Effective Against Active Pain

 

Fast Painfix™ Product Information

For over 5,000 years, Chinese relied on herbs to deliver medicinal and analgesic properties to protect the well being of their health. Liniment made of herbs and alcohol didn't occur until about 3000 years ago.

Our product, Fast Painfix™, is the vanguard of our growing line of herbal products that have been exclusive to Michael Chau's family for over a century. By way of introduction, Michael Chau, who by the age of thirteen, had mastered his family's martial arts techniques and became a martial arts master. He immediately became the instructor of his established martial arts institution before immigrating to the United States .

Fast Painfix™   is an herbal liniment that directly and effectively relieves and alleviates bruises, swells, sprains, strains, muscle aches, and other body aches. Master Michael Chau's great-great-grandfather, Tai Chau, whom was part of the martial art's legendary “Ten Tigers of Canton”, invented Fast Painfix™'s exclusive formula. It was around the year 1870, in China 's province of Canton when Fast Painfix™   was first developed.

As this exclusive formula was passed on from one generation to another within the Chau family, each generation contributed to the formula by making improvements and modifications suitable to the lifestyles during that period. By the time Master Michael Chau inherited this formula, his contributions had helped extend the uses for Fast Painfix™. In addition to the mentioned uses, Fast Painfix™   can be used as a massaging solution that helps relax the muscles of the body. Table I compares Fast Painfix™   with other Chinese herbal liniments on the market.

 

Table 1. Comparison between Fast Painfix™   and other Chinese Herbal Liniments on The Market

 

Based on Master Michael Chau's analysis of his 500 patients who came to him seeking treatment for active pain, 70% of the patients using Fast Painfix™   fully recovered; in other words, all pain had departed after the use of Fast Painfix™. 28% of the patients stated that their pain has lessened while 2% of the patients felt there was no effect at all. Figure 2 shows the percentage of effectiveness based on Master Michael Chau's patient data.

 

Figure 2. A Chart Summarizing the Effectiveness of Fast Painfix™  on 500 Patients

 

The Definition of Active Pain

The term, “active pain,” is a newly established expression describing the aches and pain resulting from our current lifestyles that include muscle aches, strains, sprains, joint pains, backaches and headaches. A single or a combination of factors provokes these various pains to occur. Exercise, for example, is beneficial yet detrimental to our bodies because of the pressures placed on joints each time we walk, run or jump. Moreover, 61 percent of the American population is stuck with the myth, “no pain, no gain.”² As a result, individuals may actively train harder until a burning sensation occurs or they have overworked their muscles.

With limited guidance from a fitness trainer or physician, many Americans are placing stress on their bodies without realizing the consequences. Along with the gradual aging and stress we experience from our workplace, the muscle aches and body pains resulting from these factors can, according to the Active Pain Council, “impede mobility and physical performance.” ¹ Therefore, whether one is an athlete or an individual who stays active for health, leisure or aesthetic reasons, it is crucial for individuals to address and treat their pain in an effective and according manner.

 

Statistics of Americans Experiencing Active Pain

Experts in sports medicine and pain management had been hypothesizing that many Americans have long been experiencing body pains or muscle aches that could have been treated fairly easily. However, many of these individuals either neglect to seek any treatments or may accept pain as a way of life. This hypothesis, nevertheless, is supported with statistics from a national survey conducted by Harris Interactive for the Movement to Fight Active Pain during April 10 through April 13, 2003*. Based on this survey, more than 84 percent surveyed had experienced muscles and body pain the past month; however, majority of these 84 percent admitted that they either did little or nothing at all to direct the pain.

According to the Harris Interactive survey, the most frequent occurring active pain is muscle strains or soreness, which is prevalent in 58 percent of adults or an estimated 112 million Americans in the country.² We tend to think that sports or exercises are the culprit of pains. But this study has revealed that many family-oriented chores are the most prevalent cause of active pain. From these findings, which is illustrated in Figure 1, 59 percent of Americans' pain resulted from gardening or yard work, 47 percent resulted from lifting, carrying or playing with children, 32 percent derived from performing housework, 18 percent from carrying groceries and 12 percent created by office work.

 

Figure 1. The Main Causes of Active Pain in Americans.

 

In addition to muscle aches and pains ranking as one of the most common active pain in Americans, 53 percent Americans experienced back pain, 51 percent with joint pain and 42 percent with tension headaches. As a reminder these statistics are from people who currently or previously had experienced these pains.  During the long run, according to a press release from Johnson & Johnson, 80 percent of Americans will, some time in their lives, experience back pain. This statistic corresponds to the American Medical Association's finding that four out of five adults (80% adults) will be a victim of lower back pain.⁴ In addition, more than 90 percent of adults will be victims of tension headache during their lifetimes.²

As mentioned earlier, majority of Americans who experience pain did little or nothing at to relieve their pain. This behavior reflects several aspects of our knowledge and beliefs. First, many Americans have limited knowledge as to how to treat active pain. From the survey, 77 percent knows that active pain can be treat but they do not know where and how to start. Many even received the wrong information. For example, when question about the first step to treating muscle soreness, 49 percent said that applying heat was the best approach; however, the recommended approach is the use of ice. In regards to treating back pain, experts recommend low- impact exercise along with a simple pain reliever. But 59 percent believe that lying down and doing nothing at all is the best approach to alleviate pain.

Besides limited knowledge to pain management, many individuals are still stuck with outdated belief or myths, such as the “no pain, no gain” concept. Sadly 61 percent of Americans are still glued to this idea so many view muscle soreness or aches as an encouragement or indicator that their motive to stay active is paying off. Consequently, Americans will bear the pain until it is intolerable or hinders their daily activities. 30 percent will take action when their pain remains constant for several days. 27 percent says that pain keeping them from sleeping will be their indicator for seeking treatment. 18 percent will treat pain a specific body part cannot be moved without pain and 17 percent if there is major swelling or bruising.

Until actions are taken, 63 percent are feeling sore throughout the day, 41 percent are not able to exercise or play sports, 36 percent are unable to perform hobbies or leisure activities and 25 percent have trouble walking or traveling up a flight of stairs. 10 percent claimed that their active pain was so significant that they were not able to go to work.

To briefly summarize these findings, many Americans either are currently or will eventually be a victim of some form of active pain. In the worse case scenario, one may simultaneously experience a combination of various pains. The findings clearly illustrate that active pain can dramatically hinder our daily routines or activities.