As a person
who suffers from recurring back pain, I have done a lot of things and
tried a lot of products trying to ease my suffering. I'm not comfortable
relying heavily on pills from the doctor to manage my pain, so I have a
whole closet full of products that were supposed to help offer some
relief, but failed to meet up to expectations.
When I heard about the AuraWave from Endurance Therapeutics, I was
worried it might be another product that didn't live up to its claims.
Based on some of the reviews I was reading, I decided to give the
product a chance, and I'm glad I did.
The
AuraWave is a small unit powered by 3 AAA batteries. It's certainly not
cumbersome and I found it's very convenient to carry around if I'm on
the go, but the small package packs some power. There are two different
sizes of electrodes, and you can attach them to your body either using
the included self-adhesive pads, or the flexible, adjustable back relief
belt. I've been using the AuraWave on my back, and the belt is perfect
for delivering the treatment exactly where I want it.
The pain relieving power of the AuraWave is the result of soothing,
low-frequency pulses of electricity delivered through the electrodes
into the affected regions. I've actually had a very similar treatment in
a doctor's office, but the AuraWave puts the same technology in a very
affordable package that's FDA approved for home use. It costs less than a
couple trips to the doctor, and since you can use it as many times as
you want, it pays for itself almost immediately.
I
wasn't sure exactly what to expect when I first received my AuraWave.
Honestly, given that this is very similar to the treatment one might
expect at a doctor's office, I expected the instructions to be very
complicated. It turned out my fears were unfounded, and an included DVD
explained things right away. AuraWave treatments are very simple, and
pretty much just involve attaching the unit with the belt or pads, and
turning it on. You can pick one of either 6 automatic modes, or 4 manual
ones. The automatic ones are pre-calibrated to give optiminal
therapeutic results, so I tend to use one of them, but the manual modes
are great for specific treatment. I found that you'll have to find the
settings that are perfect for you, and they may change from time to
time. For example, I tend to use the device on higher settings after
I've been getting a little bit of strenuous exercise, because my back
tends to hurt a little more. It's easy to find the right level of
relief.
One of the things I was worried about before I bought the AuraWave was
whether or not it would be useful for daily use. I've gone through
plenty of products that seemed to work initially, only to fail me pretty
quickly in the long run. Endurance Therapeutics was on top of this, and
I was happy to see the instructions they included for daily use. I've
found that when my back pain is acting up, I can use this every day for
consistent relief. The technology has been used for quite a while in the
medical profession, so it's definitely already proven, and my own
personal experience tells me that this product is successful at bringing
it into the home.
The low-frequency electrical pulses are mainly intended to relieve pain,
but they have other uses. Because of the way the electricity activates
your muscles, it also helps improve muscle performance. I've found that
the muscles in the areas where I use the AuraWave looks and feel a
little bit stronger. This is a great side effect, and I'm sure anybody
who suffers pain would appreciate something like this, because it's
often very difficult to use those aching parts of the body. When you're
not using them, the blood isn't flowing as much as it could, and your
pain can last longer while your body struggles to heal. The AuraWave
takes care of this issue for you.
Overall, I am more than satisfied with the Endurance Therapeutics
AuraWave TENS unit, and if it came down to it, I would buy it again. It
seems built to last, though, and I don't anticipate I'll have to buy
another soon. If you're looking for an FDA-cleared device that delivers
pain relief, and does so in a compact and affordable way, this is a
great option.
Click here to visit the Aurawave site
Product Description
The AuraWave® is the first FDA-cleared Class II medical device
available without a prescription for treating pain in the lower back and
extremities with TENS technology.
Simply place the AuraWave® electrode pads over your area of pain, select
the setting that's right for you, and stop your hurt where it starts!
The AuraWave is equipped with six manual modes that deliver specific
treatment techniques and four automatic modes that have been specially
calibrated, using a series of pre-programmed pulses, to optimally
deliver therapeutic results - ranging from soothing relaxation, to
deep-tissue stimulation, to invigorating muscle-building.
Much like pain, all people are different. Being able to not only choose
from the 10 preset modes, but also from 10 levels of intensity, allows
users to customize their pain treatment to their pain levels!
Complete AuraWave Pain Relief Package Includes:
? One (1) Aurawave Pain Relief Device
? Two (2) large adhesive pads
? Two (2) small adhesive pads
? Adjustable belt
? Pad connection wires
? Storage bag
? 3 AAA batteries
? Instruction Booklet
? Instruction DVD
Size: One size fits all
Weight: 1 lb.
Power: 3 "AAA" batteries (included)