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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

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12. Just a thought.

Mon Oct 10, 2022, 02:39 PM

Oct 2022

A lot of back and leg (frankly all over) pain that I have can be alleviated by a massage gun. I don't use a gun, but I have found the Wahl massager works very well for me. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wahl-Deep-Tissue-Percussion-Therapeutic-Handheld-Massager-Variable-Intensity-Deep-Kneading-Therapeutic-Massage-for-Full-Body/481741938 Most of my pain is from tight muscles that tweak my back to a side. I find the sorest thing and do a small circular motion until it begins to itch a little. Later I have very much diminished pain. Might be worth a shot. A reasonably inexpensive solution that works wonders for me.

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Anyone using those peel& stick tens units for sciatica? [View all] irisblue Oct 2022 OP

Thx. I'd like to stand longer then 5 minutes doing the dishes. irisblue Oct 2022 #2

If you are more disciplined than me I think you'll like it captain queeg Oct 2022 #3

No but chiro well versed in Asian medicine used to tape feet SheltieLover Oct 2022 #4

I have sciatic flair up right now... FarPoint Oct 2022 #6

I have not had a Dr see me in several years. I am a terrible patient irisblue Oct 2022 #7

I am utilizing much of what you said... FarPoint Oct 2022 #8

I had steroid injections in the 2007-2009 yrs, it really did help. irisblue Oct 2022 #9

Thank you for the feedback FarPoint Oct 2022 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author irisblue Oct 2022 #13

Use it for shoulder WyLoochka Oct 2022 #10

Just a thought. Paha Sapa Oct 2022 #12

I'm doing a combination now Bayard Oct 2022 #14

Yes. Keeps me sane. Steroids didn't work. MomInTheCrowd Oct 2022 #15

Husband suffered from extreme, debilitating sciatica pain. MLAA Oct 2022 #16

No known RA in my family but I got it anyway Warpy Oct 2022 #17