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07/23/2020 9:04 pm
So I've been using this piezoelectric "acupressure" thing to get some of the twinges out of my calves after stretching, and its also good for my neck when it starts to cramp.
Basically, it's the same general principle as TENS, but works different. You grip the thing, and that's one end of the circuit. The circuit is completed when you touch the other end to your body. And you just kinda move it around in a paintbrush motion until you feel what you're looking for. It targets the nerve clusters where a muscle group joins at the tendon, so like if you wanted to work over your bicep you'd need to press somewhere at the elbow or shoulder and not the middle of the arm.
Anyway, I was doing my neck, and found a cluster that pulsed a muscle group that goes from my clavicle to my lower abs. I dont' know what's in that cluster, but it felt kinda good in the same way as the buildup of a minor P-wave.
I've been poking around some more, trying to see if there's an acupressure spot that's closer to home, if you know what I mean, but I haven't found anything. Any of you guys tried one of these?
Here's the thing I've been using: https://www.amazon.com/meridians-Acupuncture-instrument-Meridian-massager/dp/B07B3V6DDT/
08/01/2020 1:55 pm
When I saw a TV commercial for this, my first thought was wondering how that might feel on my taint, heh heh.
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08/28/2020 1:45 pm
The answer to that is "It probably doesn't feel like anything". It's not really a TENS unit, so you don't get sensation just anywhere on your body.
Anyway, short update, I think I found the general area to get the PC muscle going. The good news is that it's not any place that requires invasive action. First thing is to prod with your fingertip in the space between your sphincter and tailbone, and feel around to either side of the bone for two parallel tendons. Those'll be the PC muscles. Then take the electro-stick thingy and use the "ball" tip to press on the tendons where they meet towards the tailbone. You'll know when you got it. There's a secondary spot on either side, on the inside of your "cheekbones". I think these are the spots that are usually worked for pelvic pain, so probably a good idea to give them a rundown while you're down there.
The downside is you'll only be working one half of the muscle group at a time, but I think the point of this device is to get tension worked out of muscles, or get them used to moving if they've atrophied. If you've never been able to work out your PC group before, this will help get you started.
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