I've never used functional electrical stimulation that way. However, when I was using the FES REGIS bicycle to get a lower limb/cardio workout, I noticed an overall decrease in core spasticity. It could have been from stretching muscle groups that often trigger, or it could have been the electrical current interfering with spastic releases. In either case, while I was on that system, I had very low spasticity.
I'd say, give it a try. TENS is a very mainstream technology now and shouldn't cause any harm to try. Ed Tessier ________________________________ From: Eric Olson <whee...@wi.rr.com> Sent: Monday, August 28, 2023 2:43 PM To: Paul Jacobson <pjacob...@san.rr.com> Cc: quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] ABDOMINAL SPASMS I have never used a TENS unit for spasms nor have I ever heard of anyone using TENS for spasms. Spasms are usually handled systematically using medication like Baclofen. That said,there is no risk in trying it. If it truly is localized to the abdomen maybe Botox or acupuncture On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 3:13 PM Paul Jacobson <pjacob...@san.rr.com<mailto:pjacob...@san.rr.com>> wrote: Hi, Has anyone ever used a TENS unit for abdominal spasms? If so, can you please share your thoughts. THANK YOU! Paul c5/6
