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A member asked:
I have facet joints, acupuncture etc but is still in constant pain. would a tens machine work?
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Facet Treatments: TENS machine may help depending on your pain issue. Facet injections are helpful and can be long-lasting, however if your get short lived relief you may need to get evaluated for a radiofrequency ablation for longer lasting relief (greater than 1 year of relief is typical).
Answered 7/17/2014
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