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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
Read MoreThere’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.
Read MoreAnne 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.
Read MoreFor 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 Plus. 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.
Read MoreDiabetic 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.
Read MoreElectrotherapy 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.
Read MoreAs 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.”
Read MoreTreating 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.
Read MoreMaggie 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.”
Read MoreTurning to the VA for treatment, Roland was prescribed medication – which he felt didn’t work. He was also given a TENS unit.
“The TENS unit worked a little bit,” he says. “Mainly it hurt more than it worked.”
Finally, he went to the VA for physical therapy on his lower back. It was there that his therapist suggested treatment with an RS-4i® Plus with Intersperse®.
“Once I started using the RS-4i Plus, the effect it had on me was amazing.”
Read More“My injury actually ended up ending my career in the military,” says Seth, a Veteran. “It led to me being medically discharged.”
He tried numerous options, but nothing worked to quell his pain – until the RS-4i Plus.
“The original TENS the VA gave me was too small and didn’t have enough power.”
“I was having to do the nerve ablations about every 12 to 14 months. Now, it’s extended that to 16 or 18 months.”
As Seth concludes, this device has helped change his life.
“I keep it in my vehicle,” he says. “It’s like the American Express – I don’t leave home without it.”
Read MoreA key part to enjoying the benefits of pain relief and muscle rehabilitation from your RS-4i Plus is having a supply of quality electrodes to use with the device.
Which brings up a question that some have posed – is it really necessary to use RS Medical-manufactured electrodes with the RS-4i Plus? Indeed, there are several reasons why you should.
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