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Patients are learning to play a more proactive role in their own rehabilitation and, in the process, some are discovering an extra ally in the fight against pain. This natural aide comes in the form of tiny molecules that help boost the body’s ability to block pain signals. If this sounds too good to be true, it isn’t. There’s real science behind endorphins – the body’s natural painkillers.
Read MoreWith neck pain affecting a significant portion of US adults – 1 in 7 civilians and 1 in 5 Veterans – it’s no wonder that cervical issues appear in many provider patient populations. If not part of your practitioner treatment plan today, cervical traction is a therapy worthy of consideration and can be optimized to the patient’s needs in clinic or at home.
Read MoreGary has suffered from severe back spasms since being hit in the back with a chunk of concrete during a rocket attack in Vietnam. He credits the RS-4i Plus with diminishing those spasms and helping him to rebuild a more active lifestyle. A self-described crafts person, he soon found he could return to some of his hobbies. He’s also able to do a bit of yard work – something he couldn’t do with his back spasms.
Read MorePainsomnia - the inability to sleep due to pain - can be an exhausting, repetitive experience for those who live with chronic pain. While the name may sound amusing, the condition is anything but. If you’ve spent nights lying awake trying to find the best way to sleep with back pain, you’re not alone. Research shows you actually have a quite a bit of company, and there are steps you can take to break up the pain/sleep duo.
Read MoreWading through your options for an electrotherapy device that helps manage musculoskeletal pain might seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Reviewing the device’s FDA clearance, List of Indications, number of modes, and costs of maintenance are some factors to help you decide.
Read MoreChronic 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.
Read MoreElectrotherapy 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.
Read MoreBill’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.
Read MoreRS 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.
Read MoreCDC 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreAcute 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.
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