2023-07-19 19:32:45
Post-cancer, pain may appear in the scar, in the irradiated area or in the hands and feet (neuropathic pain linked to nerve damage). Prescribed hormonal treatments following breast cancer can also cause joint or muscle pain.
Electric current to soothe post-cancer pain
The recommendation of the pain specialist? Use a TENS box. “Neurostimulation is indicated when there is well-identified and localized neuropathic pain”explains Dr. Tajfel, an algologist doctor1. The light electric current stimulates the nerve fibers of tactile sensation and “blocks” the painful message. You can rent or buy the small box (130 to 300 €, reimbursed if prescribed by a pain doctor), but you learn to place the electrodes correctly and find the right intensity with a nurse or a trained physiotherapist.
Massage to relieve pain following cancer
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