Re: Pain & TENS unit (used to be /trigger point therapy)

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Bonnie,

I know when I was going to PT for low back pain, they finally ordered

me a tens unit, because my back would spasm so horribly NOTHING would

touch it. I actually found relief with it and guess I need to dig it

out and see if it will help me out some. It's worth a shot, right?

Anything to keep from having to take another pill.......

Darlene

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> with the theracane, dont forget the alpha stim, the tens and the

mobile BP's that can all help. I also use a fencing breast plate for

moving around with.

> If there is a snow balls chance that I don't have to put a pill in

my mouth I do it.

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> /trigger point therapy

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> said, " My docter sent me to therapy for awhile that included

trigger

> point therapy. They suggested a book which I bought and it helps

alot but

> you have to have someone else who will do alot of it for

you.espc.your

> back.

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> There is a tool that you can get from a physical therapist called a

> " theracane. " It is a curved sturdy hooked cane that helps you

apply

> pressure to the trigger points on your back by yourself. It hurts

like heck

> when you're doing it, but it can bring you some relief. I also

like to use

> a hand-held massager at times. Dr. Scholl's makes one that bends

to help

> reach areas on your back. Take care.

> Jeanne in WI

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