8-Week reLounge Therapy Protocol: Independent Case Study with Professional Athletes

Back pain is a common problem that many people face today. It affects people of all ages and can make everyday life harder. Back pain can make it hard to work, lower sports performance, and put stress on healthcare. Back pain can happen for many reasons, like getting older, gaining weight, low fitness levels, and family history. Sometimes it comes from injuries, but it can also turn into chronic pain over time from bad posture, repeating the same movements, or health problems.

Conservative Treatments for Back Pain

Back pain is a leading cause of disability and can cause people to miss work. Treating back pain is often complicated and takes a lot of time. Conservative treatments, like physiotherapy, can help reduce pain and improve movement. But they can be too hard physically for some people and might not work for everyone.

An Innovative Therapy Solution: reLounge

Recently, new therapies have shown hope for treating back pain. One of the most promising is reLounge. It is a new technology that helps reduce back pain by using a mix of advanced treatments.

A big advantage of reLounge is that it is less physically demanding than other treatments like physiotherapy. This makes it a great choice for people who have trouble moving or cannot do traditional therapy.

Revolutionizing Back Pain Treatment

For athletes, back pain can be a serious problem. It limits movement, causes pain, and can even stop them from playing sports. Thankfully, reLounge has been very effective for treating back pain in athletes. In an 8-week study with five professional athletes, the therapy was very successful in reducing pain and increasing movement.

reLounge Therapy Protocol

A strong and flexible spine is very important for performance and avoiding injuries, especially for acrobats. To test reLounge, a case study included people with an average age of 30 who all had different types of back pain. Before starting the 8-week therapy, each person filled out a pain and stress survey.

The therapy had two 20-minute sessions per week using three different treatments:

Combined Muscle Stimulation Total (CMST)
Chronic/Acute Pain Total HAN
Comfort Wave (CW)

To check for improvements, participants did a "Stand & Reach Test". They stood on a box and reached down as far as they could without bending their knees. The distance was measured in centimeters from the tip of the middle finger to the ground.

Significant Results: Reduced Pain, Improved Mobility

After 8 weeks, all athletes said they felt less pain and had better movement. On average, they showed a 35% improvement in the Stand & Reach Test, which means their flexibility improved. Their pain symptoms also went down by 50% on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). These results are very promising for athletes with back pain.

Individual Results

Participant 1: A 27-year-old elite acrobat and gymnast had chronic pain in her neck, back, and lower back. After 8 weeks, her flexibility improved by 25% and her pain dropped by 57%.
Participant 2: A 34-year-old motorcycle stunt rider had chronic lower back pain and a protruding disc. He showed a 31% improvement in movement and reduced pain by 40%.
Participant 3: A 31-year-old acrobat and CrossFit lover had lower back pain for several weeks. He showed a 38% improvement in movement and reduced pain by 29%.
Participant 4: A 25-year-old acrobat who does Porter acrobatics had neck and lower back pain. After 8 weeks, his flexibility improved by 12% and his pain went down by 62.5%.
Participant 5: A 35-year-old stunt rider and boxer had chronic neck and lower back pain. He showed a 26% improvement in movement and reduced pain by 57%.

These results show that reLounge can help treat injuries and make it faster to handle back problems. The reLounge technology uses a back-scanning tool to watch symptoms and track progress.

The Future of Back Pain Treatment

These positive results show that reLounge is an effective way to reduce pain and improve movement in athletes with back pain. With new technology, athletes can have better movement and less pain, leading to a better quality of life.

Conclusion

Back pain is a big problem that can make it hard for an athlete to perform well. But with new technologies like reLounge, treating back pain is now easier and more effective. The case study shows how reLounge can help athletes with back pain.

After 8 weeks, all participants reported less pain (VAS scores) and better movement (Stand & Reach Test results). In short, reLounge is a great way to reduce pain and improve movement in athletes. Whether you are a professional or just play sports for fun, reLounge can help you reach your goals.

FAQs

What is reLounge?

reLounge is a mix of the StimaWell stimulation mat and a special wooden chair. It uses four main methods to treat back pain: pain relief, muscle strengthening, heat, and massage. [Click here for more information.]

What is the reLounge Therapy Protocol?

The reLounge therapy protocol involves two 20-minute sessions per week using these three treatments: CMST, Chronic/Acute Pain Total HAN, and Comfort Wave.

What is the Stand & Reach Test?

The Stand & Reach Test measures how flexible you are. Participants stand on a box and reach down without bending their knees. The distance is measured in centimeters.

How long does it take to see results with the reLounge Therapy Protocol?

Most participants saw improvements in 8 weeks. But individual results might be different.

Can the reLounge Therapy Protocol be used for other types of pain?

Yes, the protocol was made for back pain in athletes, but it could also work for other types of back pain. Always ask your doctor before starting any new treatment.