The RS-4i® Plus Got Roland Back on His Feet Again
“I lived with this pain for years.”
That’s how Roland felt after a 40-year career of working in the military. Unlike some soldiers, though, Roland spent time serving his country in an office setting as a quality engineer.
He says that so many years of sitting at a computer – many of them occurring before workplace furnishings were ergonomic – caused his condition of chronic back pain. He describes how his injury emerged like a “slow sprain.” His back even got bad enough that he had to give up one of his favorite activities – running.
“It got to the point once that I could not even get out of bed.”
Initial Treatments Provided Little Relief
Turning to the VA for treatment, Roland was prescribed medication – which he felt didn’t work. He was also given a TENS unit.
“The TENS unit worked a little bit,” he says. “Mainly it hurt more than it worked.”
Finally, he went to the VA for physical therapy on his lower back. It was there that his therapist suggested treatment with an RS-4i® Plus with Intersperse®.
“Once I started using the RS-4i Plus, the effect it had on me was amazing.”
Treatments Became Even Easier with a Low Back Garment
With his device, Roland also received the RS Medical LBG™ – or low-back garment. This made taking his treatments even easier because he didn’t have to place the pads one-by-one every time. He just had to place them inside the garment the first time, and they were ready to go for the next treatment.
“I just connect the low back garment to the RS-4i Plus and wrap it around my waist,” he says. Then he would start the Intersperse program.
“I do the five minutes of pain relief, and the five minutes of muscle work, and then the 25-minute combination.” He found that this combination was key for knocking down his pain. In fact, he says he had never felt that type of relief.
Roland began using the device it in the morning and in the evening. After about 2 weeks, he was able to get out and start walking. After a month, he was back to doing his normal physical activities – which include running.
“The feeling of running again, after you can’t run, is amazing. It’s like you’re flying.”
Ready to Get Your Life Back on Track?
Veterans receiving VA healthcare who are interested in getting their own RS-4i Plus should speak to their healthcare provider at the VA.
For non-Veterans interested in ordering a device, we offer a guide to aid in the discussion with your healthcare provider. Complete this form to view, download and print the guide.
Related Resources
Blog: Treating Back Pain at Home is Easier than You Think
Blog: 6 Reasons the RS-4i Plus is Ideal for At-Home Pain Relief
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