does it help with shoulder pain and upper back pain?
1337163
Most of my problems stems from upper neck strain thru work, my Dr recommend it. Ihave been using this pillow for at least 8 years already and since buying the pillow reducedmy appts to dr quite a bit. Just make sure you fill it according to your needs and burp out the air, you will know if you have a air bubble. It also will depend how you sleep, I would try ityou can always return it Good Luck
1337164
Mine was neck pain and yes, can't do without it. If I travel and don't have my pillow I'm in pain again. Love it.
1337165
I don't know about about back and shoulder pain but the Dr. reconmended it for my neck and it really helped with that.
1337166
Often times the shoulder and upper back are related to the neck...at least mine are. So if the neck is in alignment then the rest should be helped.
2013477
I currently use it BECAUSE I'm having major neck issues. It helps with your posture in that it pulls the shoulders back. It makes your head feel heavy when you take it off at night. I hope this helps. If you're already having neck issues, hopefully it is helping to keep them from getting much worse.
937883
No it does not, it helps to relax muscles and tendons do to tendonitis, it relaxes the local area. It helps alot with the pain
776793
I don't see why not. It is used on upper shoulders, back, knees, elbows. I didn't know if it would work for me, but it has, For the money it's well worth a shot.
380418
Yes, that is why I bought it. I like to have the back raised when I exercise my shoulders, arms. This somewhat duplicates one of the machines at the therapist I went to.
1658391
I had shoulder surgery so I used it around my shoulder, including two pads on my upper back. Their info sheet includes the back. I think there are issues using it around your spine, especially in the neck area. It is a real "Tens" unit so anywhere they can be used this one should work as well.
1686110
Yes it does! May take a few times but mine helped pretty quick. I don't use it consistently, just when my neck starts hurting again.
630549
I'm not a Dr. but I've used this device all over my back area with great results. So long as you can lay it flat and not on a curved area like the top of the shoulder it should work fine. Remember to use lower levels of intenstiy and work up not the other way around because this is electricity, hope this helps, Paul.
2060777
No, it is not wide enough to to do both shoulders at the same time, I think it is meant for the small of your back.I have used it for different areas of my upper back though. It provides a good massage
411311
I have used it for shoulder pain. Having had three rotator cuff repairs done I am a bit more careful about shoulder massage. This works brilliantly. I did find the best way to get relief was by turning the unit lengthwise so part is massaging at the top of the shoulder area and the othe is actually working on the shoulder blade area. Having gone through the procedure three times have learned a bit too much about shoulder anatomy and what is a cause versus a symptom. Addressing the cause in the shoulder blades can bring much more lasting relief than the actual shoulder cap area.i did find that the vibration part was not as helpful as the massage and heat.then use ice afterwards. I have used it for shoulder pain. Having had three rotator cuff repairs done I am a bit more careful about shoulder massage. This works brilliantly. I did find the best way to get relief was by turning the unit lengthwise so part is massaging at the top of the shoulder area and the othe is actually working on the shoulder blade area. Having gone through the procedure three times have learned a bit too much about shoulder anatomy and what is a cause versus a symptom. Addressing the cause in the shoulder blades can bring much more lasting relief than the actual shoulder cap area.i... » Read More I have used it for shoulder pain. Having had three rotator cuff repairs done I am a bit more careful about shoulder massage. This works brilliantly. I did find the best way to get relief was by turning the unit lengthwise so part is massaging at the top of the shoulder area and the othe is actually working on the shoulder blade area. Having gone through the procedure three times have learned a bit too much about shoulder anatomy and what is a cause versus a symptom. Addressing the cause in the shoulder blades can bring much more lasting relief than the actual shoulder cap area.i did find that the vibration part was not as helpful as the massage and heat.then use ice afterwards. « Show Less
2024348
I don't know if it's used for that. I know it works great on my partially herniated disks in my neck and my shoulder joints.
646863
Yes, it can be used on your shoulder. But I wouldn't recommend the product, unless you are just in extreme pain & don't mind dropping $30+ for short-term relief. I tried 2 different ones; 1 lasted 3 days, the other less than 1 day.
872313
Absolutely, especially if you have shoulder problems. Try the book Bulletproof Your Shoulder if you need some good exercises to use them with.
709876
I purchased one of these for rotator cuff issues. It probably could help on the upper part of the arm muscles as well.
1880303
I have had no problems using it to prop up my upper back and shoulders while sleeping. It has held its shape and firmness quite well.
1698868
Hi there! I actually purchased it for use as therapy on my shoulder injury from an auto accident. Good for both arms and legs. :-)
89417
Not at all...it is great, good for you also...helps with posture...have had colleagues get it also..all have been happy.