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Treatment Questions / My ColdCure is too COLD and STIFF out of the freezer - Customer Emails
« on: January 31, 2024, 10:18:25 AM »
We commonly get comments regarding the gel packs being too cold, or too stiff out of the freezer. Here's our thoughts on that!

Most of the time, when gel packs are too stiff to bend into your wrap, it's due to the cold temperatures of your freezer. This is where our ColdCure RigiGel packs are designed differently than every other gel pack on the market. The gel packs remain stiff when they are too cold to be applied to your body. Wait for a few minutes for the gel packs to soften, and they will be able to stay on your injury for as long as you need. As soon as the first gel is too warm to reduce the inflammation, swap the gel pack out for the next without taking a break in between. This is how you will combat the most stubborn swelling and inflammation as quickly as possible.

Most people assume that cold needs to be VERY cold in order to reduce inflammation. In fact, it just needs to be colder than your body temperature. If you are sensitive to cold for any reason, you can also complete your ColdCure treatments out of the fridge. Keep your gel packs in the fridge and they will be ready to use right away.

In either scenario, using the gel packs out of the fridge or freezer will provide fast, effective treatment for reducing inflammation. As long as you are feeling a reduction in the pain you are feeling, the ColdCure Wrap is working at reducing that inflammation. When you reach the point where you are no longer feeling relief from your ColdCure Wrap, this means that you have successfully removed all of your inflammation, and you are ready to start your BFST treatments once your treatment area is no longer cold.

It's always important to wait for your injury to return to body temperature before applying the BFST.

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Treatment Questions / Inconsistent Heating with BFST Foot Wrap - Email Question from a Customer
« on: January 31, 2024, 09:29:07 AM »
This morning, we had a customer reach out to us, and their issue was that the BFST was inconsistent with the 'heat' that it was putting out. Sometimes, the treatments are very hot, and sometimes it's barely warm. They were wondering if it was a known issue.

This is an important question that we answer daily, either on the phone or through email. The answer is surprising. It's not an issue at all!

The BFST does not generate heat but, instead, electromagnetic energy in order to stimulate blood flow under the surface of the skin. The 'heat' that you're feeling is dependent on the amount of inflammation in the area that you're treating. The more inefficiently the blood flow moves through the area, the higher the heat you will feel. This is because the blood flow is being forced to the surface of the skin.

The presence of too much inflammation will create a barrier for the blood flow to travel freely, let alone at an accelerated rate with the BFST applied. Inflammation can occur quite easily, especially with foot injuries. Any time you are walking, you have the potential to generate inflammation. It's important to remember the importance of regular cold treatments, as well as rest, especially while your injury is trying to stabilize and heal.

When you feel this higher heat, it's recommended to take the BFST off and complete a cold treatment (or multiple if needed) to reduce the inflammation. High heat is not a successful BFST treatment. When you re-apply the BFST after applying cold, you will notice that it will be that gentle, mild warmth that's expected with each successful BFST treatment.

I hope this information helps.

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Treatment Questions / Best Results Using: BFST and ColdCure with KB Tape - Combination Therapy
« on: May 02, 2019, 06:03:12 PM »
Combination Therapy means using ColdCure® and BFST® in combination by alternating treatments, as well as using KB Support Tape™. Combination Therapy is much more effective than using just ColdCure® or just BFST®. This is because you're getting both the pain and swelling relief of ColdCure®, the healing benefits of BFST®, as well as the protection and re-injury prevention of KB Support Tape™, resulting in the absolute best treatment.

Step 1: Reduce Swelling and Inflammation

Use the ColdCure® Wrap several times a day to help reduce not only the visible swelling you may see on the surface, but also the inflammation you may have and cannot see, deep down in the soft tissue.

Step 2: Heal Your Injury

Introduce your BFST® treatments slowly, once your swelling and inflammation is under control.  When doing your treatments, you should only feel a slight warming sensation. At any time if it feels HOT or uncomfortable, discontinue use as you still have too much inflammation and swelling to complete a treatment.

If you are planning on being active throughout the day, complete a BFST® treatment before any type of physical activity.  Always assess how you are feeling after your activity, as there's a chance you may need to apply your ColdCure® to treat any new inflammation generated during your activity.

The goal with your BFST® Treatments is not to increase on the levels as quickly as possible, but to condition your circulatory system to allow for the much needed increased blood flow. Staying on the lowest level to where you feel any warmth - remember it's just a slight warmth - will be the most effective way to start healing. When can you move up to the next level? You can move up in levels when you feel barely any warmth from the wrap at all. This means that you've successfully conditioned your circulation and you're ready to move up. Some people can move up in a few weeks, some people it takes a lot longer.

Step 3: Treat Flare-Ups - Timing is Important

Do a ColdCure® treatment any time you experience a pain flare-up or after any physical activity to prevent further injury and reduce swelling and inflammation.

Wait 30-45 minutes after your ColdCure® treatment before doing another BFST® treatment. This time will allow the blood flow and body temperature to regulate again. Refrain from using ColdCure® within the 4 hours following your 20 minute BFST® treatment, unless you notice an increase in pain during your BFST® Treatment.

Step 4: Use KB Support Tape™

KB Support Tape™ is very important to help with your injury recovery. As you move throughout the day, your skin and your tendons move with you. Using the KB Support Tape over your injury will make your skin less flexible - therefore protecting your injury - without restricting your range of motion. KB Support Tape™ can be used at the same time as your BFST® and ColdCure® Treatments without any issues, but try to have your first BFST® treatment of the day without the KB Support Tape™ applied.

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