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Save on the ProMed 760 Muscle Stimulator

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muscle stimulatorOne of the best reasons to shop at OTC Wholesale is for the incredible savings. Every few days there is a new banner at the top of the page featuring some of their best products with further price reductions. Today’s awesome deal is on the ProMed 760 Muscle Stimulator. Not only do you get to enjoy the pain relieving benefits of a typical muscle stimulator, but you have the added layer of soothing heat. Heating electrodes will concentrate healing warmth to your desired area.

The ProMed 760 is ideal for the upper back, lower back, neck, arms, and legs. But really you can use it anywhere you need relief. With a digital control you can easily choose from six treatment modes, along with temperature and treatment time. You have complete control over your session. There are even ten levels of intensity adjustment so you can enjoy pain relief tailored specifically to your needs. Relieve muscle tension, improve blood circulation, and enjoy a massage after a long, tiring day. This device will give you that revitalizing boost you need to tackle the next day.

This muscle stimulator is normally $64.95, but for a limited time you can slash another 10% off the price.

Prolong the Life of Electrodes

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Electrodes are an important piece of your TENS Unit and muscle stimulator. But without proper care and usage, you could be blowing through them fairly quickly. With a little TLC, you can get maximum reusability and save money. Before applying the electrodes, clean the area well with soap and water. If there is a lot of hair in that spot, it’s actually best to shave it off to get better results and ensure they stick to the area. It’s also recommended to use a prep-kit. The ointment will dry quickly and keep perspiration from forming, giving better results.

After several uses, the adhesive on the electrodes will begin to diminish. Electrolyte spray can most certainly help increase the longevity. After a few uses, rinse the electrode with just a little bit of water to wipe away any dead skin cells or hair. You don’t want to scrub or rinse after every use because it can diminish the adhesive. A little bit of lotion on the area after use can go a long way. It will minimize irritation of the skin from multiple uses and will keep your skin hydrated and healthy.

You can find all these products at OTC Wholesale and check out the video below for more information about caring for silver electrodes.

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A Muscle Stimulator with Infared Heat

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muscle stimulatorWe all know how great a muscle stimulator on its own is. It will contract the muscles, increasing blood flow to the area making the area feel, in short, quite better. The device will exercise, massage, and re-educate the muscles. But what could make a muscle stimulator even better? Adding heat to it of course! Whenever we’re sore and in pain, heat will always make the affected area feel incredibly better. It’s relaxing and soothing.

You can receive this awesome combo when you choose the Personal Care Plus Electronic Muscle Stimulator with Infared heat. Heating electrodes will create a penetrating warmth on the area, making it perfect for the upper and lower back, neck, arms, and legs. Of course it will feel great wherever you decide to use it. There are six treatment modes (including tap, massage, slap, knead, and press), as well as temperature and treatment time so you can have full control over the machine.

With ten levels of intensity adjustment too, you’ll get exactly what you need to feel better and get those muscles working again. Whether you just need increased blood circulation or want relief from acute pain, this muscle stimulator is a great choice.

Preventing Muscle Atrophy with a Muscle Stimulator

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muscle stimulatorsMuscle atrophy is a decrease in muscle mass; it be a partial loss or a complete wasting away of the muscle. What causes muscle atrophy? Actually, it can be a result of many different diseases such as cancer, renal failure, AIDS, and even just severe burns. Starvation will also lead to muscle atrophy, as well as disuse of the muscle which is what this post is about.

After an injury, you are obviously not going to be using the muscles in that area so that you can allow it to heal properly. But because you aren’t using the muscle on a consistent basis, the muscle weakens and it will be difficult to move at all. This is why after serious injuries people receive physical therapy. You’re essentially retraining your muscles, teaching them how to work again. An important tool used in rehabilitative services is the muscle stimulator. Like the name suggests, the machine sends stimulation, electronic pulses, to the affected area. Think of it like a muscle exercise except you don’t have to do anything. The muscles gently contract and blood flow is increased.

A muscle stimulator can make physical therapy an easier situation and help prevent the discomfort of muscle atrophy.

Electrotherapy and the Wong-Baker Scale

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tens electrodePain is serious. No one should have to live with it. There are different ways of judging how bad it is, and accordingly you should visit a doctor. On a scale of one to five, using the Wong-Baker scale, you can see that a one is a smiley face, and a five is a crying face.

If your pain tips into the three or four area, “hurts even more” to “hurts a whole lot,” it’s time to call a doctor. But if it hovers in the one to two area of “hurts a little bit” and “hurts a little more,” you may be okay with a muscle stimulator, Tiger Balm, or some other form of electrotherapy. That allows you to administer pain relief treatment whenever you need it, which makes it easier and more convenient than getting a doctor’s directions or prescriptions.

Ultimately, you should feel no pain at all, and be always smiling. That allows you to focus on your daily life without wincing and worrying about scheduling an appointment or getting home to rest. Using electrotherapy for acute pain relief is a good way to get there. So get rid of your pain today with some muscle stimulators and feel happy again.

