Athletes win battle vs. pain

MANILA, Philippines – As they clench their fists while facing the challenge of a lifetime, ready to prove that the sweat and tears of all their hard work were not in vain, they know that at that very moment, there exists a greater pain than a sore limb or an aching muscle — and it’s not a pain they’re willing to take.

But Olympic swimmer Akiko Thomson, tae kwon do champion Monsour del Rosario, and hardcourt hero Alvin Patrimonio did not allow physical agony to stand in the way of victory as they competed in their respective sports. 

With help from leading pain reliever Alaxan FR, the athletes won medals and recognition as they surpassed the hindrance of body pain. And at the recent Unilab Wellness Run event held at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig where they were recognized for their achievements, the athletes disclosed the life lessons they gained from the challenges they hurdled.

“In everything, most especially sports, nothing comes easy,” affirms Patrimonio. “The only person who can stop you from becoming the person you want to be is yourself. That’s why I take Alaxan FR when I’m super tired. Part of the discipline of an athlete is managing your pain and disciplining yourself — for me, it’s all in the mind.”

For Akiko, the competition goes beyond physical. She understands that being mentally prepared helps athletes like herself in performing well during the game. “You have to stay focused,” she advises. “There’s always pain, that’s why athletes, like me, should take Alaxan FR after a hard workout to relieve the pain and help get us back to the rhythm.”

And unlike what most people believe about athletes like him, Monsour stresses that it takes a lot of self-control and a burning passion to excel in order to succeed in his field. “Everybody has a calling in this world, and to be a champion, you have to have a strong fighting spirit,” notes Monsour. “I would take Alaxan during fights because I’d rather fight without feeling the pain, and concentrate on defeating the enemy. Pain ruins performance and every athlete should know how to address it right away.”

With its effective pain-relieving ingredients (ibuprofen and paracetamol), Alaxan is a combination of the most widely-used and trusted pain relievers by doctors worldwide. These ingredients have a low incidence of side effects with no serious side effect reported to date. And with the help of a doctor, anyone can get the right dosage to alleviate pain. Alaxan FR is available in leading drugstores and supermarkets.