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Soft wave therapy for joint pain

Posted by koleke @koleke, Jul 7, 2024

Just wondering if anyone has tried Software Therapy? It's relatively new and claims to help the majority of those who use it. Basically it uses strong shockwaves to stimulate the body's ability to heal itself.. I had an introductory session but they want a lot of money to continue. My knee is bone on bone. Anyone familiar?

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timely | @timely | Jul 29 11:36am
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This may be way off but I'll write it anyway. I've had many joint problems since the mid 90's. Both shoulders were first requiring surgery. The left shoulder, in 1996, held up until 3-4 years ago. I started with shots which no longer help and after a CT, was told bone on bone I need a reverse replacement. The pain and lack of range of motion is telling me I need to act soon.

A few months ago a friend who needed a knee replacement told me a device she bought from Amazon for about 30 bucks. It straps to knees, shoulders and anything you can put it. It has heat and simple vibration. I started using it about 4-5 times a day along with turmeric.

I have arthritis in almost every joint. The turmeric has helped my fingers. The other gadget has helped my shoulder enough that I canceled my surgery. I cannot believe how long it's worked. I thought something would fail. The battery charges pretty fast and it's still holding a good charge after over 3 months of steady use. I have no idea how long this may last but I didn't like the idea of the surgery. It has a long recovery time and the doc said I could not lift more than 25lbs. That made me worry about how strong the surgery was. For instance, if I fell on my arm, how easily would the surgery be broken? I really could not see doing this PT more than once.

Seems like it's too easy? Well I can't believe it's been helping but it has. I'll be looking into those waves mentioned above.

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Was this a TENS device or an EMS device.
The EMS device caused veins to protrude where the pads were placed by a PT as she may have done the treatment too long.

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woojr | @woojr | Jul 29 12:43pm
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Is the machine a red light therapy wand with vibration?

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No, it's heating pad with vibrating buttons inside and velcro straps to hold it where you want it to stay. It has a small control with finger touch panel. It's a little noisy with the vibrators buzzing and it can be turned on or off independently of the heat. Pretty good price at around $30. I think I'll buy another when it's on sale.

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woojr | @woojr | Jul 29 12:48pm
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Was this a TENS device or an EMS device.
The EMS device caused veins to protrude where the pads were placed by a PT as she may have done the treatment too long.

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I recently bought a new TENS device. I think the one I've been using is over 20 years old and uses batteries. I like the TENS as well, mostly on my back.

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koleke | @koleke | Jul 29 3:35pm
In reply to @woojr "No, it's heating pad with vibrating buttons inside and velcro straps to hold it where you..." + (show)
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No, it's heating pad with vibrating buttons inside and velcro straps to hold it where you want it to stay. It has a small control with finger touch panel. It's a little noisy with the vibrators buzzing and it can be turned on or off independently of the heat. Pretty good price at around $30. I think I'll buy another when it's on sale.

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Can you send the info to order?

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woojr | @woojr | Jul 29 4:15pm

I just searched "knee and shoulder brace" from amazon and there's quite a few to check out. The one I have is currently $28.?? I'm going to look at the other options to see what buyers are saying about their selection. There's a lot to boil down. I can say the one I have is pretty cheap and has run a long time and still functions. Good luck

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loriesco | @loriesco | Jul 30 9:18am

It looks like a newer model of the older ultrasound technology, which I purchased 25 years ago. I used it religiously. I don’t think it did anything. I think my tens unit did better. Even that has went through several iterations of updates and it sits on the shelf. Surgery is the best bet when your bone on bone if you have the best surgeon you can find. It got me back to the business of living instead of continually looking for treatments.

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sab54 | @sab54 | Jul 31 10:07am

Could you please tell us the brand & model of the device

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neversitsstill | @neversitsstill | Aug 19 9:38pm
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Wonder if there is any research to back up their claims!?

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I am just finishing up 10 rounds of software therapy and I also am bone on bone. They will no longer give me injections because they no longer work. I was willing to do whatever I could to avoid knee surgery. Sadly, it's made mine worse. There were times after the treatment I felt good but since the last two treatments I've not been without pain. And it's pain all the time not just when I'm walking or squatting or kneeling. I'm so sad because I just want to live a life with less pain but I have degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis and I'm bone on bone throughout my body. I might try Stem Cell next.
The doctor also worked on my lower back a few times and that did help eliminate pain at the moment, but didn't fix it.

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koleke | @koleke | Aug 20 7:15am

Sorry to hear this. Try to strengthen the muscles around the joints that are bone on bone. It does help. Best to you.

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timely | @timely | Aug 21 10:11am
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Sorry to hear this. Try to strengthen the muscles around the joints that are bone on bone. It does help. Best to you.

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What exercises are best to strengthen muscles around joints on bone on bone?

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