Marty’s Story: Finding Happiness on the Other Side of Pain
During his career in the Navy, Marty performed physical work. He worked where it was extremely hot and moved a lot of heavy equipment. That work took a toll, leaving him with severe back pain.
“I worked in the engine room,” Marty says. “The temperature was 120 to 130 degrees. I worked on everything. I tore pumps and valves apart, worked on generators and the main engines. I would sometimes carry pump shafts that weighed 250 pounds.”
Uncovering an Old Injury
Years later, Marty underwent an MRI and discovered that the cause of his back pain could be traced back to his work in the Navy many years before.
“The doctor told me I probably broke my back for the first time somewhere in the past,” says Marty. “I said, well. That must have happened when I was in the Navy.”
Marty now experienced pain that prevented him from doing things he had always done before without any trouble.
“I always relied on my strength, and I couldn't rely on that anymore,” Marty says. “They told me I had to retire or die working because I was overloading my body. I hated to do it. I thought, what am I gonna do when I retire?”
Finding Relief with the RS-4i Plus and RS-FBG Full Back Garment
Doctors at the VA tried a variety of things to relieve the pain. Nothing worked. They eventually prescribed the RS-4i® Plus and the RS-FBG™ Full Back Garment.
“When I first went down to the VA to get the RS-4i Plus, my pain level was probably 8 or 9,” Marty recalls. “The first time I used it, it brought my pain down to a 5. Then they set me up with the RS-FBG garment. Pretty soon, I told them they weren't getting it back. I love that thing. It's like a miracle.”
Experiencing Happiness on the Other Side of Pain
Before Marty started using this machine, he couldn't work on or comfortably drive his tractor. Now, he can ride around as he pleases and move through life without limitations. As a result, his happiness has skyrocketed.
“This thing is a dream come true to me. I wish that I had it 20 years ago. I can go four days and not feel any pain in my back, unless I do something stupid,” he says. “My happiness level has skyrocketed. The pain, I mean, I’m not going to say it's totally gone, but it's 100% better than what it was before I started using this machine.”
A Closer Look at the RS-4i Plus
The RS-4i Plus is an advanced home-use electrotherapy device that combines high frequency (5000 Hz) Interferential Therapy (IFT) for long-lasting pain relief, with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) for muscle rehabilitation. Patented Intersperse technology delivers both IFT and NMES during the same, uninterrupted treatment session. This excites the body’s natural beta-endorphin production to relieve pain for up to 8 hours, and provides rehabilitative muscle therapy that reduces muscle spasms, increases circulation and prevents disuse atrophy.
The Proof is in the Numbers
We’ve collected data from over 30,000 patients after 30 days of treatment. The profound results speak for themselves:
84% of patients experience pain relief.
73% of patients get relief that lasts over 2 hours.
45% of patients experience a 50% reduction in pain.
Take the Next Step
Healthcare Practitioners
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Patients
The RS-4i Plus requires a prescription. If you are interested in discussing this drug-free pain relief solution with your healthcare practitioner, download our patient discussion guide to help start a conversation.