TENS Stimulation for Pain Management ? A Personalized Way to Reduce Body Ache

Posted by Hanna Williams on September 27th, 2017

Are you looking for a personalized pain management tool? If so, TENS unit is the best solution for you known as Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, TENS are small square pads that are connected by small wires. These wires are called electrodes. These electrodes are placed on your skin or either near or on the area, you are feeling pain.

Despite it is a stimulant, patients can feel a sensation of ‘needles and pins.’ Though it does not hurt, depending on your skin texture, you may feel irritation. If the irritation continues, a hypoallergenic electrodes pad is used to reduce it. TENS is primarily used to treat conditions such as arthritis, sprains, sciatica, and scoliosis.

How Do TENS Work?

TENS can be usually set to whichever setting is required for a particular individual. They send electric pulse waves to the person’s nerve fibers. You can completely control it. You can use them to jump-start your body's encephalin and endorphins in order to ease the pain.

TENS & Strokes

You can also use TENS if you have a stroke. It is ideal for giving you a feeling in your limbs again. It helps send an electrical current to the nerve that activates muscles and correct gaits. Hypoallergenic electrodes are good for sensitive skin. Generally, they have a double layer of polyhesive blue gel, which bounds the skins perfectly and conforms to even the smallest irregularity.

Features and Benefits

TENS units are used to reduce the pain and strengthen your muscles. They can reduce any muscle spasms you obtain and improve blood circulation. For those having stroked, TENS are a seamless option as it can improve walking abilities and control the blood flow circulation, and increase the walking speed. You can use these Electric Nerve Stimulation units if you are stroke patients, or have stiffened joints and pulled muscles. It is also good for the people suffering from traumatic brain, multiple sclerosis, injured patients, and those with cerebral palsy.

Consideration

It is recommended that you should always consult your doctor before using these products, as there can be complications. Don’t use it in case you are in the first trimester or you have malignancy, a peacemaker or have any forms of impaired circulation. It is also strongly recommended not use TENS or hypoallergenic electrodes on your jaw and head or near any metal implants. Also, you should not use it if you are using a heart motors or sleep apnea. Keep in mind that TENS unit machine is used to reduce the pain, not to treat the pain permanently.