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Muscle relaxation study by a large Southwest University in relation to shin splints, Achilles tendonitis, Tendinitis, leg cramps, muscle cramps and back spasms.         

Summary:

Once these standards were developed, the same procedures were followed only a massage cone was applied to the belly of the muscles. The results show that massage cone quickly allows the muscle to move to full flexibility.

Notes from the Researchers

The research has proven to be more difficult than anticipated primarily because there has never been any research, at least documented, concerning how muscles relax or why muscles become more flexible.

The research was performed on mice. Basically they measured the flexibility that would occur over a 20 minute period by moving the mouse leg back and forth during this time period. Numerous tests were performed at three different frequencies to establish the control. The charts show how the muscle resistance decreases over time. In other words, warming up your muscles moves them to maximum flexibility.

Once these standards were developed, the same procedures were followed only a massage cone was applied to the belly of the muscles. The results show that our product quickly allows the muscle to move to full flexibility.

In another test, the muscles were at full flexibility and then our product was applied. In these tests nothing happened.

The next stage of the study will be 1) To record nervous activity in dorsal roots of the spinal cord during static and dynamic stretch, and 2) To determine static and dynamic muscle stiffness with or without topical application following cutting of dorsal roots.

We have no idea how, or if, this muscle relaxation relates to the pain relief or the anti-inflammatory action noted in the other studies. However, it is possible pain may be relieved by relaxing muscles.

Debbie (see Osteoarthritis Pain Study)

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Brenda, RN, BSN

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