TENS Units Blog - Uses, Benefits and Research Information

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,...

Many weightlifters and professional athletes want to know if you can use TENS or EMS for muscle building during athletic training and conditioning, and if it can help you build muscle faster. The answer is yes, you can use EMS to build muscle faster in some cases. However TENS is used only as a pain reliever and for therapeutic effects. So, while EMS can grow your muscles, TENS can only help ease pain after a workout. How to use EMS for Muscle Building & growth? Using EMS during training enhances a workout by delivering additional muscle contractions via an electric...

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...

FAQ for EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) Read the following FAQs for EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) or NMES (neuromuscular electrical stimulation) to learn more about this athletic training enhancer and rehabilitation technology.   What Is Electrical Muscle Stimulation or EMS? Electrical Muscle Stimulation (abbreviated EMS) is the use of electrical impulses to cause muscle contractions. Also known as electromyostimulation or neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), it is a tool used by body builders, athletes and physical therapy patients to strengthen muscles with a electrical charge, not by traditional contraction methods caused by the user from the nervous system. During EMS the electric charge...

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...

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...

TENS units are a safe and effective way to get pain relief—and they are reusable saving you money. However, you may have noticed that TENS unit electrode pads lose their stickiness after awhile. Luckily there are simple ways to make TENS unit pads sticky again. This includes cleaning and applying electrode gel. You can also take a few simple steps to care for and maintain your TENS pads during use to extend their life and keep them stickier longer. How Clean TENS Electrode Pads TENS Units are highly reusable making them very cost effective. In fact, the only thing you...