Millions of people experience leg problems as a result of sciatica, neuritis, sore feet and legs, lower back problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery issues, burning and shooting pains.
What is the ReBuilder?The ReBuilder™ is a simple to operate, 9-volt battery powered device that fits in your hand and sends tiny electrical signals to your nerves and muscles. These signal are an exact copy of normal nerve signals but larger so they can wake up sleeping nerves and strengthen muscles. These signals travel from one foot, up the leg, across the lower back and then back down the opposite leg to the other foot. Then it reverses its direction and returns to the original foot. This back and forth action effectively treats all the nerves of both legs and feet. At the same time, the ReBuilder stimulates the muscles of the calves to contract and relax as if you were walking briskly in your neighborhood to increase muscle tone and increase blood circulation.
Your Rebuilder stimulates the brain to release endorphins (pain relievers made by your own body with no side effects). These natural pain and anxiety relievers travel via the blood and can relieve pain all over the body such as arthritic pain and muscle soreness.
Unlike common TENS devices that merely block pain signals, the ReBuilder does the opposite: the ReBuilder opens up the nerve paths and re-educates them so that normal signals can finally get through.
What Exactly, is Neuropathy?Neuropathy is defined as a disease (pathos) of the nerves (neuro). Many symptoms are grouped together in the catch-all diagnosis of neuropathy. Whether it is called idiopathic neuropathy (which means we don’t know the cause) or diabetic peripheral neuropathy (associated with diabetes), or poly neuropathy (which means “in many places”), they all have a common cause. The nerves have gone to sleep because they have been temporarily deprived of oxygen.
Learn more about neuropathy
How Does It Work?The ReBuilder sends its healing signals to your feet, hands or back. Small conductive rubber signal pads are placed on your skin, or in the footbath. Then, you simply sit back and relax for your treatment.
This excellent device uses a tiny electrical signal to wake up nerves that are temporarily dormant or asleep. These signals mimic your natural nerve signals, but are stronger. This signal travels from one foot, up the leg, across the synaptic junctions and nerve roots in your lower back and down to the other foot. Then it reverses polarity and travels back to the original foot. This back and forth action effectively treats all the nerves of both legs and feet. At the same time, your calf muscles and contracting and relaxing, as they would naturally during exercise like walking.
An additional benefit results from the brain releasing endorphins, strong pain relievers that travel in the bloodstream to all parts of the body. These natural pain relievers are known to relieve depression and physical pain without any negative side effects. The Rebuilder opens up the nerve paths, re-educating them to transmit normal nerve signals to the brain. The resulting increased blood flow results in a therapeutic healing process, not a temporary “fix.”
ReBuilder Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it be before I get results?As with any treatment, results vary from individual to individual. We have clients who report immediate results and, again, there are some who have reported positive results after as much as five to seven months. Response to treatment is governed by many factors, such as whether or not the individual is dealing with multiple medical conditions in addition to numbers of and classes of prescription drugs they may be taking. It has been our experience, however, that individuals who are persistent in following their treatment regimen will ultimately gain an improvement in their condition.
What is the difference between the EMS, the 7.83 Hz, and the TENS signals?EMS, electronic muscle stimulation, is designed to stimulate the muscles. The EMS signal causes the muscles of the feet, calves, thighs, and buttocks to contract and relax timed in harmony with the ReBuilder’s signal. By causing the muscles to contract in response to the ReBuilder's signal, blood from the feet is propelled back up towards the heart and lungs. This increase in blood flow helps to flush out toxins in the nerves and the muscles, relieve pain from the build up of excessive lactic acid, and create new muscle mass
The 7.83 Hz signal, a twin electrical signal - one to stimulate the nerve cells and the other to trigger muscle cells simultaneously - is pulsed on and off at the frequency of 7.83 cycles per second. We have found that the body is particularly sensitive to this frequency. One postulation for this sensitivity is that the electrical potential between the earth's atmosphere and the earth’s surface is also 7.83 Hz. We have found that the body responds favorably to this setting. The 7.83 Hz setting may also promote a generalized sense of well-being, reduce pain levels elsewhere in the body, and lessen emotional pain as well. This ensures a very high level of user compliance not only because the user feels good physically during the massage-like treatment period but because he/she feels better emotionally afterward with a reduction in global pain for a period of 4 to 6 hours.
TENS, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, is a drug-free method of treating chronic, intractable pain. TENS can be used in the treatment of many types of joint and muscle problems in addition to a number of other painful conditions. Electrical impulses are used to stimulate the nerve endings at or near the site of pain. These impulses can diminish the pain and replace it with a tingling sensation. Although pain is generally relieved only while the treatment is under way, relief may sometimes last longer. The TENS frequency may also trigger the release of endorphins.
