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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 ìbrachial neuralgiaî. 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.
Duration of the cycle: 1 week, min. 1 x/day,
then adapt according to any change in the pain
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
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.
T he Endorphinic programme 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.
Duration of the cycle: 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.
Programme: Endorphinic 20 ◊ e
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.
T he 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.
Duration of the cycle: 1 week, 1 x/day
You are advised to consult your doctor if no
improvement is observed after the first
week of use.
Programme: Decontracture 24 ◊ j
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