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# Wireless Pain-Alleviating Devices
These Drug-Free Pain Relief Products Connect to Your iPhone

By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-09-18 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drugfree-pain-relief
References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/philips-will-cure-your-aches-with-wireless-drug-free-pa-1635388384) & [ifa.philips](http://www.ifa.philips.com/news/healthy-families/philips-bluetouch-and-pulserelief-app)

[Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pain-payback) is trying to change the way people manage from aches and pains with their soon to be released wireless drug-free pain relief products. In accordance with their mission to improve the lives of others using meaningful innovation in industries such as health care, consumer lifestyle and lighting solutions, Philips is targeting those suffering from chronic pain with their new [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-sessions) connected gadgets. This is ideal for people who were in accidents and are seeking temporary fixes.

PulseRelief uses transcutaneous electronic nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy. This involves app-controlled electronic pulses being delivered directly to the skin for temporary relief.

The BlueTouch is specifically designed to offer drug-free pain relief for back muscles. The device blasts [blue LED light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celluma-series-2) with the purpose of making the body release nitric oxide and increase blood flow to the area.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.7/10
- Popularity: 77% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Wireless Pain-alleviating Devices:** Wireless pain-alleviating devices are a growing trend, offering convenient and drug-free alternatives to traditional pain relief methods.
- **Iphone Connected Gadgets:** The rise of iPhone connected gadgets opens up new opportunities for pain relief products, allowing users to easily control and monitor their pain management.
- **Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation (TENS):** TENS therapy is gaining popularity as a non-invasive pain relief method, presenting opportunities for innovative devices to deliver targeted pain relief.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Health Care:** The health care industry can benefit from wireless pain-alleviating devices by providing patients with non-invasive and drug-free pain relief options.
- **Consumer Lifestyle:** There is a growing demand in the consumer lifestyle industry for innovative gadgets that can help manage chronic pain and improve overall well-being.
- **Lighting Solutions:** The lighting solutions industry can explore the integration of blue LED light technology to promote pain relief and enhance healing processes.

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