Therapy and Treatment
“Difficult days”, “that time of the month” – even common expressions hint that menstruation can often be quite unpleasant. Every woman experiences this time differently. Some aren’t bothered by these few days at all. Some suffer mild discomfort, and some are tormented by almost unbearable pain, which can lead to missed days from work or school…
Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the peripheral nerve fibers that causes sensory and balance disturbances and instability. Its main symptoms are tingling, numbness, burning sensations and a vibration-like feeling. Pain often worsens at night, and touching the affected area or even temperature changes can increase it. Neuropathy is not currently curable, but symptom relief — albeit limited — is possible.
The descriptions of devices that provide electrotherapy treatments (e.g. TENS, muscle stimulators (EMS), microcurrent (MENS), FES) almost always state that electrotherapy should not be used on patients with tumors (cancer). How should this be interpreted? I have written about that now.
For decades there has been a prevailing claim that TENS, EMS, FES and MENS treatments should not be performed near or directly over metal implants. But is there really so much to fear? What is the truth?
As electrical treatments are becoming increasingly common and many devices for home use are available, it is important to know whether these devices carry any risks.
People have long been wary of electricity — partly with good reason. However, the prohibitions related to electrotherapy devices are slowly but surely being overturned!
But let’s look at this step by step!
One of the most effective ways to treat incontinence is muscle stimulation. A muscle stimulation device is usually a very simple tool and its use is not complicated — provided someone explains the steps properly. In this article I try to do exactly that.
"Put ice on it!" You've probably been given that advice or have suggested it to someone as a universal remedy. It's not without reason: the beneficial effects of cold therapy are not merely a myth; it truly can reduce pain and at the same time activate the healing process. Cold therapy – when to use it? Cold therapy should be the first treatment and started as soon as possible after fresh muscle and joint injuries […]
Joint pain is unpleasant on its own, but the reflexive contraction and stiffening of the muscles surrounding the joint can further increase your symptoms. For such problems that become chronic, the simplest and also the most affordable treatment is heat therapy. Let’s see how you should apply it to achieve the proper effect.
Many commenters on my Facebook posts about musculoskeletal conditions describe how much steroids have helped relieve their symptoms and enthusiastically recommend various products to each other. Because some people are so eager to push them, I decided to devote a separate article to the topic. It would be good to understand that steroids are not necessarily your friends! While they can quickly relieve pain in certain conditions, prolonged use can insidiously turn against you. They can cause more and more serious problems than what you originally intended to treat. It’s therefore wise to approach steroids with caution and do everything possible to minimize how often and how much enters your body.
Most athletes are familiar with the RICE method for post-injury recovery, which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Cold compression, also known as an ice massage machine, refines the RICE approach and helps not only athletes but also people recovering after surgery. Cold compression therapy Cold compression therapy — which combines the […]
Cellulite is an aesthetic problem that—although not life-threatening—affects millions of women. It is essentially a weakness of the connective tissue. If you notice cellulite on your thigh or buttock, waste products have accumulated in the dermal layer of your skin. They attract water from the surrounding tissues, creating a lumpy surface that resembles the peel of an orange.
“The opposite of relaxation is a tense state in which the muscles contract. During stretching we train ourselves to let go of the muscles' cramped, contracted state. A full stretch results in complete relaxation” Iyengar If you already find traditional stretching exercises boring, call in the vibration trainer to help with stretching too! Just a few minutes, and you'll feel reborn. […]
