Dear MendMeShop,

Must admit that I haven't seen a lot of difference with it, so far. I'm doing all sorts of therapies for the ankle and the hip (piriformis syndrome), and am sure that the problem is bigger than just using a tens unit and the ultrasound. That said, I LOVE the gel that comes with the unit and if, for no other reason, use the unit so that my muscles can get the benefit of the gel. I do feel it benefits.

Rating: Five Star Rating

Sondra Lieber

 

Dear MendMeShop,

I wanted to get back to you with feedback about the Inferno Wrap. So far we are very pleased with the size, light weight, flexibility and comfort of the wrap. It is very convenient the way the cord is set up. If one has to leave the area for a moment it is much easier now because instead of removing the entire wrap or unplugging the whole thing from the wall, you can just detach at the segment. I like the on/off switch, too. It is much easier to see which setting it is on. Everything about this new product seems more intelligent and user friendly. A lot of thought was put into improving on the old product. Well done to all involved!!!

Rating: Five Star Rating

Rebecca Page

 

More Hip Injury Facts:

The hip joint (scientifically known as the acetabulofemoral joint) is a special type of 'ball-and-socket' joint. Its primary function is to support the weight of the body when at rest or while in motion.

Many patients with Hip Pain are actually diagnosed as suffering from Sciatica. Sciatica is best treated non-surgically with cold compression, therapeutic ultrasound and BFST.

The majority of chronic hip problems are a result of aging, disease (such as arthritis) and fractures.

A Hip Replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces the hip joint with an artifical joint. Many MendMyHip customers have sped up their post-surgery recovery time with our therapeutic tools.

Bursitis of the Hip (trochanteric bursitis) is so painful, many sufferers rely on a wheelchar for mobility. Hip Bursitis is the condition that responds extremely well to ultrasound treatments.

The most common injury in the hip is snapping hip syndrome due to a tight illotibial band. This syndrome responds very well to BFST treatments.

Hip Dislocations are very serious but uncommon injuries that occasionally can occur (usually from a traumatic event). If you suspect you have a dislocated hip, please seek medical attention immediately.

 

Dear MendMeShop,

I am currently using ultrasound on a heel spur that was so painful I could barely walk especially in the morning it's been about 9 days of treatments and I barely feel it now. I went to the doctor, got x-rays, they determined it was heel spurs and arthritis. Best senario from them was cortizone shots or surgery I was determined to find something else, went on the net and found all kinds of wonder drugs and natural supplements to cure heel spurs I really was wary about those and then I found your website. Yay!!! Here was something non intrusive and not painful to use plus with your money back guarantee what did I have to lose, also I have started to use it on my wifes back that has bothered her for her whole life she noticed improvement after the first treatment. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE WITH BONE OR MUSCLE PAIN. I can't wait to try it on my hand which has arthritis.Thanx so much for a great product.

Rating: Five Star Rating

Charles Shenk

 

Running Hip Injury Specialists are Friendly and Helpful.

Piriformis Syndrome

Piriformus syndrome is a condition that causes the sciatic nerve to be irritated or compressed by the piriformis muscle. It is a deep muscle in the buttocks that is primarily responsible for rotating the leg outwards. It can irritate the sciatic nerve because of stiffness, tightness, overuse or strain of the piriformis muscle, or as a result of the mechanics or structure of the piriformis area.

Piriformis Syndrome is inflammation in the piriformis muscle which causes irritation and compression of the sciatic nerve.

In most people, the sciatic nerve passes underneath the piriformis muscle so damage to the piriformis can potentially cause symptoms in the sciatic nerve. A small amount of the population has their sciatic nerve pass through, or split, the piriformis muscle.

The piriformis muscle originates on the anterior surface of the sacrum (tail bone) and sacrotuberous ligament and passes through the greater sciatic foramen. It inserts on the outer side of greater trochanter at the top of leg bone.

Symptoms

  • Pain, tingling or numbness that radiates through the lower back, buttocks, and down the back of the leg possibly as far as the foot
  • Pain starts slowly and worsens after standing, sitting, bending backward, walking or sleeping at night
  • Difficulty walking, bending and or sitting
  • Weakened muscles in the hip and/or leg

Risks and Causes

  • Short leg syndrome
  • Wearing high heels
  • Pregnancy
  • Poor posture
  • A sharp blow or injury to the lower back or buttock area causing injury to the pelvis
  • Overcompensating for other injuries in the knee (ACL injury), lower leg (shin splints), ankle (sprain) or hip (bursitis)
  • Having tight hip flexors
  • Running, cycling or other activities that require repetitive forward leg motions

Treating Piriformis Syndrome

Your doctor will do a physical examination and may order an MRI and/or other tests to determine your diagnosis. An MRI will be able to identify if the piriformis muscle is irritated or inflamed and if it is acting on the sciatic nerve.