Do I have to use it everyday indefinitely?No. Once improvement has been attained, the frequency of use can gradually be reduced. Some clients have been able to sustain their improvement by using the ReBuilder only twice per week. Maintenance will vary by individual.
Are there side effects?There are no negative side effects when using the ReBuilder according to the directions. However, we have had reports of sore or cramping calf muscles resulting from using it at too high a setting for a sustained period, much like exercising too much too quickly. We recommend using the ReBuilder initially at a low setting thereby allowing the feet and legs time to adjust to the stimulation.
On a rare occasion, an individual may experience headache or nausea. This infrequent reaction can happen as a result of an adrenalin rush for users who harbor a latent fear of electricity as a whole. That subconscious fear can produce adrenalin that, in turn, produces temporary headaches or nausea.
There are, however, positive side effects from using the unit. As a result of nerve stimulation, the brain releases endorphins which help relax muscles and reduce pain in other parts of the body. The ReBuilder also helps to increase mobility by building muscle mass, improving leg strength, and promoting better balance. In addition, many clients also report experiencing a better night’s rest and a reduction in the need for pain medication.
Can anyone use it?Use of the ReBuilder is contraindicated for individuals with pacemakers or any other implanted electrical medical devices, for pregnant women, and for children under the age of eight. If any of the above situations apply, consult with a physician before using. We do not recommend placing the electrodes directly over an open wound or near a recent surgical site.
Can I use it with medications?Yes, medication can be used; however, many users report that as they use the ReBuilder, they are actually able to reduce the amount of medication they take and, some are able to get off pain medication all together. (Do not attempt to adjust or omit your medication without consulting your physician.)
Is one side stronger than the other?Though not true for all users, some individuals will experience a stronger pulse in one electrode than the other. When this is the case, we recommend switching electrodes half way through the session in order to gain maximum benefit from the treatment.
What's Included1 lead set and 6 adhesive signal pads to apply the signal to your body.
Twin Compartment Footbath
ReBuilder Electrolyte
Epsom Salts
2 non-adhesive pads for use with the footbath
2 year manufacturer warranty. This is the Personal Model 300.
Rebuilder Clinical Model 2407 adds:
30% More Powerful
Larger, easier-to-use controls
Includes EMS setting. The EMS (Electronic Muscle Stimulation) setting is effective to strengthen muscles that have atrophied from disuse due to debilitating neuropathy pain. As the ReBuilder treatments restore normal functioning to the nerves, you can increase your muscle strength by using the EMS, thus enabling you to return to your normal activities.
TENS Setting: Unlike common TENS devices that merely block pain signals, the ReBuilder™ does the opposite: the ReBuilder™ opens up the nerve paths and re-educates them so that normal signals can finally get through.
Plug-in or 9v battery operated
Which model ReBuilder should I order?
The primary differences are power and portability. If you have advanced neuropathy, particularly with severe numbness, the Clinical model is your best choice. If you have moderate neuropathy, and cost is a major factor, then the Personal model is the better choice. Both units have identical waveforms specifically designed to:
open nerve channels, rebuilding and re-educating them for fast symptomatic relief,
stimulate calf muscles to strengthen them, while increasing local blood circulation.
The Clinical clinical model has 30% more power, and is used primarily for those who have advanced numbness, severe enough to interfere with their mobility.
The Clinical model has two frequency settings. One setting is for stimulating and re-educating nerve paths to eliminate pain and severe numbness, and it has another EMS (electronic muscle stimulation) setting to strengthen leg muscles that have atrophied due to disuse and due to pain and/or numbness. This helps with balance and gait issues. The EMS setting also helps to increase local blood circulation to the legs and feet and can be used to interrupt severe muscle cramps in the back and calves.
The Clinical model can be plugged directly into the wall to save on buying replacement batteries and to provide the option of 30% more power for severe neuropathy. Large adjusting knobs and printing on the case make it easier to operate for those with vision problems, or who have arthritic hands.
The Personal Model has two separate outputs, enabling the user to treat two areas simultaneously, such as the lower back and the feet. The Personal unit is miniaturized, so that the user can choose to wear the device on their belt to treat symptoms for longer periods of time, particularly to treat muscle spasms in the lower back.
The Personal model is designed to be wearable, particularly for those whose neuropathy is caused primarily by lower back and sciatic nerve issues. Approximately 60% of users suffering from neuropathic symptom do not have diabetes: their symptoms are either caused by or exacerbated by lower back problems.
The Personal unit comes with a custom travel case so you can take it with you on vacation or to another site. There are two separate outputs so you can treat your feet and lower back simultaneously (or your feet and hands). Those who have neuropathy due to the side effects of chemotherapy find the lower intensity of this model preferable because of the increased sensitivity of their feet and legs.
Rebuilder Clinical Model is pictured above.
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