Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, or TENS is a process in which low voltage electric current is given to the body to give relief from pain. It consists of a unit powered by battery that runs electric impulses in the body through terminals called electrodes which are placed at trigger points or near the nerves where pain exists. These impulses work to reduce the pain in the body.
This therapy
can be used to treat various kinds of pain in the body like Osteoarthritis,
pain in the muscles tendons etc (Fibromyalgia), Tendinitis, Diabetic
neuropathy, back ache, chronic pelvic pain, labor pain, Bursitis and certain
diseases of the arteries.
The TENS
treatment can be done at home under the guidance and instructions of a
qualified and reputed doctor. The TENS device can be purchased from a branded
company of repute, or as recommended by the doctor. These devices come with
guides and instruction manuals. However, the TENS device is generally the size
of a cell phone with many electrodes and end pads. The
pads are attached to the skin at specific affected areas which are to be
treated. On being connected to the device through the electrodes, the device
sends electrical energy in the form of pulses to the body. The intensity,
duration, frequency and type of pulse can be adjusted as per the need of the
patient.
Every therapy
involves certain benefits as well as risks. The benefits of this therapy are
that it ca be taken over a long period of time and can be adjusted as per need
on the advice of the doctor. Another benefit is its size and comfort. It can
easily be kept and home or while on the move and handled by anybody for relief
from pain in any given location.
So if you are planning to buy a TENS device, do your part of the market research on the internet and buy the TENS device from a reputed and trustworthy company. After all, when it comes to health, there should be no compromise.
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