TENS - Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation - Tens Machines

Tens machines are electrotherapy devices for pain relief. Tens machines are used for many years successfully by many people to treat pain.

TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) has been designed to stimulate sensory nerve endings in order to decrease perception of pain. The electric stimulus emited by a tens machine blocks pain signals that travel from peripheries along the nerves to the central nervous system. Additionally, Tens machine stimulation of the nerve fibres with mild electrical impulses can modify pre-existing sensations and change our perception of discomfort and pain.

The electric stimulus emited by tens machines also stimulates production of endorphins. Endorphins are naturally produced chemical substances that change sensory perception and normalize sympathetic function. Endorphins are commonly known for inducing a feeling of wellness.

Conditions that respond to TENS therapy include the following:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Post Operative Pain
• Post Amputation Pain
• Back Pain
• Lumbago
• Sciatica
• Whiplash
• Sports Injuries
• Neuralgia
• Skeletal Pains
• Muscle Aches
• General Pain
• Cancer Pain
• Period Pain
• Labour Pain
• Tension
• Travel Sickness

The most recent innovation in TENS therapy machines is the Cefaly. Cefaly utilisesTENS therapy principles in a novel design applied to foreheadand acting on the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve to treat and prevent migraines,headaches and stress.

TENS therapy and TENS machines play an importantrole in pain relief. TENS therapy is simple and easy to perform.Self adhesive skin electrodes placed on the skin deliver electric stimuli to the treated areas. Electric signalscan be felt as a sensation on the skin andtissues below the skin. The TENS machine user can adjust the intensity of the signal felt to personal acceptability level andcomfort required.

TENS therapy is effective and you can chooseyour TENS machine by personal preference and considering its specifications, features and benefits.

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