Compex Sport Elite Manuel D'utilisation page 97

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 programme 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 programme can be repeated a number
of times during the same day
Programme: Modulated TENS 35◊
Chronic muscular pain (polymyalgia)
S ome people suffer from muscular pain
that affects several muscles or parts of dif-
ferent muscles at the same time. The loca-
lization of this chronic pain can vary over
time. These continual and diffuse muscle
pains are the result of chronic contrac-
tures in which acids and toxins accumu-
late, irritating the nerves and causing pain.
The Endorphinic programme is particu-
larly effective against such pain since, in
addition to its pain-reducing effect, it in-
creases 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 mus-
cular groups. The practical application il-
lustrated 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 mi-
nute break between the 2 sessions
You are advised to consult your doctor if no im-
provement is observed after the first week of
use
Programme: 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 programme. . The
phenomenon of contracture frequently af-
fects the calf muscles, but can also occur
with other muscles. In this case, simply
follow the same practical recommenda-
tions 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 im-
provement is observed after the first week of
use
Programme: Decontracture 24◊
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 res-
ponsible 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 mus-
cles, of which the prolonged tension
crushes the blood vessels and prevents
the blood from supplying and oxygena-
ting 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 programme, which reacti-
vates 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 mi-
nute break between the 2 sessions
You are advised to consult your doctor if no im-
provement is observed after the first week of
use
Programme: Cervical pain 15◊
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 accentua-
ted 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 ten-
sion crushes the blood vessels and pre-
vents the blood from supplying and
oxygenating the muscle fibres. If the phe-
nomenon is prolonged, there is an accu-
mulation of acid and the blood vessels
atrophy. The pain then becomes conti-
nuous or can appear after only a few mi-
nutes spent working in an unfavourable
position.
T hese chronic back pains can be effecti-
vely treated with the Thoracic back pain
programme which reactivates the circula-
tion, drains accumulations of acid, oxyge-
nates the muscles, develops the capillaries
and relaxes the contractured muscles.
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, 2 x/week with a 10 mi-
nute break between the 2 sessions
You are advised to consult your doctor if no im-
provement is observed after the first week of
use
Programme: Thoracic back pain 13◊
Muscular pain in the low back region
(low back pain)
L ow-back pain is the most frequently en-
countered pain. In a standing position, the
entire weight of the trunk is concentrated
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 re-
lief of low back pain sufferers; among
these, the specific currents of the Compex
Low back pain programme provide an ap-
preciable improvement and can even re-
solve the problem if it is essentially
muscular in origin.
Cycle duration: 4 week, 2 x/day, with a 10 minute
break between the 2 sessions
You are advised to consult your doctor if no im-
provement is observed after the first week of
use
Programme: Low back pain 12◊
Sharp and recent muscular pains
affecting a muscle in the low back
(lumbago)
D uring back movement, for example
when lifting something, when turning or
when standing up straight after bending
down, a sudden pain can be triggered in
the low back. Those who suffer from this
problem present a contracture of the low
back muscles and feel a sharp pain in this
region; because they cannot stand com-
pletely straight, they remain bent over on
one side. All of these symptoms indicate
what is known as lumbago, which is
principally the result of a sharp and in-
tense contracture of the low back muscles
(lumbar region).
I n a situation such as this, it is always ne-
cessary to consult a doctor to receive ap-
propriate treatment
I n addition to such treatment, the specific
Compex Lumbago programme can help
effectively to relax the muscles and re-
move the pain.
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, 3 x/week
You are advised to consult your doctor if no im-
provement is observed after the first week of
use
Programme: Lumbago 33◊
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