 72 hours. (No need to wake your child while sleeping, though.) The cold temperature helps to reduce pain, swelling and inflammation in injured muscles, joints and connective tissues, and may decrease bleeding if a tear has occurred. If the area turns white, remove ice immediately as it may indicate a cold injury.

Compression: Compressing a sprain with an elastic bandage helps to stop swelling. Be careful not to wrap the area too tightly or you may prohibit circulation. Begin wrapping at the end farthest from the heart and work inward. Loosen the wrap if the pain increases, if the area becomes numb or if swelling occurs below the wrapped area.

Elevation: To reduce swelling by way of gravity, have your child elevate the affected area to a level above the heart.

SCENAR: The sooner you apply the SCENAR the faster the pain relief – so treat as soon as possible. Remember – if you can’t treat the injured area treat its opposite side. You’ll be surprised at the speed of pain relief!

Chris Mortensen will facilitate this intensive 2-day seminar.

Presented by the ZAP HOUSE 075443 7223

Self therapy is a common reason for a purchase of a RITM SCENAR personal device. It can be a challenge applying RITM SCENAR therapy for your own back pain! Here’s a tip how to use RITM SCENAR therapy for your back pain AND speed your recovery from pain and injury!

Try it & give us some feedback!

1. The first pathway begins on the forehead on the middle line of the face and goes all the way down to above the groin area.
2. The second pathway is parallel to the first one, to your left.
3. The third pathway is on the right of the first pathway, to you right.

• Use F60, F90 or FM setting, comfortable energy.
• Find sticky points and massage until stickiness disappears.
• You can do this 2-3 times a week!

Source: nationalpainweek.org.au via Scenar on Pinterest

Chronic Pain Australia / National Pain Week 2012 – The Festival of Hope.

The Festival of Hope a first for Australia and akin to a mind/body/spirit event for people in pain, their friends and families.

Held on Saturday 28th July 2012 from 9am – 5pm. Scenar Health will be exhibiting! And CEO Chris Mortensen will be presenting a free interactive workshop on RITM SCENAR applications for chronic pain relief.

Registrations are a must so get in early or you will miss out! ]]> http://www.scenarhealth.com/blog/scenar-health-news/national-pain-week-2012-the-festival-of-hope/feed/ 0 http://www.scenarhealth.com/blog/scenar-health-news/new-accessories/ http://www.scenarhealth.com/blog/scenar-health-news/new-accessories/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:51:39 +0000 chris@scenarhealth.com http://www.scenarhealth.com/blog/?p=502