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Spoonie Tested Chronic Pain Management Gifts for Spoonies
Briana our resident Pain Management PA is back and just in time for Holiday Shopping! Here is a gift guide for your spoonie or for you. She has brought a bunch of products available on Amazon that she has found helpful for pain management and her own chiari malformation and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.
Amazon pain relief product list
Migraine Hat $29.99 https://www.amazon.com/Migraine-Hat-Wearable-Reduce-Headache/dp/B01IBVP5QS/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537980513&sr=1-6&keywords=ice+pack+for+headache
“Lazy glasses” to avoid neck strain $11.97 https://www.amazon.com/Flammi-Glasses-Horizontal-Spectacles-Watching/dp/B016F28L0M/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537981727&sr=1-1&keywords=lazy+glasses
Living Life to the Fullest with EDS book- The Muldowney Protocol $49.95 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1478758880/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cranio Cradle for Neck pain $36 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005QBCL82/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Aspen Hard Cervical Collar $51.44 https://www.amazon.com/ProCare-Cervical-Collar-Pad-Set/dp/B0068QQ5UY/ref=sr_1_10_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537980779&sr=1-10&keywords=aspen+cervical+collar
Back Nobber II trigger point tool $25.99 https://www.amazon.com/Pressure-Positive-Companys-Backnobber-Myofascial/dp/B0010B8CGM/ref=sr_1_26_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537978231&sr=1-26&keywords=theracane&th=1
Therapy tool Combo pack (foam roller, trigger point tool, handheld roller tool, trigger point ball) $58.95 https://www.amazon.com/Body-Back-Companys-Tightness-Myofascial/dp/B00PJ8KCZG/ref=sr_1_27_m_sspa?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537978284&sr=1-27-spons&keywords=theracane&th=1
Cervical traction collar device $18.99 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078MCZSSS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=APEPAF9WD0A2E&psc=1
Sobakawa cloud pillow $29.99 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037NX61W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Total Pillow + ice pack 2 pack $14.99 https://www.amazon.com/Total-Pillow-Microbead-Portable-Support/dp/B01N2NNLSY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537980251&sr=8-3&keywords=total+pillow
Snuza Breathing monitor $109.79 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008OJ7C6Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Artic Flex Neck Ice Pack for neck and shoulders $15.99 https://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Flex-Neck-Pack-Microwaveable/dp/B01M08DV3R/ref=pd_sim_121_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01M08DV3R&pd_rd_r=f98e6fc1-c1ab-11e8-afd4-5de77bfa64dd&pd_rd_w=RpZnm&pd_rd_wg=Z0xwZ&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=18bb0b78-4200-49b9-ac91-f141d61a1780&pf_rd_r=CTPW89RGRAK81KRE6427&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=CTPW89RGRAK81KRE6427
Bauerfeind OmoTrain shoulder stabilizer brace $143.95 https://www.amazon.com/Bauerfeind-OmoTrain-Shoulder-Strained-Shoulders/dp/B000S01I1M/ref=sr_1_sc_11_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537980664&sr=1-11-spell&keywords=baurfeind
NatraCure wrappable ice pack $9.99 https://www.amazon.com/NatraCure-Universal-Cold-Pack-Wrap/dp/B01H5QERAK/ref=sr_1_25_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537980407&sr=1-25&keywords=ice%2Bpacks&th=1
Comfy sports bra $15.99 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQGKYLI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Plastic ring splints set of 3 $21.99 https://www.amazon.com/3-Point-Products-Oval-8-Finger-Splint/dp/B01INM8MO2/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537980690&sr=1-5&keywords=ring%2Bsplints&th=1
5 pack of resistance bands 10.96 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07738SKT5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Wahl Deep Tissue Massage $36.72 https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Percussion-Therapeutic-Professionals-04290-300/dp/B00BTYYCKK/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537980170&sr=1-3&keywords=massager&th=1
AlignMed Zipper front compression/ posture shirt $95.00 https://www.amazon.com/ALIGNMED-Posture-Shirt-2-0-Zipper/dp/B00R8KA8X4/ref=sr_1_8?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1537981125&sr=1-8&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=posture+shirt
Lumbar traction brace (inflatable) $56.68 (covered by many insurances) https://www.amazon.com/HONGJING-Traction-Decompression-Pressure-Gauge-Lower/dp/B07F932Y68/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1537980272&sr=8-6&keywords=back+traction+brace
Mueller adjustable back brace $18.95 https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Adjustable-Back-Brace-Black/dp/B001OAXE0S/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537980639&sr=1-5&keywords=mueller+back+brace
Sunbeam electric heating pad (large) $19.98 https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-King-Size-Electric-UltraHeat-Technology/dp/B000FGDDI0/ref=sr_1_9_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537980363&sr=1-9&keywords=heat+pad
Joy-On Kegel exerciser $69.90 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074S53CM1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Aloe cadabra personal lubricant $10.95 https://www.amazon.com/Aloe-Cadabra-Personal-Lubricant-Unscented/dp/B0161J28AI/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537980616&sr=1-1&keywords=aloe%2Bcadabra&th=1
Trigger point foam roller (hollow with PVC, travels well) $34.99 https://www.amazon.com/TriggerPoint-Roller-Instructional-Original-13-inch/dp/B0040EGNIU/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0040EGNIU&pd_rd_r=9e18c7ac-c1b7-11e8-a6af-01eb2f54162e&pd_rd_w=EIefC&pd_rd_wg=7IoXw&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=XHRWYQS0RJJVA59A94T3&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=XHRWYQS0RJJVA59A94T3
Compression leggings $24.25 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EKHP7KG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Handheld massage/ triggerpoint stick $9.95 https://www.amazon.com/PharMeDoc-Muscle-Roller-Massage-Stick/dp/B016AZD02I/ref=sr_1_47_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537978284&sr=1-47&keywords=theracane
Mueller Hinged knee brace $53.58 https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Hinged-Brace-Large-Black/dp/B00267SGA6/ref=sr_1_10_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537980751&sr=1-10&keywords=mueller%2Bknee&th=1
Wool compression socks with arch support $13.99 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XBYFS7B/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Trigger point spiky balls, 4 pack $13.99 https://www.amazon.com/Massage-Trigger-Massager-Plantar-Fasciitis/dp/B07335P9FM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1537978402&sr=8-6&keywords=triggerpoint+ball
New Balance arch support sandals $34.95 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ISPZGFC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s02?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
Not on Amazon but covered by insurance: Spinal Q brace by alignMed https://alignmed.com/products/womens-spinal-q
Cannabis products
Kiva mints, 2.5 mg THC http://kivaconfections.com/products/petra
Kush Queen CBD bath bombs https://www.kushqueen.shop/product-category/bath-bombs/
CBD living products https://www.cbdlivingwater.com/
Sootheen CBD tincture and pain relief cream (USE DISCOUNT CODE CBD25 for 25% off) www.sootheen.com
Remedio CBD 500 mg Vape Pen- available at pharmacies in 2018. Independently lab tested and the highest concentration of CBD available www.remediolabs.com
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