The Big Hurt

July 10, 2000

Sports and pain. They go together like, well, athletes and drugs. The recent announcement that Jimmy Connors will be the spokesperson for HoMedics TheraP magnetic wrist bands reminded us that there's a long tradition of jocks telling us how we can feel better. If you've got a body part that's a-hurtin', chances are a sports figure is out there pushing the perfect pill, potion, balm, gadget or snake oil. In fact, if you round up some recent health product endorsements, you can put together your own Frankenjock. To wit: