ABOUT THERAFLEX PAIN RELIEF

Nabob Rx’s Theraflex line of topical analgesics includes Theraflex Pain Relief, Theraflex RSI (Repetitive Stress Injury) Relief, Theraflex TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint)  Relief, and Theraflex Sports Therapy creams.

Theraflex vs. Commonly Used Analgesics

The Theraflex line represents a new approach to topical pain relief and soft tissue injury.  This is especially important today in light of increasing concerns regarding the safety of commonly used oral analgesic medications, especially the NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-

Inflammatory drugs).  Long term use of NSAIDs such as Aleve, Motrin, ibuprofen can be associated with serious gastrointestinal (GI) side effects including bleeding.  The newer COX-2 inhibitors such as Vioxx have been implicated in potentially life-threatening cardiovascular problems. Indeed both Vioxx and Bextra have been removed from the market for this reason.  Theraflex on the other hand represents a safe and effective pain treatment with minimal side effects.

How Theraflex Works

 By targeting the body’s natural anti-inflammatory systems, Theraflex produces symptomatic relief, limits the degree of injury and promotes tissue healing.  Additionally

therapeutic levels of trace element-amino acid complexes, herbal extracts, specialized  amino acid dipeptides, and MSM address other components of injury and aid in the relief of pain, inflammation and stiffness. Specifically the trace element-amino acid complexes in Theraflex activate the key anti-inflammatory enzyme, superoxide dismutase (SOD).

The several forms of SOD control the inflammatory response and limit tissue injury by scavenging and inactivating highly reactive, destructive free radicals such as superoxide and hydroxyl.  Further these complexes enhance tissue healing by activating enzymes such as lysyl oxidase (LO), which plays a key role in cross-linking and stabilizing collagen and elastin, essential components of connective tissue, and DNA polymerase essential in making new DNA for replicating cells and healing tissue.

 Theraflex’s unique formulation ensures effective transdermal delivery of ingredients deep to the affected tissues and joints. The active ingredient common to the entire Theraflex line is methyl salicylate (wintergreen) which gives Theraflex its pleasant vanishing scent.  The base is water soluble, greaseless and a natural color.  All ingredients are FDA approved for OTC topical use.

Clinical Study of Theraflex

A randomized double-blind clinical study conducted by Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (Boston, MA) on patients with masseter muscle and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain validated the effectiveness of the Theraflex approach. The study  published in Cranio: The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice, Vol.22, no.2, April 2004 showed that Theraflex TMJ safely and effectively reduced pain in the masseter muscles and TMJ joint in difficult to treat TMJ patients.  After 2 (two) weeks, participants using Theraflex TMJ experienced a 68% (sixty-eight percent) reduction in masseter muscle pain, and a 50% (fifty percent) reduction in temporomandibular joint pain.  Importantly, five days after the last application of Theraflex, significant pain relief persisted.  This pain relief was achieved without side effects as are so frequently encountered with oral medications such as Advil, Vioxx, Celebrex, etc.

How to Use Theraflex

Unlike other topical analgesics, smaller amounts (dime-sized) of Theraflex are all that are necessary to achieve optimal results.  Regular, daily usage, 2 to 4 times a day, maximizes the Theraflex benefit.  Used in such manner, for example, a 1.25 oz jar of Theraflex TMJ or RSI will last the average user at least one month. Further, washing the area 5- 10 minutes after application will not reduce its effectiveness.