 

 

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Turn Pain into Gain With TENS Units

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muscle stimulatorsJohn F. Kennedy had chronic back pain. If only TENS units had existed when he was a young man. But we can play this game all day. “If this,” “If that.” It’s all another way of regret, and we cannot regret because what happens, happens. It will make you stronger when you deal with it. Back pain –acute or chronic — can be devastating, but understanding how it affects your life will make you a more determined person. JFK also had scolitis and during his adolescence was hospitalized for possible leukemia. Then he went on to become president.

If you have acute back pain, think about investing in a muscle stimulator. TENS units are a viable way to give sensation to the back, making it a more active muscle. The result is less pain, less often. And when you begin to feel better you don’t have to worry about getting better, you can go ahead and do it. Reflect on your pain and how you have conquered and become a stronger person as a result.That’s how to internalize and heal in order to become a stronger person.

Everyone has something that makes them self-conscious, or lesser. Take that something and vaunt it.

 

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Stock Up on TENS Electrodes

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TENS electrodeElectrodes are a vital part of your TENS Unit and muscle stimulator. Without them, you’ve got a machine turned on and doing absolutely nothing for the affected area. Unfortunately, electrodes don’t last a lifetime and will need to eventually be replaced. But the good news is that the better the quality of the electrodes you purchase, the longer the lifespan. Spending a little bit of extra money now will save you plenty of money in the future.

A good quality pack of TENS electrodes can last you up to 15 treatments. This is not the time to go for the knock-off brands. Instead, choose reputable companies –especially American brand names for the gel. The key is to have good gel on the electrodes themselves that can be reapplied as many times as possible. To further increase the lifespan of your electrodes, we recommend purchasing a TENS Care Kit. The kit comes with conductive spray, lotion, and a preparation dropper which will protect your skin and make the stimulation more effective.

We already mentioned before about the benefits of choosing silver over carbon electrodes and if you haven’t read that blog post, please do. You’ll be using this machine multiple times, so be prepared with plenty of electrodes.

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Am I Getting a Warranty with That?

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electrotherapyWhen I buy certain products, I always make sure there is a warranty with the item. Sometimes they’ll automatically give you a limited warranty that will cover only certain damages and problems. Other times you have to purchase a warranty separately. Sometimes I feel like it’s such a gimmick. I’ll buy the warranty and never need it on the item. I feel like I wasted my money. But of course I would be kicking myself, if down the line, something did happen to my product.

Big products like appliances and televisions need a warranty. So do cellphone simply for the fact that they get a lot of usage and wear and tear. But don’t overlook the warranty of your TENS Unit, muscle stimulator, or portable ultrasound. I’d say most electronic devices and machines should have a warranty on them. The last thing you need is the machine to break down or have a defect and now you’ll be suffering, literally and figuratively.

I mentioned not too long ago about features you should be looking for on some of these devices, but I think I forgot this all important one! Make sure you inquire about the warranty before you settle on a model. It could be the ultimate deciding factor and could save you in the event of a malfunction!

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Matching Your Needs to the Right Machine

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electrotherapyAt OTC Wholesale you can find many products targeted towards pain relief and muscle stimulation. But it might be confusing knowing which machine is right for you. Do you need a TENS Unit, a muscle stimulator, or a portable ultrasound? Although the end game is to make you feel better, they target specific needs. A TENS Unit is meant to be a drug-free alternative to aide with chronic pain relief. The keyword there is chronic. (If you wake up with a sore neck one morning, you don’t need to run out and buy a TENS Unit to help it.) Tiny electrical pulses are sent to the affected area which will block pain signals sent through the nerves.

A muscle stimulator is very different. It’s used to treat muscle injuries and speed up recovery, not treat chronic pain. Electric pulses are sent to the muscles to stimulate, massage, re-educate, and rebuild. While a TENS Unit works better with increased frequencies, a muscle stimulator is better with low ones. The muscles will gently contract and increase blood flow.

The goal of the portable ultrasound is to provide deep tissue repair and stimulation. They generate heat and are used for medical conditions like muscle spasms and joint contractures. They give you advanced pain relief through sonic stimulation. These can be used in conjunction with TENS Units and often you will find machines that provide both features.

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Silver vs. Carbon Electrodes

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electrotherapyAfter purchasing a muscle stimulator or TENS Unit, you’re going to need electrodes, or rather extra electrodes, because the units will already come with a few. (In case you weren’t aware, the electrodes are the pads that you place on the area you wish to treat.) But OTC Wholesale offers several types, so how are you supposed to know which ones are best?

OTC Wholesale recommends silver electrodes instead of carbon because the thin layer of silver forms a better connection between the wire lead and the electrode. It will then distribute the electricity more evenly across the pad, making them much more effective when delivering stimulation to the area. These silver electrodes also use copper lead wires that can prevent wire pull out and disperse the electricity farther. But quality always comes at a price, so silver electrodes are slightly more expensive.

Silver electrodes are clearly the better choice. By choosing better quality, you will need less replacement and it will save you money in the long run. OTC Wholesale carries some of the best brands out there and for this week only you can save 10% on all silver electrodes by entering Silver10 at checkout.

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