Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis, is the most common form of arthritis and is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints. Cartilage is a protein substance that serves as a "cushion" between the bones. Complications associated with osteoarthritis are the loss of cartilage, overgrowth of bone and the formation of bone spurs. This causes the bones under the cartilage to rub together, causing pain, swelling and loss of motion of the joint.

Spinal arthritis is one of the common causes of back pain. The spine is made up of individual bones called vertebrae, which provide support for the spine. These vertebrae are connected in the front of the spine by intervertebral discs that help support the spine and also allow it to move. Complications associated with osteoarthritis are the loss of cartilage, overgrowth of bone and the formation of bone spurs. Bone spurs are medically referred to as Osteophytes. They may be found in areas affected by arthritis such as the disc or joint spaces where cartilage has deteriorated. The body's production of osteophytes is an attempt to stop the motion of the arthritic joint and deal with the degenerative process. This causes the bones under the cartilage to rub together, causing pain, swelling and loss of motion of the joint.

There's no known cure for osteoarthritis, but treatment can provide relief and help to reduce and control the pain and maintain joint movement. Your doctor may recommend a combination of treatments and remedies that may include medication, self-care, physiotherapy, exercises and occupational therapy. In some cases, surgical procedures may be necessary.

The pain caused by osteoarthritis can often restrict your movement. This prevents you from exercising your spine and associated muscles, which in turn exacerbates the problem. BAXOLVE™ provides you with an effective means of reducing the pain you are experiencing halting this vicious circle.

Pain Gate Control: TENS programmes one and two will provide you with a comfortable tingling sensation. This masks the pain, providing you with immediate pain relief. This is most appropriate if you are experiencing severe, acute pain.

Endorphin Release:TENS programmes three and four use endorphin release, the bodies’ own natural pain relieving hormones. You will experience a comfortable tapping sensation. Thirty to forty minutes of this type of stimulation is required for endorphins to be released. Endorphins remain circulating in the body after treatment has ceased providing residual pain relief. This makes it most appropriate if you are experiencing dull aching, chronic back pain that is often associated with arthritis.

The BAXOLVE™ Belt: Works by supporting the spinal and abdominal muscles. Lumbar support when applied firmly and comfortably assists lower back pain by helping to restrict painful movements. This improves posture and positional awareness. The belt also provides warmth to the affected area by stimulating local circulation, generating a feeling of well-being.

BAXOLVE™ Optional Accessories With the addition of the optional leads and pads you can use the BAXOLVE TENS unit on other areas where pain may be present such as buttocks and legs. Simply place the pads over the site of pain to activate immediate and ongoing pain relief from the programmes mentioned above.

This Combination: Two proven therapies, TENS and lumbar support, will provide you with breakthrough technology to combat your back pain