TENS Units Blog - Uses, Benefits and Research Information

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Read these Surprising Stats on Neck Pain Take a look at these revealing and surprising neck pain statistics that shed light on a major health problem that impacts people around the world. According to studies, Neck Pain is a major health concern that can impact up to 75% of the population of certain countries. It impacts more people in countries where repetitive tasks are regularly performed by a large portion...

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...

The Top 7 Causes of Neck Pain: From Stress & Strains to Illness The causes of neck pain vary greatly--from muscle strains and injuries to disease and disc problems, even posture and diet can lead to a stiff neck. Some of the more common neck pain causes include sleeping in the wrong position or with the wrong type of pillow, repetitive motion, typing at a computer and even dehydration. If...

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...

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)...

Participating in sports is one of life’s great pleasures. Regardless of your athletic prowess, or lack of it, the enjoyment you gain from a good workout, a fast-paced game of tennis or a long bike ride, just to name a few, is worth a few aches and pains from time to time. As the saying goes, “No pain, no gain.” Or at least that’s the way many sports enthusiasts think....

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....