TENS Units Blog - Uses, Benefits and Research Information

Muscle pain can be a frustrating obstacle standing between you and your everyday activities. This frustration can be even more poignant for the 50 million people who suffer from chronic pain because it may seem to have no cause, making it difficult to treat. But pain always has a source, which means it typically has a possible treatment. Knowing some of the common causes of muscle aches and helpful treatment...

In our modern world, we can help manage most conditions using medication. This has allowed us to treat various illnesses, such as pneumonia, diabetes, and asthma. However, as important as some medication is in the medical world, it has come with its own caveats. This is especially true for opioid pain medications. Fortunately, there are drug-free treatment types to manage chronic pain available for those who need to avoid medicines...

If you experience muscle pain, it’s likely that your pain is the result of an injury, a strain, or overuse. Many chronic pain sufferers have discovered TENS Unit Therapy to be a drug-free, non-invasive approach to find relief from their muscle pain in the hips, legs, lower back, and arms. What is a TENS Unit? TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) uses a mild electric current, typically ranging from about 10...

Isolation Fitness Tips & Using EMS for At-Home Workouts Many are finding themselves with more free time than usual due to the growing cautions against large group gatherings amidst the COVD-19 dilemma. Precautions have been taken across the globe that has restricted access to many public facilities, namely, gyms. Without a gym to go to, many have found themselves without access to the workout equipment to which they have become accustomed....

Different Types of Batteries for TENS Units: 9v, AA, & More As anyone who has personally used a TENS unit can attest to, they’re not much use without a charged battery! Most modern TENS units intended for personal use are battery operated to allow for maximum convenience and portability. Many users who experience chronic pain opt to carry their unit on the go for treatment wherever and whenever it is...

Sore Muscles or DOMS is a Common Symptom. Learn How it is Caused, How to Treat & Prevent It If you exercise or do any type of physical activity you have probably experienced muscle soreness. This painful experience is actually a benefit to you, but it can stop you from exercising or doing daily tasks. Luckily there are ways to prevent and treat this symptom. What is Muscle Soreness? It...

Learn How Ultrasound Therapy Works and its Applications Ultrasound therapy remains a very popular therapy and pain treatment option today—even as several research studies have shown the treatment to be ineffective. So, why do people continue to use Ultrasound as a therapy and should you use it to treat pain, inflammation and other issues? The answer may simply depend on the individual. Whether the therapy works to relieve your specific...