So these can be placed horizontally across the back? I thought electrodes weren't supposed to be placed on bone like the spine?
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My husband uses them vertically on each side of his spine. Not sure if they are OK to go horizontal.
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When I attached these I didn't press them down where my spine is...I let them lay on the skin on either side. It seemed to do all right that way. Hope they work for you.
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There's a space between the two pads, merely fiber and not wired. The part covering the spine is not live. These work great for my husband's sciatica.
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You can. I don't typically because I don't want to damage the spine. But its doable
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LOL. I see no reason why not. They are certainly large enough and you could choose either side up depending upon whether you want a "reflexology" effect on your bum, or a smoother ride. They come three in a pack so if you have room for all three in your freezer, and are planning a long drive you could freeze all of them, keep the other two cold in a cooler and swap them out as needed. You might want to put a towel over it before sitting on it so it's not quite so cold and to protect it from damage from things in your pockets, etc. I've been nursing a damaged foot and back for sometime so I often have ice on my foot and heat on my back at the same time and it seems to be the best of both worlds. Enjoy!
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Theorectically you could use the stick on your neck and back. You would position the valley on either side to stradle the vertebre. I've never tried it but now that you mention it, I will give it a go tonight. My first thought was it would be darn uncomfortable but I won't know until I try. Great question.
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Hi Elinor Yes you can place the heating pad behind your back as you sit in a chair, but I would suggest an alternative to the electric appliance, such as a clay pack that you heat: no danger of low-level electro- magnatic field going directly into your body. I have discovered this late, but as they say, better late than never!
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I'm really not sure. I looked at mine and it looks like it would be possible IF you are VERY careful. I wouldn't want to cut them in half, though. They are made that way to give your spine some space. It really helps with a bad back and if you would cut that out you would be sitting on the gel with no space for the tail bone. Maybe you don't care, so it'd probably be ok. Hope this helps!
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Sure, don't see any reason why you can't. Across the shoulder is just better on your back and neck.
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My chiro uses this as part of treatment. So someone should be thumping your back. Sometimes, I lay prone position and place the thumper mid-back and let it slides up and down on my back using gravity to slide down and use the cord to pull up towards your head.For low back, you can lay on top of it and manauver you body to hit the spot.
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I think it would have been more helpful before the surgery. I don't know what's involved with your surgery. Hopefully no vertebrae were fused. If they were, I would be asking your doctor. If all your vertebrae are moving freely, I would give it a try. I am not a Dr. so this is only an option. Just a massage therapist. BTW: Chiropractors are the guys for nerve decompression not cutters.
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BYW, with this model there is a belt as seen in the picture. You just align it on your back. It is very easy to use and gives a great deal of relief.This particular model does not come with the conventional electrodes, but they can be purchased for use with it for more specific areas.
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I used it for my lower back close to the tailbone area. I'm sure you can use it for the tailbone area also.
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The manual lists very specific locations to place the device, and the neck is not one of the places it recommends. It would seem very dangerous to put near your face and head because of the potential for disrupting the central nervous system. I am not sure about the trapezius and it is not listed in the guide as a place to place the device. You should check with your doctor.
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I would have to say it's more for lumbar/back relief. But, maybe it's worth a try. If the back is straight and supported, then the rest of things usually fall into place too. I have a Tempur Pedic cushion to sit on for my office chair and it helps me in that department.
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It can be used for either knee, however you must reposition the electrode pads.
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The back of the unit does have twin male electrical connectors. the unit can be mounted horizontally or vertically but short of running off an extension cord (not recommended) you do need a standard twin outlet to plug into.
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While I am not a doctor so am not qualified to give advice about healthcase, I would think that as long as there are no sutures between your spine and the unit, and your spine has not been modified in any way (it is still able to move in a natural way, then I would think that this usit could be of value for holding your spine in the proper shape, hopefully offering some pain relief.
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There is a rod that runs along the spine. This rod then sits into the stand. You might be able to suspend the skeleton from the rod but I'm not that handy. Keep in mind that the rod does run through the pelvis.