Topical Support for the Whole-Body Approach
Prescription-strength topical NSAID and premium magnesium cream, supporting patient outcomes between osteopathic manipulative treatments.
Originally formulated for the Boston Red Sox. Now available at professional pricing for osteopathic practices.
- CALM Magnesium Cream extends manipulative treatment outcomes by targeting muscle tension that returns between OMT sessions
- Topical delivery is non-oral and localized, consistent with osteopathic philosophy of treating the whole person through targeted intervention
- RX Pain Gel (prescription ketorolac) for patients with acute or persistent pain requiring topical anti-inflammatory support
- Professional Access wholesale pricing for osteopathic practices, stock for in-office dispensing or patient take-home recommendation
Between Treatments, the Body Reverts
Osteopathic manipulative treatment addresses the structural and functional relationships in the body. You spend your sessions restoring balance, improving mobility, reducing somatic dysfunction, and supporting the body's self-regulatory mechanisms.
But patients go home to the same postural habits, the same desk, the same stress patterns. Inflammation returns. Muscles tighten around the areas you just mobilized. And most patients have no targeted intervention for the days between your treatments, just oral pain relievers that work systemically when the dysfunction is local.
Your holistic approach deserves a take-home product that matches your philosophy: targeted, topical, and focused on supporting the body's own processes.
"My patients with chronic thoracic dysfunction respond better to OMT when they are managing their tension between visits. CALM gives them something specific to do at home that actually supports the structural work." -- Dr. Catherine, DO, Philadelphia
Why Osteopaths Choose Ketro
Topical delivery aligns with the osteopathic principle of treating the specific area of dysfunction rather than medicating the whole system.
Topical NSAIDs deliver medication to the site of pain. This aligns with treating the specific area of dysfunction rather than medicating the whole system.
Topical magnesium supports local muscle relaxation without sedation or systemic effects. It works with the body's processes rather than overriding them.
Bypasses first-pass metabolism. For patients already managing multiple health considerations, topical delivery reduces the burden on the GI system and liver.
Applying a topical to a specific area is an active, body-aware practice. It keeps patients engaged with their treatment between visits rather than passively taking oral medication.
Topical vs. Oral: Why Delivery Method Matters
Medication concentrates at the site of dysfunction. Consistent with treating the structural cause, not just masking symptoms.
- Targets inflammation at the source
- 5-17x lower bloodstream absorption
- GI side effects equal to placebo
- Supports the body's self-regulatory capacity
- Aligns with osteopathic principles
Pill distributes to entire body. Only a fraction reaches the site of somatic dysfunction.
- Treats entire body for one area's problem
- Full systemic drug exposure
- GI bleeding risk increases with duration
- Kidney function declines over years
- Cardiovascular risk with long-term use
Two Products. Evidence-Based.
Ketorolac delivered transdermally. Bypasses the GI system entirely. For patients with moderate to severe localized pain who need prescription-strength relief between OMT sessions.
- Prescription-strength ketorolac (topical NSAID)
- Compounded per order by US pharmacy
- Online consultation included
- Reduced systemic exposure vs. oral
Skincare-formulated magnesium chloride. Aligns with the osteopathic emphasis on supporting the body's self-regulatory capacity. Lightweight, fast-absorbing, no greasy residue. Ideal for retail in your practice.
- Premium transdermal magnesium delivery
- Fast-absorbing, non-greasy formula
- Wholesale pricing for practices
- Strong retail margins
How to Integrate Ketro Into Your Practice
Apply CALM to target areas during soft tissue or myofascial components of your treatment. Patients experience the product firsthand, and it complements your manual techniques without interfering with palpation.
Include CALM in your take-home recommendations. "Apply to the thoracic region before stretching tonight" is specific and actionable, the kind of instruction patients actually follow.
When patients present with persistent inflammation or pain that is limiting their response to OMT, recommend RX Pain Gel. Prescription-strength topical NSAID applied at the site, reduces local inflammation without adding oral medication.
Stock CALM in your waiting area or treatment rooms. Patients who experienced it during treatment will purchase it on their way out. Premium packaging reflects the professional environment of your practice.
"I was looking for a topical that matched the philosophy of my practice, something targeted, not systemic. CALM fits. I use it during myofascial release and my patients buy it at checkout. It is the only product I have ever retailed."-- Dr. Alan, Osteopathic Practice, Seattle
"The RX gel has been valuable for my patients with sacroiliac dysfunction who were cycling through oral NSAIDs. Topical delivery at the site of pain, that is what made the difference for several of them."-- Dr. Nicole, DO, Atlanta
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Professional Access for Osteopaths
Wholesale pricing for licensed osteopathic physicians. Stock CALM for retail. Recommend RX for patients who need prescription-strength relief. Our team responds within 24 hours.