Máquina de TENS

Hola 🙋

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¿Funciona bien una máquina de TENS en el dolor articular artrítico?

ApreciarĂ­a cualquier comentario... gracias

mark357

The short answer is yes. I don't know what type of arthritis you have but it should releive some of the pain. The TENS is not a cure and no one is really sure exactly how it works. It is similar to accupunture. It works to mask the pain for a while and you can use it as often as you want.

Hola 🙋 john30536

Tengo osteoartritis, he tenido una máquina TENS antes, pero escuché un rumor de que los TENS y las vibraciones pueden hacer más daño que bien y no estaba seguro. Creo que el TENS confunde los nervios y bloquea el dolor... no estoy seguro al 100%. Me lo sugirió mi médico, ya que me dijeron que en un futuro cercano necesitaré una cirugía para fusionar las vértebras para poder sostener la cabeza.

De todos modos, tengo una máquina en camino y la usaré como mi médico ya ha dicho, con la cantidad de analgésicos que estoy tomando y que no tocan el dolor, más pueden hacerme más daño que bien. Además, también tengo esos parches de alivio del dolor.

Me gustaría agradecerle por su ayuda en este asunto. 👍

Su humilde servidor

maek357

I have osteoathritis in my C-spine and L-spine and have used it for more than 12 years for both.

Just don't turn the intensity too high. Many people think it is no pain, no gain but you just want to feel a mild or moderate electrical impulse. You don't need or want it to cause spasms and jerk you around. That is way too much and will not do anything more for you. you want to do exactly what you said, confuse the nerves, not overwhelm them.

Yes but I recommend starting with a low setting for a week or two before trying it higher. Also, you really have to use it regularly to notice a difference. I've heard of people noticing a difference right away but it took me a while.

Lo he probado y funciona en ajustes bajos.

I have had osteoarthrites since my mid 20's ( I am 64 now). My doctor at that time said this type is pretty much like old age and my joints have worn out from high activity since I was little (age 3 started competitive sprinting). Lots of sports and other outdoor activities. I got tested for rheumatoid and it was  negative, just the old worn out stuff. I have had surgeries, chiropractic, accupunctor, cortisone shots, pain pills, heat and cold packs and tens over the years since I was 14. Right now I have a hip/back/leg problem and it is severe. I use my tens unit every day, usually several times a day. I tease that I look like a kitchen appliance because I leave the pads and wires on and the lead to the machine on with it hanging out the back of my sweat pants :0  It really helps when it is on and I can even walk without screaming after I put it on. I usually leave it running for an hour at a time. It feels good while I am using it and then the relief last for some time. When I start hurting again, I just turn it on for another session. I start out with the lowest setting and gradually increase it... all this done in a minute or less. Since I am used to using it, I take it as high as I can handle and can come back down in strength as I need. Different areas of the body handle different levels. You have to learn to adjust it for your own needs. When in dout take it slow... as someone said... you don't want to be in pain from the device.

I had your operation 3 years ago on C4/C5 on my neck. It all went well. Never felt a thing. Been doing different exercises and referred myself for physio. I bought a Tens pen and use it occasionally. It does what it says on the tin!:smiling_face: