TENS Units Blog - Uses, Benefits and Research Information — Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

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 needed. This is made possible by the portable power source, the batteries. That being said, not all TENS units use the same types of batteries. The most common types of...

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...