Back pain------Arthritics

[Hurdler]

Hi Have just brought the Actipatch for back pain. Had in on for four hours

today for try out, not sure how long before it makes me feel better? Have any one

on here tried this? would love to know.

[BlueMermaid3]

Hi there

Quite a few of our forum members tried this, a few months back. I think it was only a few that found it helped. 

Anyhow, hopefully some of them will be along soon. 

Lu xx

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[Sorebones]

I was reading up on it the other day and from what I remember the answer was that it took about a week to kick in. Do a search on the forum to see their replies. Can't remember how it's done now, but it can't be difficult if I did it lol 😀🐸

[rosewine]

Yes I tried it for 2 months several years back when they gave a free trial.  I had hoped that it would help my lower back and hip pain but unfortunately it did nothing for it.  There were still hours left in it so have it to a friend but she didn't find it helpful either although I believe there are a few on the forum that have said they have had some pain relief.  

I have a feeling it is according to how deep seated the pain us and how long you have had it which makes a difference to what relief it gives.  What suits one doesn't suit another.  Always worth a try as it is not going  to cause any harm and is not like pumping drugs into our systems.  I found it quite comfortable to wear.  Good luck with it and let us know how you get on.x

[peck]

I've never needed it but have heard some people say it does help.Good luck Peck.😊

[Janet28]

Hi Hurdler, I had mine on for 7 days. Better if you wear all the time I think.

I put mine on, on a Frid 5pm. Had bad night, pain all day Sat. But Sat night ok & it really helped & I've bought another one.

Luv Jan x

[paula1967]

Yes, ive had one. I wore it at the base of my back and it was great, really helped me. Its ran out now so need to buy a new one. Good luck n hope u find some ease with it xx

[TheAuthor]

I tried this but it did not help me a great deal. I want to genuinely and sincerely wish you all the best of luck with them 

[Icenae]

Hi. I got one last week. Wore it for several days. Sadly no relief. Didn't feel any different. Very disappointed. But my pain is in sacroiliac l5 joint so might be better on muscular pain. Good luck. Let us know if it helps. Where is your pain. 

[yvon01]

Hi Hurdler I am on my 4th for me it does help some what, pain does come through at times but I'm better with it on for my back. Give it time. Good luck.

[Hurdler]

Thank you all for taking the time to reply, Will give it a good try still what is £20 today if it does not work. Will have a lot of fun telling the wife left abit no right abit thats it.

Will let you all know how if it works. Most of my pain is lower back and right shoulder

must say today this lovely sun has made my day love hot weather... Take care

[ailsamary in reply to Hurdler]

They often do a week free trial, have a search, only thing is it took a wee while to arrive

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

I use it for my lower back pain ... It doesn't take  pain away but stops it increasing too severely.   Sadly it does nothing for my fibro pains