Chronic back pain sufferers know that many activities associated with the holidays can aggravate musculoskeletal injuries. Thankfully, there are ways to reduce the risks associated with five of the season’s common tasks.

Electrotherapy is a non-opioid alternative for long-lasting pain relief that patients can self-manage at home. There are three primary electrotherapy device options with varying degrees of risk. Spinal cord stimulator implants pose the highest risk and cost, while surface stimulation is non-invasive and the most cost-effective.

Bill’s problems started about 20 years ago with shoulder spasms, which eventually extended to his lower back and hips. He was treated with acupuncture, massage, electrical stimulation and drugs to no avail. Now with his RS-4i Plus, he is pain free. More than that, his mobility has returned and he has his life back.

RS Medical’s wearable garments have been helping patients place pads on difficult to reach treatment areas for more than a decade. Thanks to feedback from thousands of patients and healthcare professionals, we made enhancements that make our conductive garments easier to use.

CDC statistics show there were more than 45,000 suicides in the United States in 2016, and about 18 percent of those were Veterans. Veterans are at higher suicide risk for a variety of reasons, and the VA has taken steps to help address the problem.

When Russell’s pain became so bad that it interfered with everyday life, he turned to the VA for help. His therapist prescribed treatments with the RS-4i Plus. Listen to Russell explain in his own words how he used the device to reclaim normal life.

Acute and chronic pain is the primary reason acting service members and Veterans seek healthcare services. RS Medical uses the DVRPS to formulate its assessments of patients because it represents the most up-to-date and targeted tool for Veterans to accurately represent their pain and activity level.