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Has anyone tried an electronic accupuncture pen for lower back pain?

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ian08679
ian08679

I'm a chronic lower back pain sufferer and was considering accutherapy for pain relief (it's worked wonders in the past when I had frozen shoulder). I was wondering if anyone had tried one of the electronic accutherapy pen devices that can be found on Amazon etc? (they send a small current to a point on the skin, and also claim to help locate the correct points). 

I was curious to know whether anyone had had any success with them, or whether they're a waste of money.

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  • richard89308
    richard89308 ian08679

    Posted

    do you mean a tens machine (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation).  This is a machine that gives you an weak electrical pulse to the body.  They are useful in affected areas or nervous pain.  You may need a physion assessment to see the best course of action for your back pain though.

    Richard

    • ian08679
      ian08679 richard89308

      Posted

      Actually I was thinking of an electronic acupuncture pen but maybe a TENS machine would be easier to use for back pain? I had an MRI scan years ago and my problem is a herniated disc.
  • richard89308
    richard89308 ian08679

    Posted

    It may be difficult playing around with needles as they have to be placed accurately and you may do more harm than good.

    Richard

  • ian08679
    ian08679

    Posted

    The electronic pens don't use needles - they just need to be held against the skin and they send electronic pulses. I imagine it would be difficult to self-administer in the caser of lower back pain however. Maybe a TENS machine would be easier to use? Has anyone had any experience of them for lower back pain related to disc problems?
  • marshall71
    marshall71 ian08679

    Posted

    Yes I have a pen its called pain gone all you do is press the pen on the body I use it for my sciatica on my hip you have to use it everyday it lasts for 50,000 clicks works over clothing no side effects its worth getting i also use a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel 
    • ian08679
      ian08679 marshall71

      Posted

      How easy is it to locate the right spot on the body to apply it, and how long do you need to spend each time you apply it?
    • marshall71
      marshall71 ian08679

      Posted

      Press the pen on the area where the pain is I use it on my lower back near my hip joint 2 or 3 clicks it activates your body natural defences against pain I look at the feedback on Amazon and other sites before I got it also have a look at a SI belt for lower back support that works too 
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