Tens Stimulators

What is pain?

Acute pain is pain that begins suddenly.  It can be sharp or severe, and is the type of pain that can occur after surgery, dental work, strains, or sprains. Acute pain is short-term and disappears after treatment or when the body's natural healinpowers resolves it.  

Chronic pain is pain that continues after your body has healefrom an illness or injury. There may be no identifiable cause for the persistent pain. It lasts for a longer period of time andinterferes with daily life at all levels. There are 2 types of pain: acute and chronic. 

What is TENS?

TENS is a drug-free way to control acute and chronic pain. It is a form of electrical stimulation that is applied using electrodes placed upon the skin. The resulting action is to modulate the perception or feeling of pain. 

TENS devices use two approaches to pain relief: 

1. TENS devices target your sensory nerves, stimulating themto block pain signals and prevent their transmissionto the brain.

2. TENS devices promote production of endorphins, the body's natural pain relieving substances.

What conditions would benefit from TENS?

 - Arthritis  - Low back pain - Tendonitis/Bursitis - Carpal tunnel syndrome- Radiculopathy - Peripheral nerve injuries- Phantom limb pain - Post operative pain- Spinal cord disorders - Fibromyalgia

It is recommended to consult your health professional to determine if TENS is a suitable therapeutic device for your health needs.

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