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Muscle spasms years after hip replacement surgery
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 24 9:47am | Replies (55)Comment receiving replies
@autumnleaves01 @lioness
It sounds as if you both have experience with the TENS unit. My physical therapist tried one on me one time when I was there, for my hip bursitis. It seemed to feel good when I was using it but immediately after that passed and it was back to hurting.
Generally, does the TENS unit help beyond when you have it on the area?
JK
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@contentandwell How long did you set it for ? I put mine on for 20minutes and then rest for awhile before doing anything. I generally only have to use it once but you do have to repeat when it starts again to spasm It relaxes the muscles and if the nerves are trapped in muscles it will relax enough to let the nerve get back to normal . One thing I do when I have the TENS on is use heat on top of it while it works or ice . Just using it alone isnt as good as putting these on . My chiropractor always used heat or ice and set it for 20 minutes