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Recommended TENS Units for Pain Relief & Therapy
Posted by ELIZABETH CARROLL
Recommended TENS Units for Pain Relief & Therapy 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. Other common uses for TENS treatment include: acute and chronic pain, surgical pain, menstrual cramps, labor, and delivery, migraine and tension headaches, acute pain from sports or...
Recommended TENS Units for Pain Relief & Therapy
Posted by ELIZABETH CARROLL

Omega Wireless TENS/EMS Combo Unit for Pain Relief
Posted by ELIZABETH CARROLL
At some point in our lives, we are bound to experience muscular pain in different parts of our body. Made by The Original Tens Units Company, a trusted brand since 2001, this versatile wireless massager uses the powerful combination of TENS & EMS therapy to help you to manage pain when it hits. How TENS and EMS Work A TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) unit creates a low-voltage electrical current that travels through electrodes and into the skin in pulses, stimulating specific nerve pathways to produce a tingling or massaging sensation that reduces the perception of pain. The electrodes are...
Omega Wireless TENS/EMS Combo Unit for Pain Relief
Posted by ELIZABETH CARROLL

High Quality Electrode Advantages & Placement Recommendations for TENS Units
Posted by ELIZABETH CARROLL
If you experience muscle pain, it’s likely that your pain is the result of an injury, a strain, or overuse. Many chronic pain sufferers have discovered TENS Unit Therapy to be a drug-free, non-invasive approach to find relief from their muscle pain in the hips, legs, lower back, and arms. What is a TENS Unit? TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) uses a mild electric current, typically ranging from about 10 Hz to 50 Hz., to send pulses through the skin via small electrodes. These low-voltage pulses stimulate the body’s natural pain inhibitors to release endorphins that help block the area's...
High Quality Electrode Advantages & Placement Recommendations for TENS Units
Posted by ELIZABETH CARROLL

Isolation Fitness Tips & Using EMS for At-Home Workouts
Posted by DOUGLAS MOSS
Isolation Fitness Tips & Using EMS for At-Home Workouts Many are finding themselves with more free time than usual due to the growing cautions against large group gatherings amidst the COVD-19 dilemma. Precautions have been taken across the globe that has restricted access to many public facilities, namely, gyms. Without a gym to go to, many have found themselves without access to the workout equipment to which they have become accustomed. Even still, creating social distance through self-isolation to help fight back against the coronavirus is no reason to deprive the body of the exercise it craves! It’s easy to achieve...
Isolation Fitness Tips & Using EMS for At-Home Workouts
Posted by DOUGLAS MOSS

Different Types of Batteries for TENS Units: 9v, AA, & More
Posted by DOUGLAS MOSS
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...
Different Types of Batteries for TENS Units: 9v, AA, & More
Posted by DOUGLAS MOSS

Can a TENS Unit be used for Arthritis Pain Relief?
Posted by DOUGLAS MOSS
Can a TENS Unit be used for Arthritis Pain Relief?
Posted by DOUGLAS MOSS

Muscle Soreness & DOMS: Causes and How to Treat
Posted by ALEX TORRES
Sore Muscles or DOMS is a Common Symptom. Learn How it is Caused, How to Treat & Prevent It If you exercise or do any type of physical activity you have probably experienced muscle soreness. This painful experience is actually a benefit to you, but it can stop you from exercising or doing daily tasks. Luckily there are ways to prevent and treat this symptom. What is Muscle Soreness? It is slight to moderate pain in your muscles causing noticeable discomfort and often limiting range and mobility. In the most serious cases, muscle soreness cause intense pain and prevents you...
Muscle Soreness & DOMS: Causes and How to Treat
Posted by ALEX TORRES

Ultrasound Therapy
Posted by ALEX TORRES
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...
Ultrasound Therapy
Posted by ALEX TORRES

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Posted by ALEX TORRES
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...
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Posted by ALEX TORRES

Muscle Knots: What it Is & How to Get Rid of Them
Posted by ALEX TORRES
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...
Muscle Knots: What it Is & How to Get Rid of Them
Posted by ALEX TORRES

Using a TENS Unit for Back Pain Relief & Therapy
Posted by ALEX TORRES
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...
Using a TENS Unit for Back Pain Relief & Therapy
Posted by ALEX TORRES

Using a TENS Machine to Relieve Muscle Knots & Tightness
Posted by ALEX TORRES
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 a TENS Machine to Relieve Muscle Knots & Tightness
Posted by ALEX TORRES