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Hyper-Stimulus Pain Blockers

The ICE-O-therm Uses Simultaneous Hot and Cold Treatment

— September 23, 2012 — Unique
The ICE-O-therm is a non-invasive class two medical device that helps alleviate chronic pain. What sets this product apart is that it engages the body's natural healing abilities by using both hot and cold stimuli. Best of all, there are no medications involved.

The contrast therapy that the ICE-O-therm produces harnesses the phenomenon of the Thermal Grill Anomaly. By applying both hot and cold stimuli to the area of chronic pain, an intense stimulation is created (a paradoxical burning sensation), which in turn blocks and confuses the pain messages going to the brain.

This phenomenon has been studied for centuries and it is only until now that a handy, practical device has been available to combat chronic pain.

The ICE-O-therm is powered by two AA batteries. Turn the device on for two to five minutes to allow it to reach optimal therapeutic temperature levels. The patented ICE-O-therm has an aluminum head which is heated to 40-50 degress celsius and its ceramic core is cooled 5-10 degrees celsius. Apply the hot/cold head to the point of chronic pain and move it around the area for 10-20 minutes, and you can be relieved for up to 10 hours.
Trend Themes
1. Contrast Therapy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced contrast therapy devices that provide targeted pain relief with customizable temperature settings.
2. Non-invasive Pain Relief - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create non-invasive medical devices that use natural stimuli to alleviate chronic pain without the need for medications.
3. Thermal Grill Anomaly - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the phenomenon of the thermal grill anomaly to develop new pain-blocking techniques and products.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the medical device industry by creating innovative products that use contrast therapy for pain relief.
2. Health and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate contrast therapy techniques into the health and wellness industry to offer natural and effective solutions for chronic pain management.
3. Alternative Medicine - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine the knowledge of contrast therapy and natural healing methods to advance the field of alternative medicine and pain management.
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