TENS Units Blog - Uses, Benefits and Research Information — inflammation

Understanding Muscle Knots Muscle knots are very painful and in extreme cases can be debilitating. They can sometimes be as tight and hard as an unripened mango. There are ways to treat muscle knots, reducing pain, improve range of motion and get you back to your old self in less time.   What is a Muscle Knot? Muscle knots (formally called myofascial trigger points) are muscles in a state of constant contraction. These hardened bumps are actually the result of your body protecting itself from further injury by a phenomena known as "muscle guarding". When muscles are strained, overworked or...

Many people wonder: can TENS be used for sciatica pain relief? The answer is yes. TENS can relieve sciatica pain—even the radiating, and sometimes debilitating shooting pains that patients often experience. It's a safe, non-addictive painkiller alternative that might help you reduce discomfort and gain some mobility from sciatica. If you suffer from Sciatica pain you know how uncomfortable it can be. The radiating pain that can be hot or throbbing causes discomfort throughout your lower and upper back, in the buttocks, and down your legs to your feet and ankles. But there's no reason to continue to suffer—even if...

You've probably heard a great deal of information about TENS and EMS (electronic muscle stimulator) machines. If you are like most, you have some questions about what the difference is between these two devices. First, you need to know there is a big difference between the two. So, if you are considering TENS vs EMS, understand what each is designed to do and when you should use over the other. Are TENS and EMS Units the Same Thing? The simple answer is no. TENS and EMS are not the same thing. They are two different machines used for entirely different...