Jason, Navy Veteran, Keeps His Active Lifestyle Up to Speed

Jason’s first encounter with the RS-4i Plus came when his colleague at the VA, a pain pharmacist, suggested that he try it.

Since he had used various TENS units in the past, Jason was skeptical. Before his visit to the Physical Therapy clinic, he even did exercises that would normally cause his back pain. He wanted to see what the device could do.

“The first day I tried it, I think I was in about a five or six level of pain out of ten,” he said. “Once the RS-4i Plus device had done its thing, I actually got up and I had no pain.”

Pain Relief, TechnologyGuest UserMay 19, 2025Pain Relief, Technology

How to Compare TENS Units – A Review of 5 Signal Types

Not all TENS units are created equal. The type of electrical signal they use — monophasic, biphasic, or asymmetrical — can impact how effective they are for pain relief. In this article, we break down the differences so you can make a more informed choice

Pain Relief, ElectrotherapyRandy MurphyApril 1, 2025TENS, NMES, Interferential Therapy, Pain Relief, Technology

4 Painful Musculoskeletal Conditions that Can Be Treated with Electrotherapy

There’s no shortage of conditions that cause chronic musculoskeletal pain. Several of the most common affect the upper and lower back, but pain patients know that these disorders can range from our necks to our feet.

Not surprisingly, there’s also no shortage of treatment options – including physical therapy, medications, surgery and more. But there’s no simple fix and, as opioids have shown, definitely no magic pill.

There is, however, one doctor-prescribed treatment that’s proving to be popular for a number of reasons: electrotherapy with the RS-4i Plus. Here are four painful chronic conditions that you may be surprised to learn have benefited from treatment with an RS-4i Plus.

Pain Relief, TechnologyGuest UserMarch 20, 2025Pain Relief, Technology

Overcoming Chronic Pain: Anne’s Journey to Relief with the RS-4i® Plus

Anne had always been known as a Wonder Woman—strong, resilient, and full of energy. Before serving in the military, she was an avid CrossFit athlete, pushing her body to its limits. But what she didn't realize was that years of intense physical activity were taking a toll on her body.

Anne was introduced to RS Medical through the VA, thanks to her physical therapist. Skeptical but willing to try anything for relief, she used the RS-4i Plus for the first time after injuring her back. The results were nothing short of “life-changing.” In just 30 minutes, she says her pain was gone. For the first time in 20 years, she says she knew what it felt like to be pain-free.

Pain Relief, TechnologyGuest UserMarch 3, 2025Pain Relief, Technology

Effective At-Home Pain Management: A Physician’s Perspective on the RS-4i® Plus

For many of Dr. Owens’s patients, pain has become debilitating, restricting movement and making everyday tasks—like attending medical appointments—challenging.

To provide pain management between visits, Dr. Owens prescribes the RS-4i Plu s. Dr. Owens finds that not only does this device provide prescription-grade pain relief, but it also affords patients new freedom – with side-effect free, on-the-spot pain control that helps them to be more mobile.

Pain Relief, TechnologyGuest UserFebruary 19, 2025Pain Relief, Technology

Electrotherapy for Diabetic Neuropathy & Foot Pain

Diabetic neuropathy, a common complication of diabetes, often leads to significant foot pain, impacting patients' mobility, quality of life and, particularly troubling, it’s a leading cause of amputation. Providers unfamiliar with prescription-strength electrotherapy devices, such as the RS-4i® Plus, may be interested to learn how Interferential Therapy (INF) and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) can help patients suffering from diabetic neuropathy, as well as other painful foot and lower leg conditions.

Pain Relief, TechnologyGuest UserFebruary 18, 2025Pain Relief, TechnologyComment

Why a VA Pain Specialist Recommends the RS-4i® Plus for At-Home Pain Management

Electrotherapy can seem complicated sometimes, even for experienced medical professionals. Which is why Dr. Gil Hager, a chronic pain specialist who recently retired from the VA, agreed to sit down with RS Medical to talk about his success treating Veterans with the RS-4i Plus – and specifically why he depended on it as a viable treatment option for so many patients.

Pain Relief, TechnologyGuest UserFebruary 17, 2025Pain Relief, Technology

From Injury to the Olympics with the RS-4i® Plus

Jay dreamed of a military career. She wound up in the Marines and went to Paris Island for training. That’s where an accident ended the dream. “I tripped and tore my ACL, MCL and cartilage,” she recalls. “I essentially obliterated my knee.”

Jay sought treatment for her pain and mobility issues through the VA and was prescribed the RS-4i Plus combined with the RS-FBG Full Back Garment. Together, they have allowed Jay to evade pain.

“The device is awesome,” she says. “But the ability to hit the same spot over and over thanks to the garment is crucial. The first time I used it was awesome, but the ability to hit the spot every time is what really makes the difference.

Patient Stories, Veterans, Pain ReliefGuest UserFebruary 10, 2025Pain ReliefComment

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.

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 eight or nine,” Marty recalls. “The first time I used it, it brought my pain down to a five. 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.”

Patient Stories, Veterans, Pain ReliefGuest UserJanuary 6, 2025Pain ReliefComment

The RS-4i® Plus Delivers Life Changing Benefits for Terry

As a result of injuries suffered during and after his time in the military, Terry’s physical mobility was compromised. Riding a motorcycle became nearly impossible, and this led to a cycle of pain and depression.

“I was extremely depressed, to the point where they actually put me on medication. I hurt all the time. I’d wake up in pain, I’d go to bed in pain. I was in a downward spiral.”

That’s when his physical therapist introduced him to the RS-4i stimulator.

“My life has improved 100 percent since I’ve got that machine.”

Pain Relief, TechnologyGuest UserJuly 15, 2024Pain Relief, TechnologyComment

Treating Shoulder Pain at Home Gets Easier with the New RS-SG™ Garment

Treating shoulder pain at home with an RS-4i® Plus certainly has its advantages. Unlike physical therapy, massage or other treatments that require an appointment, this device offers prescription-strength therapy at home, whenever you need it.

Adding an RS-SG Shoulder Garment makes taking treatments at home even easier. Here are 3 ways this garment gives an extra advantage to tackling painful conditions, like rotator cuff injuries or frozen shoulder, with the RS-4i Plus.

Pain Relief, TechnologyRandy MurphyOctober 19, 2023Pain Relief, TechnologyComment

Maggie Finds New Freedom with the RS-4i® Plus

Maggie experienced pain on a daily basis as a result of her time serving in the military. After retiring, she turned to the VA for help.

She was prescribed an RS-4i Plus. She was also introduced to the RS-LBG low-back garment and RS-FBG full-back garment, which are designed to simplify taking back treatments at home.

As for the pain relief, she says “It was amazing…I am so fortunate that I was introduced to this system.”

Pain Relief, TechnologyGuest UserNovember 17, 2022Pain Relief, TechnologyComment