Spinal stenosis can be a very debilitating condition of the lower back. This condition can be so severe that it causes intense numbness, tingling, and difficulty walking. The problem is that most treatment for spinal stenosis is daily pain-relieving medication, steroids, or even surgery. A TENS unit can be good for reducing the pain caused…
Nearly one in four adults will experience knee pain at some point in their lives. Surprisingly, it seems like this number is on the rise. As more people clamor for effective, pain-relieving solutions, engineers and designers struggle to create a product that meets these demands. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) devices may be a viable…
Home medical devices are becoming increasingly accessible and affordable, allowing more buyers to enjoy the benefits of modern medical technologies. Being familiar with these various machines is the first step to taking advantage of their potential advantages. Those suffering from consistent pain may want to consider using a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit. A…
TENS and ultrasound have been popular technological treatments for a long time. However, when you’re in pain, which is the smarter option? So, between the TENS unit vs. ultrasound, which is better? While the science is still out on both treatments, and more studies are needed, most evidence states that ultrasound doesn’t help with pain…
Individuals with epilepsy or depression may benefit from vagus nerve stimulation. This is a treatment that can help lessen the occurrence of seizures and help treat symptoms of depression. However, most traditional vagus nerve stimulation devices require an invasive operation, and many have turned to transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators (TENS) for help. I found that…
Finding an effective arthritis treatment is essential for 23% of American adults currently living with some form of arthritis. A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit may help alleviate pain associated with arthritis, but with hundreds of models from which to choose, it can be a challenge to pick the right one. So, what is…
If you have gout, you’ll probably feel swelling and pain in the joints of your foot, especially around the big toe. You can also get gout in your hands as well. The pain will feel like your hands or feet are burning from the inside out. It’s intense but using a TENS unit can provide…
You’ve probably found that a scar following an injury or surgery can restrict movement or cause pain, interfering with your normal activities. You may have heard that electrical stimulation could improve the flexibility of scar tissue—and you’re also aware that TENS is a form of this treatment that is both convenient and inexpensive So, does…
If you have kidney pain, you’ve probably tried several methods for pain relief and are researching which methods will work for you. And along the way, you may have heard of TENS units that use electrical currents to treat pain. So, are TENS units effective for treating kidney pain? Although there is no guarantee. The…
Piriformis syndrome can be a pain in the butt, and, if you’ve experienced it, you’ll already know that. But when it strikes, do you really need to mess around with hot and cold packs or pop anti-inflammatory drugs? While searching for an answer, you’ve come across TENS, and you’re wondering if this could be a…
When dealing with pain, you want to get a system that will help relieve it. But when facing the choice between two systems like TENS and Microcurrent, how do you make a decision? What’s the difference between TENS units and Microcurrent? While TENS and Microcurrent are both used for pain relief, they differ in how…
I’m always looking at alternative drug free ways to manage pain and I came across a laser acupuncture pen and became interested in knowing do acupuncture pens really work? What is an Acupuncture Pen? An acupuncture pen is a small hand held device that allows you to stimulate key meridian points on your body to…
Whether it is from typing for hours on a keyboard or using your hands to fix cars or sew, having chronic wrist pain is no fun but knowing the correct TENS unit placement is important and the first step in reducing your pain. TENS unit placement for wrist pain The placement of the electrode pad…
Tendonitis in your Achilles is painful and downright torturous and the correct placement of a TENS unit electrode pad can help alleviate the suffering. Keep reading to find out how. People are discovering non-traditional forms of pain management that do not involve pain medications. A TENS unit when used correctly is safe, effective and best…
If every night is a constant battle to get a good night’s sleep then this article on TENS unit placement for restless leg syndrome may be of interest for you. TENS therapy is a medication-free way of alleviating your restless leg syndrome. No doctor’s prescription needed. TENS electrode placement for Restless Leg Syndrome As you can…
