btggraphix wrote:
donn0128 wrote:
You might ask them for a Tens unit. I use one when my back starts screaming at me and it really helps relieve the pain. Of course mine is muscle damage so it may not work for you. But certainly worth asking about.
That's not a bad idea. They do work on the muscles surrounding the spine, but, one of the big problems can be that the muscles end up "guarding" the spine and get all tight and tensed because of the bone and arthritis. The stim unit is especially useful after wrenching it or setbacks in PT as the muscles go back to "guarding".
DJ, I actually have one of those crazy-expensive units that I haven't used in some time. If you talk with your docs and/or PT's and they think it would help.....and your insurance or VA won't pay it.....let me know. I'd be happy to loan it to you. All you have to buy are the little disposable pads for the electrodes. I got mine through the PT, not the doc, so the PT's know about them and can help guide you in its use.
Good luck regardless, we want to see you back on your dirt bike someday too!
Thanks so much for the offer. But I actually have one. It's been in the dresser drawer for a few years. Forgot about it!!! :o
Got to get it out and put new batteries in it!!!
