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Pain-Free Patch

Scientifically boosted patches offer controllable day-long relief

Implications - Empowering consumers to take charge of their pain and jump back into their daily lives, pain patches are being accelerated with scientific and even technological integration, making them more customizable and longer-lasting than other treatments. Wary of ingesting pharmaceuticals that can impact their entire bodies or messy creams that require reapplication, consumers turn to patches with scientific and technological advancements as a solution they can control, targeting only areas that need it, with relief that promises to last the entire work day. By putting the power back into the consumer’s hands, patch products are gaining traction with consumers who seek more targeted and seamless pain relief.
Workshop Question - What is your company doing to deliver more choice for the consumer?
Trend Themes
1. Scientifically Boosted Pain Relief Patches - Pain relief patches are incorporating scientific and technological advancements for more customizable and longer-lasting treatments.
2. On-demand, Noninvasive Pain Relief Devices - Wearable pain relief devices such as iTENS and Kailo offer on-demand, noninvasive, and comfortable solutions for chronic pain.
3. Naturally Infused Pain Relief Patches - Hemp, heating, and herbal patches provide natural and organic relief through targeted, motion-activated heat technology and organic ingredients.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Industry - The use of technology and organic ingredients to create comfortable, on-demand, and noninvasive pain relief solutions presents opportunities for healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes.
2. Pharmaceutical Industry - Advancements in pain relief patches that offer more targeted and seamless pain relief may present disruptive innovation opportunities for the pharmaceutical industry.
3. Wellness Industry - Consumers' increasing interest in natural and organic pain relief solutions may create disruptive innovation opportunities for the wellness industry.
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Featured Examples

Noninvasive Nanotechnology Pain Relievers
Noninvasive Nanotechnology Pain Relievers
The 'Kailo' Nanotech Pain Relief Patch Aids Recovery
The ‘Kailo’ nanotech pain relief patch is an advanced piece of technology for athletes or any adult who experiences pain to help them deal with it head-on instead of opting for pills or... MORE
Lidocaine-Infused Pain-Relief Patches
Lidocaine-Infused Pain-Relief Patches
Salonpas' Lidocaine Gel-Patch Numbs Painful Areas
People suffering from persistent pain simply want it to disappear, and the Salonpas Lidocaine Gel-Patch is a product that offers that prospect. The maximum strength patches contain lidocaine as the... MORE
App-Savy Pain Treatments
App-Savy Pain Treatments
iTENS is a Wearable Pain Relief Device That's Controlled with an App
The ‘iTENS’ is a lightweight wearable pain relief device that’s designed to treat chronic suffering by safely stimulating your nerves.  The product is FDA-approved and uses... MORE
On-the-Go Menstruation Relief Patches
On-the-Go Menstruation Relief Patches
Rael's Natural Herbal Heating Patch Soothes Period Cramps
Those that experience period cramps know there’s little that can be done to stop the pain, but Rael’s Natural Herbal Heating Patch is hoping to make that time of the month, a little more... MORE
Hemp Pain Relief Patches
Hemp Pain Relief Patches
ProVent's Hemp Patches Soothe Pain with Motion-Activated Heat Technology
Those who suffer from inflammation, swelling and arthritis have the potential to benefit from the use of pain relief patches, which are easily applied and fast-acting. ProVent’s new Hemp... MORE
Chronic Pain Patches
Chronic Pain Patches
These Patches Offer a Non-Addictive Alternative to Soothing Pain
For the millions of people that suffer from long-term pain, opoids and stronger medications are one of the few forms of relief. While effective, these medications often result in complications that... MORE
Topical Pain-Relief Patches
Topical Pain-Relief Patches
Salonpas' Pain Relieving Patch Eases Soreness for Eight Hours
Back and neck aches are the kind of nagging pain that leave sufferers uncomfortable all day, which is why Salonpas’ ‘Pain Relieving Patch’ is designed to stay in place and last for... MORE

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