A TENS unit can be a great way to get some relief from pain, even if it’s just temporary. E-stim treatment is often monitored by a medical professional, but there are some over-the-counter units you can use at home. It’s important that you know how to use it properly. This question is typically referring to…
If you’re asking this question, you’re probably concerned about the side effects of the drugs used to control pain associated with gout. So, looking for a drug-free solution, you’ve stumbled across TENS. Now you need to know if this may be what you’re looking for. So, is a TENS unit good for gout? Potentially, yes.…
Having a herniated disc can be extremely painful and debilitating. While there are plenty of treatment methods out there like NSAIDs, physical therapy, and muscle relaxers, they only seem to provide short-term relief, and they don’t work for everybody. So, does a TENS unit help aherniated disc? A TENS unit can be used to relieve…
There are plenty of reasons you might want to use a TENS unit on your abdominal muscles. For example, you might be experiencing cramping as a result of a digestive issue or simply pain in the abdominal muscles after an intense workout. So, can you use a TENS unit on abs? When applied correctly, a…
Rib injuries and fractures are often difficult to treat because they can’t be placed in a cast like a regular broken bone. However, rib injuries can be extremely painful and can make simple tasks like breathing and twisting practically unbearable. So, can you use a TENS unit on ribs? Yes! Using a TENS unit on…
If you’re asking this question, you’re probably suffering from pain, and you’re looking for an alternative to drug therapies. Both TENS and dry needling have been around for a while, and when choosing between them, it’s essential to know how they differ. So, between TENS units vs. dry needling: what’s the difference? A TENS Unit…
TENS units are helpful for pain. As many people experience pain while they’re in bed, you might be interested in using a TENS while sleeping. So, can you use a TENS unit while sleeping? You can, but only if you set a timer. TENS units shouldn’t be used for more than 20 minutes in the…
If you are experiencing pain in your upper back and have a TENS unit then keep reading to find out the correct placement of the electrode pads. TENS units provide instant pain relief and when used properly are a great medication free way of managing upper back pain. TENS Unit Placement For Upper Back Pain…
Having tense muscles and wondering if using a TENS unit will relax them? TENS unit are safe and effective and approved by the FDA. Keep reading to find out how you can use can use a TENS unit to relax your muscles. TENS unit devices can help relax muscles by delivering a subtle electric pulse…
Just started using a TENS unit and noticed that it is causing muscle spasms? TENS therapy is becoming an increasingly popular drug free method to reduce your everyday aches and pains of daily life. If you are experiencing muscle spasms while using a TENS unit your missing out the benefits it can provide. Well, this…
TENS units are gaining in popularity everyday and people are realizing the effectiveness of them to treat aches and pains. I could have easily of written 100 reasons why you should use a TENS unit for back pain but decided to narrow it down to the 7 most important. I’m a huge proponent of finding…
So you probably just got your TENS unit and open the box and think to yourself- How do I set this up? How do I use it? & Where can I place a TENS unit electrode pad? Well in this post I will answer all your questions and more about: How to set up a…
If you are planing on a natural childbirth you may be asking- Can I use a TENS unit while pregnant? Everyone has pain at some point, whether due to stress, strain or injury. Pregnant women are far from alone in this since we all experience muscles, tendon and ligament pain when we over-exercise, are in…