The InTENSe REBOUND® – Chronic Pain Management Series Part 2

Chronic Lower Back Pain - We’ve Got Your Back

Low back pain is something the majority of us will experience at some point in our lives. Did you know that in the U.S. alone over $86 billion is spent  to treat low back pain annually?  This exceeds the annual GDP of Jamaica, Iceland, and Cambodia put together!

Chronic low back pain is defined as pain in the lower back region extending beyond 3 months.  The more chronic the pain often the more difficult it is to treat.  The low back consists of the muscle structures in between the lower ribs, the hip bones, and the tail bone.  There are no bony structures to support this area other than the narrow column of lumbar vertebrae located directly in the center of the back.  It is no wonder the lumbar vertebrae are the widest and strongest bones of the spine. 

Even with the vast network of muscle, connective tissues, bones, and ligaments working together to support the low back, sooner or later it falls victim to one of three things: gravity, degeneration of tissues, or trauma.  Gravity is always working on us and over the years muscle, bone, and connective tissue can break down impinging nerves or damaging other structures.  Some of us suffer from genetic abnormalities such as degenerative disc disease, fibromyalgia, spondylitis, and other debilitating conditions can inevitably cause low back pain.  It goes without saying that trauma is a major cause of low back pain, but it’s shocking how few of us actually do something about it before it’s too late.

Left untreated lower back pain can exacerbate to conditions such as a herniated disc, irreparable nerve damage, loss of bowel and bladder function, “foot drop” – (when your feet drag as you walk and you literally have to lift them consciously to keep them from dragging), and increased pain that can only be managed instead of cured.

There is hope.  Early diagnosis and treatment are key to counteracting chronic lower back pain; not to mention cost effective!  If you or someone you know suffers from chronic lower back pain the REBOUND® transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator can be used for fast, effective pain relief for low back pain.

TENS - Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation uses safe electrical stimulation to simultaneously block pain signals to the brain and encourage your body’s natural production of endorphins for long lasting pain relief.  No other TENS unit in the market is as easy and effective as the REBOUND®.  The REBOUND®  is a safe, drug free option for pain relief at your fingertips.  Call 800.457.0477 or click here to find your pain relief today!