Rebox: what it is and which problems it helps with
You may have heard about Rebox from athletes or from a friend with a sore shoulder. It is an electrotherapy device that we use in our clinic for pain, overloaded muscles and swelling – most often alongside physiotherapy. How does it work and who does it help?
How Rebox works
Rebox is an electrotherapy device that acts on the tissues through the skin using a special probe. It sends short electrical pulses into the treated area that:
- relieve pain (analgesic effect),
- reduce muscle tension (myorelaxant effect),
- help swelling go down by improving microcirculation and supporting the lymphatic system,
- support recovery of overloaded tissue – among other things by reducing local tissue acidity that builds up during muscle work.
A big advantage of Rebox is how quickly it works. Clients often leave with less pain after the very first session.
What Rebox is used for
- overloaded muscles and painful tendon insertions,
- muscle spasms and trigger points,
- swelling after injuries to muscles, joints and tendons,
- back and neck pain,
- tennis and golfer’s elbow,
- frozen shoulder,
- carpal tunnel syndrome,
- recovery after hard training.
Rebox is used in rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurology, and by sports clubs to speed up recovery after performance.
What a session looks like
The treatment is painless. The physiotherapist places the probe on the painful spot and around it; at most you feel a slight tingling. One session usually takes 10–20 minutes depending on the problem. Acute problems often need just a few sessions; long-term problems are treated with a course.
Rebox and physiotherapy
Rebox relieves pain and tension quickly, but on its own it does not address the cause – such as overuse, muscle imbalance or poor movement habits. That is why we usually combine it with physiotherapy: Rebox reduces pain and swelling so you can start exercises and therapy sooner, and those solve the problem in the long run.
Who should not have Rebox
Rebox is not suitable for:
- broken skin in the treated area,
- pregnancy,
- fever,
- heart conditions and people with a pacemaker.
Always tell us about your health beforehand so we can choose the right approach.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rebox treatment hurt? No. Most people feel only a slight tingling, or nothing at all.
How many sessions will I need? It depends on the type and duration of the problem. A recent overload often needs 2–4 sessions; chronic pain needs more and benefits from exercise alongside.
Can I have Rebox after training? Yes, Rebox is commonly used to speed up recovery after sport.
More information is on our Rebox page; prices are in the price list.
This article is for general information only and does not replace a medical examination or an individual consultation with a physiotherapist.