i have chronic pain, especially on long rides my upper back and shoulders hurt a lot i was wondering if this product targets those areas?
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It targets the lower back more effectively. It has heat elements in the lumbar region and vibrates the upper thighs, buttocks, and lower spine. I have seen shoulder wraps that might work better for your particular issue.
473796
The red plastic discs for infrared heat are very hard and painful if you lower back issues. Depending on your height the massaging may not reach your shoulder or upper back.
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The heated portion is only lower back and thighs. The vibration seems to cover the mid part of the upper back on the shoulder blades. As said previously, if it doesn't satisfy you, you can return it.
473798
It does not get that warm for that and it does not warm up that high. I could not handle the vibrating it generated. It made me sick. Really, it is very light weight and not much to it. You can always try it and if you are not happy with it then send it back. Hope this helped you.
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the box really does not mention these parts...I have used it on oppsite sides of the neck with good results on the neck...go on either side of the spine (just like the low back) just below the inside of the top of the shoulderblade- if you go higher you will make the arms jump...put it on the back setting...my dad is 80 years old with no illness and reqested I try...I have also done it on my husband...both said it helped alotI am not a doctor- only a therapist- this is not a perscription just a recommendation
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I'm not a Dr. but I've used this device all over my back area with great results. So long as you can lay it flat and not on a curved area like the top of the shoulder it should work fine. Remember to use lower levels of intenstiy and work up not the other way around because this is electricity, hope this helps, Paul.
157641
If the pain is muscular, it might help. It's eased some of the stress in my back when I sit for long periods. Depends on the type and reason for pain, and posture when sitting. I also use it as a back support (behind my lower back) when I'm sitting on the couch watching TV or reading. It's great for that in my case.
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yeah I have used it on my neck and my upper shoulders. It has a setting displayed for neck and shoulder use.
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You can reach your upper back; it is electric. It works well and helps a lot but as with all products in this brand line, it will either break or stop working in about three months. Good luck. I would look for something else.
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Since you ride, i suggest also getting your spine checked, the arm pain can come from either your elbow or a disc in the spine pinching your nerves. I've had all 3 injured at the same time and the hurt was like someone stabbed my upper am ad dragged it to my wrists. Had to have steroid injections into the disc, therapy for months and cps surgery. Just be vigilant with your joints & good luck!
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Yes,I don't know how it works,I just know it does.My wife and I get shoulder pain now and then we rub a little on and it gives you relief
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I am not a trained expert, just an average person. Pain as in muscle tightness, the roller can help and I would recomend. As mentioned it does require a good amount of pressure and possitionin to help with a tight back or general muscles in the back. If there is sharp pain or troubles with mobility with the spine, i would not recomend.
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This pad works for any part of the body that I have used it. Although the shape is not perfect for the upper back, it does come with a long velcro strap. I usually place the strap over my shoulders and sit in a chair with a high back and it works great. I occasionally have spasms or tension under my shoulder blades. And before I got this pad, it might take days for it to subside. Since I use the pad now, sometimes the symptoms have been alleviated in less than a day and 2 days at the most. I do wish they made pads shaped more specifically for different areas of the body, but I have been able to use this pad for any part of the body using the velcro strap. This pad works for any part of the body that I have used it. Although the shape is not perfect for the upper back, it does come with a long velcro strap. I usually place the strap over my shoulders and sit in a chair with a high back and it works great. I occasionally have spasms or tension under my shoulder blades. And before I got this pad, it might take days for it to subside. Since I use the pad now, sometimes the symptoms have been alleviated in less than a day and 2 days at the most. I do wish they made pads shaped more specifically for different areas of the body, but I have been... » Read More This pad works for any part of the body that I have used it. Although the shape is not perfect for the upper back, it does come with a long velcro strap. I usually place the strap over my shoulders and sit in a chair with a high back and it works great. I occasionally have spasms or tension under my shoulder blades. And before I got this pad, it might take days for it to subside. Since I use the pad now, sometimes the symptoms have been alleviated in less than a day and 2 days at the most. I do wish they made pads shaped more specifically for different areas of the body, but I have been able to use this pad for any part of the body using the velcro strap. « Show Less
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This roller will be a good starting point for upper back trigger points. If you are tightly wound or inflamed, this is a good product to start with, but you will most likely find you need tools to go a bit deeper. I use this to warm up, and then go deeper with smaller massage balls (Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls).
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I do use this on my entire back. I start with smaller end under my lower back, stretch with my arms out then all the way over my head (cracking noises here), then I continue to scoot up, repeating the stretching slowly, until my shoulders are completely off the top/largest part of board (which completely stretches my lower back out, more than the upper But I still feel a good stretch in my upper back/shoulder blades). Then I do other stretches off the board to complete the process. It has helped my back immensely.
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This product is great for correcting your shoulder position, but it won't strengthen your shoulder, sounds like you should consider physical therapy also.
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I take it for my knee problem--that I have since I was 16. Without it, it is painful to exercise or climb steps. I notice no change whatsoever in my back and neck pain, though. I actually had no idea it was indicated for that too...
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Has not helped me so far.. I have several back related pains that have not gotten better with this product. It was a long shot, but I prefer natural products if possible rather than the strong meds that I have tried with little success. I have used about 1/2 the product and will use the remainder and hope for the best.
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This should work on reducing almost any kind of pain. The cause of the pain, in my case was an injury from a ruptured disc and subsequent surgery. In your case, exercising and better sitting posture should help as well. Using the exercise and the Omron application should help tremendously. I would not use it in place of changing your habits, driving/sitting posture.
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i used it for the back although it doesn't target specific points on the back, it does cover a large area and help with myofascial muscle release. Actually, it is designed so that it is better at hitting as much of the "knots" in the muscles--and I found it works really well! If you want to target trigger points that are very specific , then you may want the "massage ball" Hope that helps