Has anyone used this for relief of Achilles tendinitis and if so did it work?
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I ordered this very device, & I find that it has helped with morning pain! If I forget to put it on at night, I find that my heel is much more painful!
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It will not cure your tendonitis. It will relieve the pain from it. My tendonitis was helped with cortisone shots and physical therapy. It is the localized pain and tingling from nerve pain that is helped. Best wishes.
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Yes it will work. Its more of a preventative care product. I haven't needed it for serious back pain. So I can only say that it works to keep me extended and relief from minor pain. Hope this helps
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It was not true in the case that I witnessed as far as relief for painful joints is concerned. My father tried a first and second month's worth with no noticeable improvement to joint pain. I got him next some Source Naturals Hyaluronic Joint Complex based on another shoppers experience. Here was the case where it was felt this ingredient was helpful by way of making movement easier. This shopper not want to continue the costly InstaFlex (adv. radio) that contains hyaluronic acid and this product is cheaper. You will be able to locate the review that I am referring to if you search on InstaFlex. So we'll see if my pop notices any improvement; I am not hopeful that he will. It was not true in the case that I witnessed as far as relief for painful joints is concerned. My father tried a first and second month's worth with no noticeable improvement to joint pain. I got him next some Source Naturals Hyaluronic Joint Complex based on another shoppers experience. Here was the case where it was felt this ingredient was helpful by way of making movement easier. This shopper not want to continue the costly InstaFlex (adv. radio) that contains hyaluronic acid and this product is cheaper. You will be able to locate the review that I am referring to if you search on... » Read More It was not true in the case that I witnessed as far as relief for painful joints is concerned. My father tried a first and second month's worth with no noticeable improvement to joint pain. I got him next some Source Naturals Hyaluronic Joint Complex based on another shoppers experience. Here was the case where it was felt this ingredient was helpful by way of making movement easier. This shopper not want to continue the costly InstaFlex (adv. radio) that contains hyaluronic acid and this product is cheaper. You will be able to locate the review that I am referring to if you search on InstaFlex. So we'll see if my pop notices any improvement; I am not hopeful that he will. « Show Less
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It may help..the best thing would be to consult your vet. We bought it for a dog who had a severed calcanean (achilles tendon) and actually used it backwards while waiting for a custom orthotic brace to be made. The device was well made and accomplished its purpose. I showed our vet the image and description before ordering.
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No, Achilles' tendon injuries can take a long time- you should talk with your Dr- mine took over 2 years to heal.
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YES! Something in it is really helping me. My knee pain is gone and they used to ache all the time. I took chondroitin and glucosamine, which is what my orthopedics doctors recommended, for years and it does nothing. It won't hurt to try it.
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Marti, Pan Away works on muscle and tendon pain. It has essential oils blended to releive pain. In fact, it has several that is in a well known animal remedy that I used for my pain when I was farming.
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I used it for a muscle tear, but I also put under a compression sock for more support! I did well playing tennis with both. I hope this helps but be careful with a minor fracture because it can get worse! Good luck
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I purchased this for relief of bursitis and tendonitis and it worked very well. I had swelling and tenderness which the Slimfit helped relieve. It only reaches right above the ankle though. Hope this helps.
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I believe it would help either. I purchased it for a hamstring strain and it really seemed to help.
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I'm sorry I can't really answer this question from my personal experience as I was experiencing no Achilles issues. They do lift the heel a bit thus shortening the Achilles putting it in a "rested" position which will "protect" it in the short-term however a chronically shortened position will cause more harm.
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I don't believe it reduces bone or muscle inflammation, but is a surface pain reliever. At least that is how I successfully use it. You should ask a doctor about its inflammation reducing, if any, capabilities.
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Works based on a consistent stride, so may not be the best for hiking. And with long distances, be careful of overuse tendonitis too, try Treat Your Own Achilles Tendinitis if you get it.
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My husband has tendonitis (tennis elbow). I decided to give Tommy Copper a try after the other braces and compression bands failed. It works for him. Hope this helps.
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I wish I knew, Tom. I did purchase one of these devices. It helps in the morning, when I apply it to the sides and back of my heel (I have a heel spur poking into my Achilles tendon, and I'm anticipating surgery for that in January). It does seem to warm and relax those areas somewhat. But you don't use a conducting gel with it. I'm guessing that the terms for these retail devices are not applied as stringently as one would hope. I wish you good luck, if you decide to use it. From my own experience, I would say it's decent, though not outstanding, help for small areas. And it takes about 15 minutes to get an effect. So, I am an impatient person and don't always want to wait... Take care!
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Hi there Mr. Cooper, DMSO works well for ANY muscle/tendon related issue. I use it everywhere for any muscle/connective tissue related pain, swelling, and inflammation.