It is important to rule out that a herniated disc is not causing compression on the sciatic nerve. Your doctor may do some range of motion exercises, or assess your gait (how you walk). Your doctor will determine if certain medications may be appropriate and if physical therapy is required.

Treating the pain of piriforis syndrome can be helpful to manage the pain but treating the source of the compression will result in faster sciatica relief.

Ultrasound Therapy

MendMeShop Therapeutic Ultrasound treats strained, tight and swollen muscles to reduce swelling and inflammation.

Compression on the sciatic nerve caused by a tight or swollen piriformis muscle should be treated with ultrasound therapy. Using therapeutic ultrasound in the lower back and hip area will loosen tight muscles and reduce swelling and inflammation. It will also clear the area of damaged tissue that can cause a build up of toxins and continued irritation.

Ultrasound has been used by physical therapists and doctors for years to treat muscle strains, tears, spasm and more. By applying ultrasound therapy to your piriformis muscle you can reduce the swelling and irritation to alleviate the compression on your sciatic nerve. By treating the cause of your sciatica pain, you can alleviate the symptoms faster.

Ultrasound is a great therapeutic option to decrease inflammation, pain and scar tissue build up experienced with sciatica and other soft tissue injuries. The treatment is easy, painless, and requires 10 minutes of your time. It is based on a form of deep thermal therapy which is generated through high frequency sound waves that reach into the cells of the tissue. These sound waves reach into your piriformis muscle and hip to reduce swelling, inflammation and scar tissue.

Lavender Infusion Ultrasound Gel contains the healing power of natural Bulgarian lavender, eucalyptus, menthol, and peppermint.

Using MendMeShop® Lavender Infusion Gel during your ultrasound therapy gives you 2 therapies in 1. You get the benefit of the regenerating sound waves from the ultrasound device itself AND the added bonus of the therapeutic ingredients inside the gel being delivered into the tissue where it is most effective.

Our Lavender Infusion Ultrasound Gel contains the natural essential oils of Bulgarian lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, and menthol and is exclusively available from MendMeShop®. These ingredients reduce inflammation, relieve pain and improve blood circulation to your lower back and hip. 1 bottle of MendMeShop® Lavender Infusion Ultrasound Gel comes FREE with every MendMeShop® Ultrasound System so you get unbeatable ultrasound therapy for your sciatica pain.

Inferno Wrap® Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy

Blood flow stimulation therapy, or BFST®, should be used over your lumbar region and lower back to improve blood flow and nourish soft tissue. Your body needs a fresh supply of blood to improve the health of your tissue and treat the muscle strain or irritation to relieve the compression of your sciatic nerve.

The Back/Hip Inferno Wrap® keeps your muscle tissue as healthy as possible, reducing the chance of sciatica pain returning.

Unfortunately, when you are suffering from sciatica it can be painful to even walk or lift your leg. When you limit movement in your hip the blood flow is reduced, starving your tissue of the necessary oxygen and nutrients.

The trick is to find a way to increase blood flow to your piriformis muscle without causing pain and/or further inflaming the muscle or discs. This is where blood flow stimulation therapy, or BFST®, becomes a powerful tool.

BFST® compliments your body's natural healing process by promoting blood flow while you give your sciatic nerve the rest it needs.

The Hip/Back Inferno Wrap® uses a patented process to generate the same energy that is part of the sun's spectrum of light, the same energy that is necessary to all living things for optimum health. The energy emitted from the Energy Web® stimulates blood flow to your lower back muscles and hip, more than your body would ever be able to generate on it's own, giving your body the boost it needs to keep your piriformis muscle as healthy as possible and reduce the risk of irritation and inflammation. The soothing energy reaches deep into your body to whisk away the toxins and dead cells, and rejuvenate your muscle tissues for improved elasticity.

Freezie Wrap® Cold Therapy

If you are experiencing referred pain above the knee or in your lower leg caused by the compression of your sciatic nerve, cold compression therapy can provide some relief. The cooling sensation along with the compression can help to numb the nerves to help alleviate the pain. However, treatment of the location of the compression is most important to treat the source of this referred pain.

The Back/Hip Freezie Wrap treats pain, swelling and inflammation while reducing tissue damage.

Applying cold compression wherever you are experiencing pain will help. The Back/Hip Freezie Wrap® is versatile and can be used to treat your lower back, hip or leg. It's unique supercharged cooling gel pack, chills in the fridge, not in the freezer like ice or other freezer packs, giving you deep cold therapy without the risk of 'cold burns' or cryoburn.

