The Institute of Medicine reports that nearly a third of Americans experience long-lasting pain, which is costing the nation at least $558 billion per year in medical bills, sick days and lost productivity. In America, 88% of pain sufferers pop a pill for systemic relief with only 12% opting for topical treatments as found in patches, gels, and foams. In Japan, 68% of pain suffers reach for a patch, foam or gel for treatment. Given that Americans see continual oral medication scares with accidental and intentional overdoses and FDA mandated warning labels, will we gravitate to topical treatment in greater numbers?
You have a chance to try the new OTC topical pain management products from Salonpas (the product suite is valued at about $50.) You can also read some pain management advice from Salonpas.
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