When you live with a condition that causes chronic pain, it can be frustrating trying to find ways to feel better. Medications can be a great part of your treatment program, but simply taking more medications when you’re in pain isn’t always the best answer, especially when they come with a myriad of side effects.
Often, effective chronic pain relief involves a combination of things, including: medications, exercise, healthy eating, good sleeping habits and other forms of therapy. One other form of therapy that we’re going to cover in this post is heat therapy.
Avacen is a heat therapy device that was designed to provide drug-free pain relief. The name itself is an acronym for Advanced VAscular Circulation ENhancement, and the machine does indeed work to increase your inner core temperature, transferring the heat throughout your body via your circulatory system.
I tested Avacen for 30 days in hopes that it would help to alleviate some of my constant back pain, which is mostly concentrated in my left shoulder blade. The device is FDA-cleared, and research indicates that it works to temporarily alleviate the following:
- minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness
- arthritis pain
- fibromyalgia pain
- muscle spasms
- pain from minor strains and sprains
- muscular relaxation
My Experience with Avacen
I received the device in the mail, and it fit comfortably on a desk or table. The instructions indicated that I should use the device on my right hand in the morning, and left hand at sunset, so that’s what I did. I will admit, there were a few days I missed the night treatment, but for the most part I stuck with this schedule.
So, what happened the first time I used it? I plugged my Avacen into the wall and waited for it to heat up. The device comes with plastic sanitary mittens, and I placed one over my hand before putting it into the device. Once the Avacen was warmed up, I placed my hand into armhole and clicked the “check” button to begin treatment. The device then vacuum-sealed around my arm, which felt a little scary the first time, but in reality it’s less constricting than getting your blood pressure checked. My palm rested on the metal plate inside, which was warm but not hot, and I waited the full 15 minutes of treatment. I was glad to have my other hand free while I waited so I could read a book or drink coffee. In all honesty, it was actually nice to have an excuse to take a 15-minute pause before starting the day.
After treatment, I felt normal. Some people report experiencing fatigue, spots or redness on their skin, or even redness and puffiness in their hand. Some people even initially feel worse, which may be due to the body releasing toxins as a result of treatment. My hand was slightly puffy, and I had to wait a few minutes to put my ring on after treatment, but that was the extent of my symptoms.
At the end of 30 days, in all honesty, it was difficult to tell if the Avacen had helped my back pain. I have noticed my back pain more since I stopped using the device, which leads me to believe that I did experience some muscle relief in that area. Back pain can be tricky though, because there are so many factors that can cause it, making it harder to find relief from one single treatment.
Others, however, have found significant pain relief from using the Avacen.
“I’ve always had tingling and numbness in my fingers and toes. Since I’ve been using the Avacen treatment there are some days when I don’t feel tingling in either one. To me, that’s pretty amazing.”
-Arlene G.
More Avacen Reviews from Real-Life Users
“Simply Wow. I have been a difficult case of RA [Rheumatoid Arthritis] for the past 5 years. Unresponsive time after time. Diagnosed based on erosions. One week with an Avacen and I am a new person. At this rate, I may be able to consider a life without prednisone (maybe more)!! This thing is so simple. For the first time in years I am hopeful! Thank you for working to get this gem FDA approved & on the market!”
-Tracey G
“I’ve always had tingling and numbness in my fingers and toes. Since I’ve been using the Avacen treatment there are some days when I don’t feel tingling in either one. To me, that’s pretty amazing.”
-Arlene G.
“I had been having pain in the top of my feet for a long time. I went to the podiatrist and he said my arches were falling and just added more padding to my orthotic. It was getting so bad that when I would get up from sitting for a while I would have so much pain that I could barely take a few steps.
A friend was visiting me and suggested I try his Avacen machine. I used it twice a day for the next two days and again twice a day the next weekend. I was very surprised when I got up on Monday and had no pain, even after sitting for a while. I decided to purchase an Avacen machine for myself.
I’ve had it now for 4 months. I use it for 30 minutes twice every day and continue to have no pain in my feet.”
-Dolores W.
Like any medical treatment, results vary from person to person. When a person does experience pain relief from the Avacen, his or her quality of life is significantly improved. If you are interested in learning more about the research behind the machine, or would like to inquire about purchasing a device yourself, visit www.avacen.com.
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I tried the Avacen for 30 days. I felt no relief or noticed any changes what so ever.
Thanks for your input John. I am sure it will be beneficial for others who are thinking of trying it.
John, I would love to chat with you about this. Makes me wonder if anyone was able to talk with you about a protocol in how you could have received amazing benefits from the AVACEN. You are definitely out of the norm.