dibbons
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Just saw a TV infomercial selling a ball point pen looking device that you press on the area of the body where it hurts, relieving pain. Wonder how much it costs and if it is really effective or just another snake oil sale?
Pain Relief Using "Click & Care" Gadget?
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Treblig
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The Chinese have known for thousands of years (acupressure) that putting pressure, on almost any place where you're experiencing pain, will relieve the pain. I use the round blunt end of a "sharpie":
The location and size (area) of the pain determines how large the "ball end" of the instrument should be. I found that one of those round chrome lug nuts on the end of a steel rod works real good on many pain areas!!
Treblig
The location and size (area) of the pain determines how large the "ball end" of the instrument should be. I found that one of those round chrome lug nuts on the end of a steel rod works real good on many pain areas!!
Treblig
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Where is that wrench I just had in my hand?
Is that like those things back in the 90s that made a small electric shock? I had a few friends that swore by them because the shock helped "open a pathway in the nerves".
dibbons
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No batteries, no shocks.
DustyDuster
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Where's the fun in that?
Back in Time
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Very few infomercial gadgets live up to the hype.
yellow rose
Overnight Sensation
I think Evil Keneival (can't remember how to spell that name) was doing infomercials back in the late 90's for something similar to that, except I think it had a shock to it.
inkjunkie
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Tens Unit....works, for some...
Back in Time
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Where is that wrench I just had in my hand?
That's the one I was thinking of, they were made from something like a gas grill igniter. False Pain-Relief Claims Halted
My chiropractor used the “activator” method. Worthless.
My physiotherapist uses tens,acupuncture,heat and downright abuse and i will say it worked wonders on my sciatica...
My physiotherapist uses tens,acupuncture,heat and downright abuse and i will say it worked wonders on my sciatica...
Treblig
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I've had acupuncture on a really bad heel spur and really, really bad sciatic nerve problems.....problem solved!!
Treblig
Treblig
My chiro uses a activator tool. Kind of like a spring loaded center punch. It works on places she can't adjust.
dibbons
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That "activator tool" sounds similar to the item I introduced here.
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
The “Click & Care” is the same device in new clothes.
“Click & Care uses Piezoelectric Therapy, which releases pulses and endorphins throughout your body to make the pain go away. Simply place it on the aching area, and click away!”
Total snake oil.
Then there's my method. Say for instance your arm hurts. I punch you in the face and you suddenly forget about your arm.
Yeah, it can sucker you into all kinda stuff.
Yeah but we are not discussing women right now.
I've been suffering from painful neuropathy for many years now, and acupressure can sometimes alleviate my pain. For those who don't know what it's used for, well, it is applied to certain points on the body so it can close off or block nerve impulses that transmit pain to the brain. It doesn't always work on its own though, so I used some natural neuropathy relief supplements in addition to the acupressure. They help regulate blood flow and increase circulation which is great for pain relief. If none of these natural methods work for you, definitely consult your doctor.
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