If you are over 50, chances are you have experienced aches and pains in some form. At-home therapeutic pain relief devices are often sold to athletes but they can be beneficial to older people as well. Products abound in this category but here are three you may want to try.
TENS therapy is a method of pain relief that involves the use of a mild electrical current. TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. At-home devices using TENS are battery-operated and portable which usually include sticky pads called electrodes.
These devices can help reduce pain and muscle spasms for conditions such as arthritis, knee pain, and sports injuries. It does not cure the pain but relieves it without the use of drugs.
The Max Power Relief® TENS Unit by Omron is a medical wearable. It has 6 body pain modes (shoulder, lower back, arm, foot, leg, and joint that will give you relief from aches and pains.
The device also has 3 massage-like modes (rub, tap, knead), each with 15 adjustable levels of power intensity to help relieve your pain. The device is portable so you can take it wherever you travel. Omron is a highly regarded company that is best known for its blood pressure devices.
Purchase the OMRON Max Power Relief® TENS Unit on Amazon, here.
Migraine relief
Cefaly Connected is a device that has been clinically proven to treat migraine headaches without the use of drugs. You wear it on your forehead and it stimulates and desensitizes the trigeminal nerve which is what causes the discomfort.
The treatment lasts for twenty minutes and is connected by Bluetooth to a smartphone app. It is recommended by health professionals and is safe and effective.
As with most devices that use stimulation as treatment, do not use it if you have metallic implants in your head or wear a pacemaker or defibrillator.
The device has a treatment mode and a prevent mode, which will help you avoid getting a migraine in the first place. You will feel it tingle which can be unnerving but does the job. It costs a little over $400 but takes the pain to a bearable level and is highly recommended.
Purchase Cefaly on Amazon, here.
Another product that helps to relieve headaches and eye strain is the Bob and Brad EyeOasis 2 Eye Massager.
Watch my video demonstrating how to use it.
You get the eye massager, a handy carrying case, and a standard USB cable to charge it. Underneath the eye massager is a pad to protect your eyes while it is giving you an eye massage. It will give you an air cushion massage and you can adjust it for vibration and heat.
It also has built-in sounds but you can also connect it to your favorite music station using its smartphone app.
One thing to consider is if you have had recent eye surgery you need to wait for a while to be able to use it.
Purchase the EyeOasis2 Eye Massager on Amazon, here
Enjoy a Shiatsu foot massage!
As we age, our feet take a beating. This fabulous Shiatsu foot massager by Renpho is easy to use and can be adjusted to your preferred settings. Set it up while reading, watching TV, or under your desk.
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