Dianne, Just so you know: a TENS unit (acronym for Transcutaneous Electro-Nerve Stimulator), even though medically approved for pain management, controls pain by emitting current at much higher levels than that produced by the body, so certain nerve fibers are numbed and deadened. Thus the machine "works" by temporarily suppressing symptoms, not by restoring cell and tissue function! The amount of current produced by a TENS unit is many more times the amount produced by the body's own nerve cells. This is why the machine numbs instead of heals.
There are other devices that produce much lower levels of current, which mimic the amounts produced by the body. These are the Scenar and the Tennant Biomodulator. I used to own a Scenar and then traded it in for the Biomodulator. They are both biofeedback devices that help restore cell voltage safely and gently by encouraging the flow of healing neuropeptides in the body, thus normalizing cellular metabolism (where nutrients an enter and wastes can leave the tissues). I have seen this device reduce swelling, help relaxation, improve sleep, and speed overall healing. Disclosure: I am a dealer for the Biomodulator. If you would like more information on it, please contact me off-list. But even if you don't want to consider a Biomodulator or similar device, consider how the TENS unit manages pain and why you haven't yet used it. Nenah Nenah Sylver, PhD http://www.nenahsylver.com * author, The Handbook of Rife Frequency Healing * author, The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy ----- Original Message ----- From: Dianne France To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 8:03 AM Subject: Re: CS>Re Sciatica Connie Thank you. Will ask our Chiropractor about decompression. That may be the problem from the injury I had. I have a tens unit but wouldn't know exactly where to place it. My right side is the one that is the worst. The hot tub helped but it is temporarily out of commission. Thanks again, Dianne ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 8:32 AM Subject: Re: CS>Re Sciatica Hi Diane.. I suffered for years with that problem... The things that have worked for me are: TENS Unit.... sometimes I would wear it 24 hour at high settings DECOMPRESSION THERAPY - Last year I went through around 24 session at my chroprators office. It's a table that they strap you on to and it exerts so many pounds of pressure while pulling the disc apart... After around 10 treatment I noticed while doing my walking that I was not compensating on my right leg; and I almost felt that I could run. After finishing treatment I began seeing a physical therapist that doing yogi stretches. He also did decompression therapy using a mobile unit. I ended up purchasing my own unit. Also I had found relief with DMSO. connie _____________________________________________________________ Get a life insurance quote online. Click to compare rates and save.
