Compex Vitality - Manual (Page 26)

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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
completely straight, they remain bent over
on one side. All of these symptoms indicate
what is known as lumbago, which is prin-
cipally the result of a sharp and intense
contracture of the low back muscles
(lumbar region).
I n a situation such as this, it is always
necessary to consult a doctor to receive
appropriate treatment.
I n addition to such treatment, the specific
Compex Lumbago program can help
effectively to relax the muscles and
remove the pain.
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: Lumbago 33 ◊
Chronic elbow pain
(epicondylitis = tennis elbow)
A ll tendons of the muscles that allow us
to stretch our hand, wrist and fingers end
at the small external bone mass of the
elbow (epicondyle). Hand and finger
movements therefore transmit tensions
that are concentrated in the tendon endings
at this bone mass.
W hen hand movements are repetitive, as
is the case for painters, tennis players or
even those who constantly use the mouse
of a computer system, small injuries,
accompanied by inflammation and pain,
develop in the region of the epicondyle.
This is known as "epicondylitis", which is
characterised by pain around the external
bone mass of the elbow when pressure is
applied or when the forearm muscles are
contracted.
T he Compex Epicondylitis program
supplies specific current to combat this
type of pain. It acts effectively as a
supplement to rest.
H owever, it is neccary to consult your
doctor if the pain gets worse or does not
disappear quickly after a few sessions.
Cycle duration: 1 week, 2 x/week minimum, then
adapt according to how the pain develops
According to requirements, the Epicondylitis
program can be repeated several times
during the same day
Program: Epicondylitis 36 ◊
Pain relief
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