tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post6275206168560569150..comments2024-03-27T20:40:50.047-04:00Comments on Success Along the Weigh: We can rebuild him...we have the technologyAnele @ Success Along the Weighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-89672069266098341732016-02-26T22:12:04.410-05:002016-02-26T22:12:04.410-05:00I have a TENS machine as well from back when I wor...I have a TENS machine as well from back when I worked in physical therapy, but I've never had much luck with any pain alleviation, even when I crank it up pretty high. I really like that shoulder wrap you have. I may give that one a try. What I use most is the "Bed Buddy" that is a long rice thingy you put in the microwave or freezer (although to me it doesn't it cold enough so I almost always use it for heat) and I use that on my neck most nights as well as my lower back, knees and tummy when the cramps are really bad. I have two of those and various heating pads and those are my go-to's more often than not. And of course, the trusty bag of peas in the freezer. =o)dalbador1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09877799102438622117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-5108176120610281692016-02-25T10:20:12.953-05:002016-02-25T10:20:12.953-05:00Ouch! That bruise must hurt! I've had physio...Ouch! That bruise must hurt! I've had physio use the TENS machine on me, once it gets going I can crank it and it doesn't bother me at all. It does help early in the rehab process, as does ultrasound. I haven't purchased either one but it's been recommended that I do. I had a disc rupture in my lower back ten years ago, and haven't had a pain free day since because of nerve damage :( However, I've learned to live with it because it's not debilitating, just irritating. When I have flareups its off to physio for treatment!<br /><br />I can recite pretty much line for line Christmas Vacation and Pretty Woman, and a lot of Dirty Dancing, Sleepless in Seattle, Sixteen Candles and Pretty in Pink. Think I'm stuck in the 80's/90's lol.Momof3,Grandmaof4https://www.blogger.com/profile/08195477518623135090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-44164435810729902092016-02-25T08:59:43.187-05:002016-02-25T08:59:43.187-05:00I have a basic heating pad (somewhere, I think) an...I have a basic heating pad (somewhere, I think) and freezy packs. Otherwise I don't have anything on hand so if I get hurt I'll have to go buy some stuff - but I've been lucky.<br /><br />There are a few I can recite almost line for line, at least the good parts. Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Airplane, Army of Darkness, probably other I can't think of off-hand.<br /><br />Happy Friday Eve. And I hope the Mr.'s bruise heals well, that looks really awful.another layerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15756727485274694135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-75915702857318838672016-02-25T08:12:03.311-05:002016-02-25T08:12:03.311-05:00I am intrigued by the ultrasound kit. I've bee...I am intrigued by the ultrasound kit. I've been laid up since Sunday with spasms in my upper back. Usually if I have problems it's my lower back so this is a new situation for me. I've been heating (I'm scared to see our next water bill because of all the hot showers I've taken), stretching, massaging and medicating. I may order one of these. I'm hoping today will be the turning point and I'll be closer to normal for work tomorrow but it sounds like this would be great to have. Thanks for sharing!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623350763996707581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-44674167105753076042016-02-25T08:08:11.324-05:002016-02-25T08:08:11.324-05:00I am intrigued by the ultrasound kit. I've bee...I am intrigued by the ultrasound kit. I've been laid up since Sunday with spasms in my upper back. Usually if I have problems it's my lower back so this is a new situation for me. I've been heating (I'm scared to see our next water bill because of all the hot showers I've taken), stretching, massaging and medicating. I may order one of these. I'm hoping today will be the turning point and I'll be closer to normal for work tomorrow but it sounds like this would be great to have. Thanks for sharing!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623350763996707581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-51047633083410607382016-02-25T07:10:55.385-05:002016-02-25T07:10:55.385-05:00I have the shoulder ice pack on as I write this an...I have the shoulder ice pack on as I write this and I am truly happy with that purchase, it is perfect for my needs. I also have to say that the ultra sound healer is very helpful as well. Keeping up on that should definitely speed up my healing. As for the TENS unit, I think it will work great once I find the sweet spots to use it on.The Mr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04233628447251244134noreply@blogger.com