Compex Vitality Manuel D'utilisation Et D'applications page 14

Specific applications
Neuralgia of the upper limb
(brachial neuralgia)
S ome people suffer from arthritis in the
joints of the vertebrae at the back of the
neck, or from arthritis or periarthritis of
the shoulder. These situations often give
rise to pain that runs down one arm and
is known as "brachial neuralgia". These
arm pains that start in the shoulder or the
back of the neck can be reduced with the
Compex Modulated TENS program by
following the practical recommendations
outlined below.
Cycle duration: 1 week, 1 x/day minimum, then
adapt according to how the pain develops
According to requirements, the Modulated
TENS program can be repeated a number of
times during the same day
Program: Modulated TENS 35 ◊
Chronic muscular pain (polymyalgia)
S ome people suffer from muscular pain
that affects several muscles or parts of
different muscles at the same time. The
localization of this chronic pain can vary
over time. These continual and diffuse
muscle pains are the result of chronic
contractures in which acids and toxins
accumulate, irritating the nerves and
causing pain. The Endorphinic program is
particularly effective against such pain
since, in addition to its pain-reducing
effect, it increases the blood flow to the
contractured muscular groups and removes
from them accumulations of acids and
toxins.
E xample: localized pain in the biceps.
However, the pain may affect other
muscular groups. The practical application
illustrated below remains valid, but it is
then necessary to place the electrodes on
the muscular group concerned.
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, 2 x/day, with a 10
minute break between the 2 sessions
You are advised to consult your doctor if no
improvement is observed after the first
week of use
Program: Endorphinic 20 ◊
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Pain relief
Contracture (eg: localized contracture in
external side of the calf)
A fter tiring muscle work, intense training
or a sporting competition, certain muscles
or certain parts of muscles often remain
tense and slightly painful. These are
known as muscular contractures which
should disappear after a few days with
rest, good rehydration, a balanced food
intake with mineral salts and application
of the Decontracture program. The
phenomenon of contracture frequently
affects the calf muscles, but can also occur
with other muscles. In this case, simply
follow the same practical recommendations
as below, but place the electrodes on the
muscular group concerned.
Cycle duration: 1 week, 1 x/day
You are advised to consult your doctor if no
improvement is observed after the first
week of use
Program: Decontracture 24
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Chronic muscular pain in the back of the
neck (cervical pain)
P ositions in which the muscles of the
back of the neck remain tense for long
periods of time, for example working
in front of a computer screen, may be
responsible for the onset of pain in the
back of the neck or on either side of the
base of the neck, in the upper back.
These pains are due to a contracture of
the muscles, of which the prolonged
tension crushes the blood vessels and
prevents the blood from supplying and
oxygenating the muscle fibres. If this
phenomenon is prolonged, there is an
accumulation of acid and the blood
vessels atrophy. The pain then becomes
continuous or appears after only a few
minutes spent working in an unfavourable
position.
T hese chronic pains in the back of the
neck can be treated effectively with the
Cervical pain program, which reactivates
the circulation, drains accumulations of
acid, oxygenates the muscles, develops
the capillaries and relaxes the contractu-
red muscles.
Pain relief
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, 2 x/day, with a 10
minute break between the 2 sessions
You are advised to consult your doctor if no
improvement is observed after the first
week of use
Program: Cervical pain 15
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Muscular pain in the thoracic region
(thoracic back pain)
V ertebral arthritis and positions in which
the muscles of the spinal column remain
under tension for long periods of time
are often responsible for the onset of pain
in the middle of the back, which is accen-
tuated with fatigue. Pressure of the fingers
on the muscles on either side of the spinal
column can often trigger a sharp pain.
T hese pains are due to a contracture of
the muscles, of which the prolonged
tension crushes the blood vessels and
prevents the blood from supplying and
oxygenating the muscle fibres. If the
phenomenon is prolonged, there is an
accumulation of acid and the blood vessels
atrophy. The pain then becomes continuous
or can appear after only a few minutes
spent working in an unfavourable position.
hese chronic back pains can be effectively
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treated with the Thoracic back pain
program which reactivates the circulation,
drains accumulations of acid, oxygenates
the muscles, develops the capillaries and
relaxes the contractured muscles.
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, 2 x/week with a 10
minute break between the 2 sessions
You are advised to consult your doctor if no
improvement is observed after the first
week of use
Program: Thoracic back pain 13 ◊
Muscular pain in the low back region
(low back pain)
L ow-back pain is the most frequently
encountered pain. In a standing position,
the entire weight of the trunk is concen-
trated on the joints between the last
vertebrae and the sacrum. The low back
region is therefore under particular strain.
The discs between the vertebrae are crushed
and the low back muscles contractured
and painful.
T here are very many treatments for the
relief of low back pain sufferers; among
these, the specific currents of the Compex
program provide an
Low back pain
appreciable improvement and can even
resolve the problem if it is essentially
muscular in origin.
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, 2 x/day, with a 10
minute break between the 2 sessions
You are advised to consult your doctor if no
improvement is observed after the first
week of use
Program: Low back pain 12
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Muscular pain in the low back region
associated with pain in the buttocks and
at the back of the thighs (lumbosciatica)
L ow back pain is the most frequent pain.
When standing, the entire weight of the
trunk is concentrated on the joints between
the last vertebrae and the sacrum. The
low back region is therefore placed under
particular strain. The discs between the
vertebrae are crushed and the low back
muscles are contracted and painful.
T he discs between the last two vertebrae
or between the last vertebra and the sacrum
frequently become damaged as a result of
the pressure of the vertebrae. This damage
can give rise to an irritation, or compres-
sion, of the nerve roots which exit the
spinal column and continue down the
buttocks and legs. The pain not only affects
the low back, but also runs down the side
of one buttock, the back of the thigh and
sometimes into the leg. In this case the
condition is known as lumbosciatica, for
which it is always necessary to consult a
doctor, so that the degree of compression
of the nerve roots can be assessed and a
suitable treatment prescribed.
T he specific currents of the Compex
Lumbosciatica program provide an
effective treatment against pain, but must
always be used as a supplement to other
treatments prescribed by your doctor.
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, 3 x/week
You are advised to consult your doctor if no
improvement is observed after the first
week of use
Program: Lumbosciatica 32
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