TENS Units Blog - Uses, Benefits and Research Information — pain relief

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 ailments should be the guiding principle. It is also helpful to take a look at the facts including what is Ultrasound therapy, how is it used and what does it...

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, or TENS, is a non-marcotic pain treatment alternative that uses electrical currents to relieve pain. The electrical currents both disrupt pain signals, preventing them from entering the brain, and promote the release of endorphins in the body to relieve pain. It is a safe, non-habit forming, non-narcotic pain relief alternative that frees users from the risk of addiction or dependency since it does not involve the use of drugs. TENS or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation units provide back pain relief by sending electrical impulses that disrupt pain signals. How Does Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Relieve Pain...

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 have successfully treated back pain by using a TENS unit device. TENS is an effective way to treat back pain and provide relief from chronic or frequent muscle and disc back pain. TENS will treat many different types of back pain including sciatica from a herniated disk, multiple disk herniation's, muscle strains, muscle contusions, stiff neck from reading or staring at a laptop and other maladies. If you are suffering from back pain, consider using TENS as a treatment and therapy option. It is a low-cost (and highly cost effective) non-habit forming, same alternative pain-relieving method to treating all types of back...

Muscle knots and muscle tightness can be painful and sometimes debilitating, limiting range of motion and lasting for days or weeks if not not treated with the right techniques. Knots in the muscles are generally caused by strain, overworking of your muscles, or pain (read on to find out how). But there's good news! You can get rid of muscle knots using several different methods--including TENS therapy. That's right, TENS machines can be used to relieve muscle knots and tightness due to its relaxation effects on your muscles. If you are suffering from knots, tightness or stiffness in your muscles,...

Using Tens to Treat Neck Pain Millions of Americans suffer from neck pain (also called cervical pain). It can be caused by a variety of things, from sleeping in the wrong position, to poor posture at your laptop. It can also be caused by injury and strains like whiplash. Many people who suffer from neck pain seek alternative treatments for pain relief, especially when pain is chronic. Some work, and some do not. Many wonder, can you use TENS unit to treat neck pain instead of conventional painkillers? The answer is yes. TENS can be used to relieve neck pain....

Many patients want to know: is it possible to use a TENS unit for neck and shoulder pain? The answer is yes, but there are a few things you need to know, especially if you plan to use TENS for neck pain.     How to use a TENS Unit for Shoulder Pain Using TENS units for shoulder pain or shoulder related injuries is very similar to using it for any other part of the body. Electrodes are placed on or near where you feel the pain and the settings adjusted properly until relief is achieved. But since shoulders are...

If you suffer from back pain you are not alone. It impacts millions of Americans every year. You are also undoubtedly looking for some of the best products to treat back pain available. Well, have no fear there are many products out there to treat your back pain. It all depends on what you are suffering from, how intense or chronic your pain is, and what therapy matches your lifestyle and needs. We collected the top 5 back pain relief products from heating pads to painkillers to help you decide how to treat your symptoms. What are the Top 5...

Finding the right neck pain treatment is not easy--especially today with such a range of options available. But it is as important as ever. Getting relief for your neck pain can mean the difference between leading a happy, fulfilling life, and dealing with the suffering day to day. Neck pain is more than a nuisance--and it’s not only physically debilitating, neck pain impacts your psychological and emotional state according to a study published by the National Institute of Health. Persistent neck pain, even in its mildest form, limits range of motion and distracts you throughout the day, limiting your ability...

Revealing statistics on back pain that will surprise you These interesting back pain statistics for 2018 can help give you more insight into the widespread issue of chronic upper and lower back pain. If you think you know everything there is to know about back pain, think again. Some of this new information and stats on back pain might surprise you. These current statistics on back pain were compiled from authoritative websites and resources including the ASDA (American Spinal Decompression Association) and ESJ (European Spine Journal). They include all types of upper and lower back pain including muscle, vertebrae/disk, strains...

Chronic Pain Statistics that Reveal the Truth Behind the Epidemic We've put together this infographic filled with real chronic pain statistics to help showcase how large the "chronic pain" issue is in the United States. From the 100 million+ who suffer from chronic pain to the over $635 billion dollars spent in the treatment of chronic pain symptoms, it affects one third of us (1 out of every 3 adults) at some point in our lives. These pain stats put real perspective on the issue of pain. Special thanks to https://painmed.org/ for providing information and statistics on the growing pain...