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TENS Unit 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 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
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.
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