Reducing pain with a small plaster - should that work? To be honest, that was my first thought when Torsten told me about the SuperPatches. But the more detailed he explained how the plasters worked, the more I became very curious. Because non-invasive and drug-free pain relief makes more sense to me than taking painkillers. The Super Patch plasters are intended to positively support and influence various areas through tactile stimuli. There are not only pain patches, but a total of 12 different SuperPatches to increase performance and well-being. In my interview with Torsten Bonacker you will find out how the super patches work, where and how they are used and why they can be particularly interesting for us tennis players. What we can't miss, of course: the self-test and our very personal conclusion about the product. And since we are introducing the SuperPatches to you here today, you are absolutely correct in assuming that we found the patches to be good. Are you curious now too? Then read on quickly - have fun!
Torsten, please introduce yourself to our TennisTraveller communityAs a sports economist, I have made what I am passionate about my profession: sport. I can't imagine a life without sport, neither privately nor professionally. Tennis was my favorite as a teenager. In my private life, I try to pass this enthusiasm on to my children. Even though the children's passions are horse riding and football, they still get involved in a tennis match with me. A great family sport! I am also involved in tennis professionally. I have been working in tennis for over two decades. I come into contact with many top athletes. Not only is excellent hardware important for this, but at least as much mental and physical fitness.
I find this particularly exciting and this is exactly where there is an overlap with SuperPatch. Their products focus on physical and mental fitness. So when I found out about the product, I was curious. My body, which at the age of 55 sometimes sets limits for me, offered itself as a tester. Curiosity turned into conviction and I found my way to SuperPatch. As a part-time job, I now offer Superpatch products in network marketing. A form of business that, as an economist, I also find extremely exciting. On the one hand, because you can work independently, and on the other hand, because this is a form of sales that is on the rise and you can scale your salary upwards almost without limit.
Torsten Bonacker
How did you become aware of the Super Patches?Pure coincidence! At the opening of a sports specialty store, I met an old acquaintance from the tennis world. During the conversation, he told me about special plasters that bring about significant physical and mental improvements without using any medication, purely through tactile stimuli. There is nothing else behind the term SuperPatch. He offered me some patches to take home. After an intense tennis match, which unfortunately left me with a very sore knee and a disastrous night, I thought about the plasters and stuck one on myself. To be honest, I was skeptical, but the idea of using a patch to relieve pain instead of a painkiller seemed very attractive to me. The fact is, the pain disappeared with the plaster.
Where does the concept come from?Canadian Jay Dhaliwal is the brains behind SuperPatch. His mother was suffering from multiple sclerosis and he was looking for ways to improve her quality of life using gentle yet effective methods. His vision was to use the receptors on our skin. He was convinced that stimulating these receptors could help. That sounds quite abstract, so here's a very simple example: when our children are feeling bad, we hold them in our arms, stroke them and that helps them. In any case, Dhaliwal invested capital in this idea and the research. Together with neuroscientists, he developed the SuperPatch technology within 12 years.
How do the SuperPatches work?To stimulate the skin receptors, each SuperPatch has a code printed on it in the form of a tactile stimulus, similar to a fingerprint. This generates a neural signal. This is also the case, for example, with pressure, heat or cold. There are genetically programmed signals in the brain such as a signal for pain perception, a signal for sleep and all other bodily functions. The signal triggered by the patch travels to the brain via the peripheral nervous system. There it is decoded and returned to the body by the brain as the body's own impulse. Jay Dhaliwal and his team of researchers succeeded in using the codes on the patches to send corrective signals to the brain, which then returns commands for improved bodily functions. The whole thing is called vibrotactile technology.
What do you say to voices that question the effectiveness of the “small patches”?Just try it out yourself! That's what I did and I've been convinced of the product ever since. I also received positive feedback from my circle of friends: it helped with the pain of my tennis elbow, with headaches and my sleep was much better. I'm not a doctor, but these results matter to me. There are always doubters and innovations are often viewed critically. Two scientific double-blind studies on the effectiveness of the pain patch (Freedom) and the sleep patch (REM) have now proven the significant pain reduction and improved sleep quality. Osteopaths, alternative practitioners and midwives in particular, professional groups in medicine who are more open to innovative ideas, have also discovered the patches for themselves and their treatment.
