TENS Unit FDA Approved

Tens Units and Electrotherapy Devices : This type of stimulation is characterized by biphasic, low volt, current and selectable parameters such as pulse rate and pulse width. TENS Units stimulates sensory nerves to block pain signals, stimulate endorphin production to help normalize sympathetic function.

What is TENS?
T.E.N.S stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. It’s is a drug-free alternative for managing pain. For the past twenty years, doctors have been prescribing it as an effective way to relieve pain. It offers many people safe comforting relief. It reduces and often even eliminates pain. It is FDA approved, and it is reimbursable by most insurance providers.

How Does TENS Work?
This electrotherapy was designed to relieve pain by sending gentle electrical impulses through the skin to the nerves. This suppresses pain by blocking the pain signals before they reach the brain. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation sends gentle impulses through lead wires that are connected to electrodes. These electrodes are strategically placed at appropriate pain sights on the body. Because there are many different kinds of pain, and each individual is unique, pain relief varies from person to person. Some users experience pain relief only while the TENS unit is turned on. For others, relief continues for a length of time even after the unit is turned off. It is an excellent, non-drug alternative for chronic pain such as lower-back ache and arthritis. It is also useful in relieving acute pain associated with surgery, traumatic injury, and other conditions.

The TENS Unit or TENS Machine
Healio offers the most advanced, pocket-sized, fully portable electrotherapy devices designed to relieve both acute and persistent pain. Our devices provide several different modes of operation; this provides the user with a variety of treatment options. There are two channels so it can be used to relieve pain at two body locations. Each unit is about the size of a deck of playing cards, so you can wear it anywhere, at home, to work, or in your car. A convenient belt clip allows you to wear it on your belt or even inside your clothing.

What is the most effective way to use the device?
To achieve the best results of electrotherapy, it is important to remember that the therapy merely activates the body's own pain-fighting mechanism. Placing electrodes directly over or around the painful area delivers pain-blocking current to the nerves leading to that area. Some healthcare professionals have found that placing the electrodes along acupuncture points is also effective. Also, it is good to vary the placement of the electrodes each treatment to avoid skin irritation.

How long does it take for the treatment to produce results?
In most cases, studies show that it takes roughly 30 minutes for TENS treatment to begin to relieve pain. However, for conventional, high frequency TENS treatment, there is no set treatment limit. Some patients find hours of pain relief from short 30-to-60 minute sessions. Others use their TENS units for several hours a day or all day, depending on the pain generated by daily activities. Always use your TENS unit according to your physician's directions.

When can the treatment be administered?
It can be administered any time of day or night. It is recommended that TENS not be used while sleeping. This is simply because movement during sleep may cause electrodes to come off or be pressed into the flesh, causing skin irritation. However, always use your tens unit according to your physician's directions.

Does TENS treatment have any risks or side effects?
Unlike surgery or prescription drugs, TENS is virtually risk free from injury, side effects or addiction. The low-volt electrical current delivered by the electrodes only penetrates the skin to the level of the nerve fibers, usually only one to two inches. This poses no danger to most individuals. However, those with cardiac conditions and/or pacemakers, and pregnant women should consult their doctors before using TENS. Also, neck and head pain that requires locating electrodes on these areas of the body should be conducted only with the consent of a physician. Use caution when you drive or operate heavy machinery.

Supplies
Prescription Required: Insurance approved patients will receive monthly supply shipments of electrodes and batteries at no charge. If at any time during the month you run low on supplies, or if you need a different style of electrode, simply call toll free 1-866-623-7246. Average monthly usage is: two packs of two inch round electrodes, one butterfly electrode, and two batteries. We can customize monthly supply amounts of various styles and sizes upon request. Keep in mind, best results are realized through proper use and high quality supplies. We are here to assist your needs.

Indications for Use:

Systemic Pain:
Bursitis
Cancer
Causalgia
Multiple Sclerosis
Neuralgia
Osteoarthritis Phantom Limb Syndrome
Raynaud's Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Synovitis
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Head and Neck Pain:
Cluster Headaches
Dental Disorders
Migraine Headaches
Spondylosis
Sprains/Strains Suboccipital Headaches
TMJ Syndrome
Torticollis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Whiplash

Abdominal Pain:
Diverticulosis
Dysmenorrhea Labor
Postoperative Pain

Back Pain:
Facet Syndrome
Intercoastal Neuralgia
IVD Syndrome
Lumbago
Lumbosacral Pain Radiculitis
Sprains/Strains
Thoracodynia
Whole Back Pain

Lower Extremity Pain:
Ankle Pain
Foot Pain
Fractures
Ischialgia
Knee Pain Passive Stretch Pain
Sciatica
Sprains/Strains
Tendonitis
Thrombophlebitis

Upper Extremity Pain:
Epicondylitis
Frozen Shoulder
Hand Pain
Peripheral Nerve Injury Sprains/Strains
Subdeltoid Bursitis
Wrist Pain