If one does not work well for you, the other may. Both are available with a doctor's prescription. A knowledgeable druggist or physical therapist should show you all the settings and ways it can be used. Since the device can be used in several ways, it is advisable to have a physical therapist advise which is the best way for you. For some, wearing a unit for many hours provides relief, for others a short therapy session can help much longer.
Prices vary considerably, so it pays to shop around.
Because this is a prescription item, you should be able to submit it to your health insurance, or at least deduct it as a medical expense for tax purposes. Pain Medication Pain relief is a quintessential part of a total wellness program for people who experience chronic pain. Of course medications work differently for each of us and it often takes various tries to find the ones that work best. For some, narcotics are needed to reduce pain enough to function. I have found that very small doses can make a huge difference, particularly if they are taken early on, before pain increases too much.