Smart bandages for pain relief without medication

Wrapping the bandage into the calf, the attached electrode stimulates the sensory nerve to generate electrical impulses to the brain to help prevent pain.

According to Indiegogo, this type of analgesic device is designed like a protective band for sports use and has an attached electrode. When used, the user wraps the bandage around his upper calf and the electrodes must be in direct contact with the skin.

This bandage works by stimulating sensory nerves located above the calf. The machine then emits nerve impulses to the brain, causing a natural reaction to help stop the pain and improve sleep.

It has a sports-like tape-like design that attaches an electrode connected to the phone application that helps users adjust therapy and monitor pain every day.(Photo: YT).

The product has been shown to reduce pain, muscle aches, and chronic pain for at least 15 minutes. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has certified the device to be effective in treating chronic pain without the use of medication.

In a clinical study, 4 out of 5 reported improvement in pain. Two out of 3 people have reduced the dose of pain medicine when using this device.

According to the manufacturer, you should wear bandages often during activity or at night before going to bed. For best results, it is necessary to use at least 3 sessions per day for a month to reduce chronic pain.

In addition, the smart band that connects to the phone application helps you to regulate therapy, sleep monitoring, pain and physical activity every day. Each person needs different treatment so the manufacturer allows users to customize the first time they use. From the second time on, the device will automatically adjust the optimal stimulus level.