Good to know and it only cost a dollar.
Mary

Thanks for the tip, Glenda.

Speaking of Dollar Tree spatulas. They have colored ones with clear plastic handles that are 1.00 each. My sister and I think they are the best spatulas. Nice and flexible. I have had mine a couple of years. If they break you can buy a new one and not feel bad about it. DH thought I had taken them from work, because they are so nice.

I bought the pkg of the flimsy ones cause I'm fixing to pack for traveling and these will come in handy on the trip

Think I'll have to make some brownies for the lady that gave me the tip

Sure helps my hurting shoulders now that they can get covered with the much needed salve.

What a great idea!

When I'm sitting here at my desk and get an itch on my back, I use a ruler to reach the spot to "scratch" it. Never thought about using a spatula to rub cream on my back, but I'm going to buy a spatula just for that purpose. :-)

I have a back scratcher on my computer desk and love it, but it doesn't do the trick of spreading salve :o)

LOL! Hubs and I each have a back scratcher on our nightstands in the bedroom for those middle-of-the-night itches. Never got around to getting another one for my office cuz the ruler works just fine. :-)

Night 3 of using the spatula to salve my arthritic shoulders and what a relief! Happy camper, here!

Glenda, I'll put spatulas on my list, I would also like to know what you are using on your shoulder. My right shoulder is giving me a hard time and just today I told my DD that I need to see about getting something done about it.

Sue

Glenda, I'll put spatulas on my list, I would also like to know what you are using on your shoulder. My right shoulder is giving me a hard time and just today I told my DD that I need to see about getting something done about it.

Sue

This post was edited by Sue-va on Sun, Mar 16, 14 at 23:22

Sue, I go to a special health place, here, and use Jason's Pure Natural muscle Pain Therapy with cooling Mlnerals and Tea Tree!

Not the only relief I use. I alternate so get relief. Some time I use Absorbine, plus others. ANything to give me relief.

When you hurt you do anything for relief!

I MADE A LIL SOCK THINGY TO PUT OVER A PLASTIC SPATULA.....HOLDS THE HOT AND ICY SALVE BETTER...TO SPREAD...

Bio freeze is excellent. I can buy it at the doctors office or order online.
Many physical therapy facilities and chiropractic clinics carry it.
I have seen it in a few grocery stores. It is at Amazon with lots of great reviews.
I have a great back scratcher that is extendable, I got it at CVS. Nice rubber handle grip.

Here is a link that might be useful: Biofreeze

We use Bio Freeze here..comes from the Chiro.
Walmart carries a roll on that is similar..but the Bio is a bit stronger works longer.

My go-to kitchen utensil when I need something to help me reach "pieces and parts " when I can't is my tongs. I've had to use tongs to help me put my unmentionables over my feet when getting dressed when I couldn't bend over. They can hold a wash cloth in the shower, a towel, reach for your slippers, and help you get dressed.

I'm a fan of Bio-Freeze, too. We've also got some ActiveOn and both of us really like it. The product mentioned by Glenda sure has some great reviews! I might have to try it.

Glenda, thanks for the info. I'll be checking on that and also now that I see Bio freeze mentioned, I'll check on that too.

Sue

What a great idea! Glad you found some relief. I wonder how well it would work with sunscreen.

The cheap spagula's I bought, 4 different sizes in a pk, are flimsy, and the end part is not hard, so it's easy for spreading the salve.

Don't need a cover for mine, but thanks for the idea.

naughtykitty, I'm sure it would work with sunscreen, if it's not the liquid kind.

You can buy a long handled roll on applicator that works with all kinds of stuff like bath gel, lotions, etc. they have them at Bed Bath and Beyond. I have a long handled thing with a sponge like deal on the end that is bent at the sponge end so it is perfect for the back which is what it is made for. It is sorta like a loofah but not a loofah.
Roll-A-Lotion Body Lotion Applicator

for any of you that knit or crochet you can make one of these.
I have one that I bought that is made that way but has loofah fabric on one side. Great for scrubbing the back
Crochet pattern - Back scrubber

Glenda, I glad you found this tip. It will probably be handy for many of us.

I'm a huge fan of Bio-freeze too.

Thx raven, but if a dollar pkg of 4 spatulas work that's for me, lol, and tee hee!

I really like using the lotion applicator linked below. I find it works great to put lotion on spots on my back that are itchy. It saves having to repeatedly try and scratch them. I can easily reach all parts of my back with it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Easy Lotion Applicator

Speaking of cooking tools,
I use a barbecue fork for a back scratcher.

Great idea, Glenda!

(Does this mean there will be no pool boys at your disposal on your cruise? LOL!)