Ask The Doctor – How Much MuscleCare Should I Apply?
Whether you are experiencing new, acute pain, or persisting chronic pain in any area, stretching and using Musclecare’s muscle and joint pain formula will only help your body heal faster the sooner you start incorporating it into your daily routine.
Patients have been reaping the benefits of Musclecare for many years now. A common question is the amount of Musclecare that should be used to treat each person’s specific case. The following guide will provide the specific amount of Musclecare that should be applied based on the type of injury, the severity of the pain.
Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
MuscleCare has the ability to reduce the pain caused by the swelling and inflammation of the joints caused by both Arthritis and Osteoarthritis.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream – AM/PM, rollon during day as required |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Cream 2x AM/PM, rollon in day as needed | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 2 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Rollon AM, cream AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Chronic | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 60 days | Rollon AM, cream 3x AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Low Back Pain
Up to 85 percent of working adults can expect to experience low back pain at some point in their life – especially pregnant mothers.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream – AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream – AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Cream 3x AM/PM, rollon 4 x in day |
Chronic | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 60 days | Cream 3x AM/PM, rollon 4 x in day |
Did you know that Musclecare is safe to use in pregnancy?
Neck Pain
Neck pain is typically the result of trauma, inflammation and repetitive stress on related areas of the body.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream – AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream – AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Rollon AM, cream 2-3x AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Chronic | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 60 days | Rollon AM, cream 2-3x AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Headache, Migraine
Majority of migraines can stem from other issues in the body such as neck and shoulder dysfunction. Musclecare can help ease the pain of migraines.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Rollon AM, cream 3x AM/PM, rollon 3 x in day |
Chronic | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 60 days | Rollon AM, cream 3x AM/PM, rollon 3 x in day |
Shoulder stiffness
Regular stretches and applying Musclecare’s pain relief formulae as follows is the best remedy for curing stiff shoulders. Always apply to neck & shoulder.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Rollon AM, cream 2-3x AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Chronic | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 60 days | Rollon AM, cream 2-3x AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Frozen shoulder
Also known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder is a painful consistent stiffness of the shoulder joint. Normal shoulder movements are made extremely difficult. Never forget the neck.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon, 2 cream – 30 day | Cream 3x AM/PM, rollon 3 x in day |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 2 cream – 30 day | Cream 3x AM/PM, rollon 3 x in day | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 30 day | Cream AM/midday/PM, rollon 4 x in day |
Chronic | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 30 day | Cream AM/midday/PM, rollon 4 x in day |
Strain (any area)
Usually occurring during physical activities or exercise. a the pain can result from the simple stretch of a muscle or tendon up to a complete tear.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon – 30 days | Rollon – 4 x per day |
Chronic | 2 rollons – 60 days | Rollon – 4 x per day | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 2 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream 3 x AM/PM, rollon 4 x in day |
Chronic | 2 rollon, 1 cream – 60 days | Cream 3 x AM/PM, rollon 4 x in day |
Sprain (any area)
Unlike strains, sprains result in the stretching or tearing of ligaments. Sprains typically occur in the ankle.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon – 30 days | Rollon – 4 x per day |
Chronic | As needed | As needed | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream 3 x AM/PM, rollon 4 x in day |
Chronic | As needed | As needed |
Sciatica
Sciatica refers to any pain affecting the back, hip, and outer side of the leg, that is the result of the compression of a spinal nerve root in the lower back. Sharp, electrical intense pain in the buttock and leg often to the root.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Rollon AM and 3 x in day, cream 3 x PM |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Cream 3x AM/PM, rollon 4 x in day | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Cream 3x AM/PM, rollon 4 x in day |
Chronic | 2 rollon, 4 cream – 60 days | Cream 3x AM/PM, rollon 4 x in day |
Golfers Elbow, Tennis Elbow
The nature in the way our elbows bend and stretch in both tennis and golf can cause abrupt or subtle injury of the muscle and tendon area around the outside of the elbow.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream – AM/PM, rollon 4 x in day |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream – AM/PM, rollon 4 x in day | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 1 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Cream – 3 x AM/PM, rollon 4 x in day |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Cream – 3 x AM/PM, rollon 4 x in day |
Click for a list of approved stretches for both golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Repetitive strain injuries are the result in the impairment of muscles and tendons caused by repetitive actions.
Mild Pain | Acute | 2 rollon – 60 days | Rollon 4 x per day, 1 for home, 1 to go |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream 3 x AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 1 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Cream 3 x AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Cream 3 x AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Leg Cramps
Leg cramps are either caused by sitting awkwardly for a prolonged period of time or trauma to the leg muscle. Always remember to apply MuscleCare to the back.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon – 30 days | Rollon – PM and in night as needed |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream 3 x PM, rollon in night as needed | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream 3 x PM, rollon in night as needed |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Cream AM/noon/PM, rollon as needed |
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas. MuscleCare is part of your daily management routine.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream 3 x AM, rollon 4 x in day |
Chronic | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 60 days | Cream 3 x AM/PM, rollon 4 x in day | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Cream 3 x AM/noon/PM, rollon 4 x in day |
Chronic | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Cream 3 x AM/noon/PM, rollon 4 x in day |
Knee Pain
The complexity in the structure of the knee makes it very difficult to diagnose exactly what is causing discomfort in that area. However, Musclecare has been proven to aid any muscle and joint pains that commonly plague the knee.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon – 30 days | Rollon 3 – 4 x in day as needed |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream 3 x AM, rollon 3-4 x in day | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 1 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Cream 3 x AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Chronic | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 60 days | Cream 3 x AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Are you a cyclist with knee pain? Read our recent blog post highlighting the effects of cycling on the knees.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is the pain felt in the the plantar fascia is the ligament that connecting the heel bone to your toes. * Active Body Ball works extremely well with MuscleCare.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream AM/PM, rollon 2-3 x in day |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 1 cream – 30 days | Cream 2 x AM, rollon 2-3 x in day | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 1 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Cream 3 x AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Chronic | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Cream 3 x AM/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Other Chronic Pain (more than 6 months)
Persistent chronic pain can take a large physical and emotional toll. Musclecare can help ease the shooting, burning, and aching pains and strains that you are experiencing. Consult your Chiropractor or MD for further help.
Mild Pain | Acute | NA | |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 2 cream – 30 days | Cream 3 x AM/PM, rollon as needed in day | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | NA | |
Chronic | 2 rollon, 2 cream – 60 days | Cream 3 x AM/noon/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy is the result of high blood sugar injuring the nerve fibres in the body. Commonly occurs in the legs and feet.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon, 1 cream | Cream AM//lunch/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 1 cream | Cream AM//lunch/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 1 rollon, 2 cream | Cream AM//lunch/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Chronic | 2 rollon, 2 cream | Cream AM//lunch/PM, rollon 3-4 x in day |
Video Gamers (RSI)
Repetitive stress injuries in the thumbs and hands especially are all too common to professional gamers. In extreme cases, hardcore gamers can be subject to arthritis.
Mild Pain | Acute | 1 rollon | 1 x per hour during play/1 x at end of session |
Chronic | 1 rollon | 1 x per hour during play/1 x at end of session | |
Moderate
to Severe Pain |
Acute | 1 rollon, 1 cream | Rollon 1x per hr./end of session, cream PM |
Chronic | 1 rollon, 1 cream | Rollon 1x per hr./end of session, cream PM |
All gamers of all ages should use MuscleCare to reset muscles, stretch and use the Active Body Ball to prevent osteoarthritis.
Do you classify yourself as a hardcore gamer? Read our blog post exploring how stretching and Musclecare can help save your thumbs and wrists!