If you are dealing with knots in your muscles, getting rid of them quickly and easily is probably your top concern. Massage guns work to increase blood flow to decrease tension and inflammation. This includes working through and breaking up knots. Using a massage gun to ease the pain you feel from muscles knots is…
The question ‘can you use a massage gun if you have blood clots?’ seems to be one that has a difficult answer. Depending on who you talk to or where you get your information from, it can yield very different opinions. Some people believe that a massage gun might be able to break down blood…
Are Massage Guns Worth it? As long as you use the massage gun properly and you are extremely careful, it will definitely be worth it. It can help relieve pain from sore muscles as well as work out scar tissue that you might have. They are also effective at reducing the chance of a sprain…
Herniated discs are far more common than you might think. They are the result of improper posture, being overweight, lifting weights incorrectly in the gym, and many other factors. A herniated disc can be incredibly painful, so it is common to find ways that you can relieve that pain. As you use the massage gun,…
Are Massage Guns Good for Fibromyalgia? When you have fibromyalgia, the pain can be unbearable sometimes. If you are browsing for something that can help you relieve the pain, you will definitely want to look into getting a massage gun. Using a massage gun is a great way to relieve some of the stiffness and…
Flexible spending and Health Savings Accounts are a popular way of off setting medical expenses. But can you use it to purchase a TENS Unit? Yes. Per the IRS rules under publication 502 a TENS unit is considered a qualifying medical expense. You can use funds from and FSA or HSA to purchase a TENS…
If you are one of the more than 43 million women that suffer from painful menstrual cramps a TENS unit is a safe and medication free way to get quick pain relief. Keep reading to find out where to place the electrode pads. TENS Unit Placement for Menstrual Cramps The placement of the electrode pad…
The iReliev TENS + EMS Pain Relief & Recovery System is an upgraded version of the wallet-friendly Pain Relief unit. It has a lot more going for it than additional electrode pads. The most significant difference from its lower-priced alternative is its functionality. You see, this sweet little device is capable of both TENS therapies and…
Recently I was hiking in Lassen National Park and while traversing a steep trail I felt a sudden tightness in the groin area. I limped back to my campsite and luckily I brought my TENS unit. I used it for about 15 minutes and it provided immediate relief. Whether its a strain or a muscle…
Heat therapy is one of the tried, tested, and widely used methods of alleviating pain. By applying targeted heat to specific areas, one can easily find quick relief for muscle or joint aches and pains, cramps, injuries, and arthritis. It also helps with the stiffness of joints. If you are looking for an effective heating…
If you use heating pads for pain relief and relaxation, you’ve probably seen ads online for a new type of heating pad, infrared heating pads. They look pretty impressive, but they’re more expensive than conventional heating pads. These ads may have left you with questions. Do infrared heating pads really work? Yes, infrared heating pads really…
Having plantar fasciitis is probably one of the more painful foot conditions that you can have and there are many ways to get pain relief. I have found that using a massage gun is a one of the better ways of getting back on your feet. Massage guns are great for treating plantar fasciitis pain.…
If you’ve tried home ultrasound therapy in an attempt to get pain relief, but it hasn’t worked for you, what do you do with your leftover ultrasound gel? You might be thinking of using it with your TENS unit. In which case, you’ll be wondering if it’s okay to do so. You can use ultrasound…
Suppose you have been experiencing pain deriving from conditions such as arthritis, overworked muscles, or other common causes. In that case, it is only natural for you to search for the next, most natural solution. Both TENS units and Biofreeze are natural, non-invasive solutions that can work extremely well if used properly; however, can you…
A TENS unit helps with all kinds of pain, using electrical pulses to promote the production of pain-killing hormones in the body. But can it help with pain caused by shingles? If patients that are suffering from shingles pain may want to try an alternative to medical painkillers, they can diminish the chronic pain significantly…