What are the advantages?The big advantage is that the patches do not require any medication or ingredients. The positive effect is caused purely by the tactile stimulus. When I read the leaflets about the side effects of some pain medications, it's just fantastic.
For which problems and complaints can I use the SuperPatches?It is important to note that the patches have no healing effect. The following positive effects can occur when used: But they help to promote well-being without side effects. There are currently twelve different patches in total. Freedom immediately reduces the pain of mild pain in muscles and joints. Liberty improves balance and mobility. REM has great success for people with sleep problems. Peace reduces stress. Defend supports the immune system. Ignite boosts metabolism and can help you lose weight. Focus increases concentration. Joy improves mental mood. Kick it helps overcome bad habits. Rocket can help with erection problems. Lumi improves skin structure. Victory increases strength and mobility during athletic performance.
Where exactly can which SuperPatch help us tennis players?In my opinion, the three patches Victory , Liberty and Focus interesting for tennis players. Here they can ensure improvements in the areas of strength and speed, balance and mental focus. They can be used individually or in combination. Try it out. And if you get a tennis elbow while playing tennis or, like me, a sore knee, I can highly recommend Freedom From personal experience, I can report that I stuck the Victory Patch on during a tennis match against a strong opponent when changing sides and it gave me a significant boost in energy.
When did you and people in your circle of friends use the Super Patches and with what effect?As already mentioned, I had my aha moment when I applied the Freedom pain patch to severe knee pain and within a short time I no longer had any pain. In my personal circle, I recommended the patches to two friends who had been struggling with tennis elbow for months. Both had significantly less pain in their arms afterwards and were thrilled with the effect. But I'm particularly pleased that my 85-year-old father uses the Liberty patch to combat his balance problems. He is a sports enthusiast like me and is passionate about cycling. With balance problems, this is anything but optimal. The patch gives him security. It just makes me happy that he can hopefully pursue his passion for a long time to come.
What is your “mission” regarding SuperPatches in the future?I am convinced of the product and want as many people as possible to feel the positive effects of the patches and thus increase their personal well-being. As an athlete, I find it exciting that the patches can be used to increase athletic performance or, as in the case of my father, simply maintain it.
As mentioned above, as an economist it is also attractive for me to implement the possibilities of network marketing. With SuperPatch I network with other people to sell a product that I fully support. Visions drive humanity forward, I share these and I want to share them. Network marketing offers the opportunity to generate an attractive additional income through targeted partnerships and building a successful network. If you would like to find out more about this, please feel free to contact me.
Two more personal questions at the end: Does tennis also play a role in your vacation and where did you spend your best tennis vacation so far?I play tennis with my wife and two children on vacation whenever possible. This year we had our clubs with us again on our summer vacation. At 37 degrees in the shade, we only unpacked them once; the “match” was simply too hot. I always spent my best tennis holidays in South Tyrol. With my Hanau team we used to regularly go to the season preparation camp at Easter and train intensively. I always have fond memories of having a lot of fun on and off the pitch.
As you are used to from us, we have tested the products we present to you ourselves and found them to be good. My husband struggles with severe osteoarthritis in his shoulder. Since he still enjoys playing tennis, pain after the game is unfortunately almost a habit. He is always looking for new products that will provide some relief from his pain. So he stuck the SuperPatch Freedom on himself several times before and after playing, directly on the pain point. And he was able to notice a slight reduction in pain every time, even quite quickly after the sticking. During the game he occasionally stuck the SuperPatch Victory on himself - but here he didn't feel any direct effect.
I would definitely say that everyone should give a SuperPatch a try. We always prefer a non-invasive, drug-free solution to painkillers. Nothing more can happen than a SuperPatch not helping. And at best it helps! That's why the Super Patches Freedom will probably be included in our pain treatment repertoire.
Torsten is always available to answer any questions you may have about the Super Patches. Feel free to send him an E-MAIL or check out his website. You can also order the Super Patches there.
Note on our own behalf: this article is not sponsored and we do not receive any commission. We got to know the product, found it to be good and recommend it to you for this reason.
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