Treat your sciatica pain with cold compression therapy as needed throughout the day. The Back/Hip Freezie Wrap® can be used to apply cold in a safe, convenient and effective way - and the gel pack is reusable.

Would you like to discuss your Sciatica or other
conditions with an Advisor from MendMyHip?


We welcome you to call our office, toll free, at 1-888-995-3505 on weekdays between 8:00am and 9:00pm Eastern Standard Time or weekends between 11:00am and 6:00pm.


There is no cost or obligation for this service and we will do our best to help provide you with the information you need. Our extensive and on-going research could be of great benefit in helping you overcome your hip pain once and for all.


Living with sciatica pain is never easy and we can provide answers about causes of the pain, treatment options, potential stretches/ exercise to consider, and ways to manage the condition for the short & long term. Best of all, we can show you what worked for hundreds of our previous clients.

All it takes is one phone call ~ 1-888-995-3505
 

With these 3 easy-to-use, pain-free, home therapies from MendMyHip, pain is significantly reduced, tissue heals faster, and there's an incredible improvement in the range of motion of your hip. The more diligent you are with your treatment and rehabilitation, the faster you will see successful results!

We've helped thousands of people treat their painful injuries and conditions to get them back on the road to a pain-free life!

Our customers have tried other common hip treatments, such as cortisone injections, pain killers, physical therapy, NSAIDs, and simply staying off their feet to give their hip the rest it needs, all without lasting results - until they found our incredible therapies! In addition, our customers include physicians, professional athletes, sports trainers and coaches, physical therapists, and nurses. These professionals rely on products from MendMyHip to treat their patients, players, and themselves. Click here to read more about their experience with MendMyHip!

Please be aware that this information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider before using any of our outstanding products to make sure they're right for you and your condition or if you have any questions regarding a medical condition. It is recommended that you see your doctor for a proper diagnosis as there are many injuries and conditions that could be the cause of your pain.


Hip Injury Facts:

Over 90% of hip fractures are caused by falling, most frequently on the side of the hip.

Less than 50% of hip fracture patients return to their former level of activity. Proper treatment is important to maintain strength and range of motion.

Hip alignment affects the pressure put on the knees. A hip disorder can aggravate knee pain and vice versa.

1 in 7 Americans, over the age of 60, reports significant hip pain.

In most cases, arthritis pain will not benefit from a hip arthroscopy.

70% of non-fracture hip replacements in 2003-2004 were to treat osteoarthritis.

 

Dear MendMeShop,

Thanks for the follow up email from my ultrasound purchase. It is a miracle, and a quick one at that. I am an Ironman and suffered from IT Band Syndrome beginning in June. The pain was excruciating. Not only could I no longer run or bike, but I also suffered from merely walking. I've been to every doctor, tried every therapy and non-pharmaceutical treatment available. It has been 4 months since my last run. After using the ultrasound machine for a week, I ran yesterday for 20 minutes as a trial--the pain was minimal. As I continue with my therapy my only regret is that I did not make this purchase 4 months ago when I first came upon your website. Thank you so much! I can't wait to get back out on the road and now I know that day is right around the corner.

Rating: Five Star Rating

L Towne

 

Specialized Hip Bursitis Treatment Options

Dear MendMeShop,

I have been treating multiple areas on my body with the ultrasound for just 9 days. The device is being used to treat both of my feet, calf muscles, hamstring, shoulder, neck, lower back, and on my right hand/wrist for Carpal Tunnel (which I have suffered from for around 28 years) Surgery was also conducted on both of my knees a number of years ago. The surgery went fine but then the pain seemed to come back after I began suffering foot problems. The ultrasound is definitely helping alleviate the pain I feel in the knees as well. I couldn't be happier with the MendMeShop ultrasound. I have always wanted to purchase a home ultrasound device but could not find one in my area. I was already seeing a therapist and she was using ultrasound, but that was ending in 6 weeks. I was able to find out about your company and I decided to go ahead with a purchase. Not long after, I was talking to my therapist about your ultrasound device. She was intrigued and talked to her boss about it, who then went ahead and purchased his own.

Rating: Five Star Rating

Patricia Earnest

 

pain relief and injury treatment with ultrasound therapy

Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy with an Inferno Back wrap for the ultimate in sore back healing

Freeze Wrap Back - reduce back pain and swelling in sore, strained or overused muscles, especially in the lower back and trapezius muscles

Ceanix Professional Therapist Pad - efficient relief of swelling and pain from a hip injury or sciatica

This universal leg wrap can increase healing rate of a shin, calf, groin, thigh, or hamstring

Freezie Leg wrap for cold compression of the shin, calf, groin, thigh, or hamstring

Mendmeshop Customer Service for Chronic Hip Pain Treatment Recommendations