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من طرف amer_sadaqah السبت ديسمبر 06, 2008 9:42 pmQuestions about TENS pain relief:
How does TENS work?
What is the history of TENS?
Will TENS work for me?
Are TENS units safe to use with other medication?
Will the treatment hurt?
Is a TENS machine easy to use?
How long before I feel benefit from my TENS unit?
For how long does the pain relief last?
How does TENS work?
Pads are placed on or near the area of pain. Soothing pulses are sent via the pads through the skin and along the nerve fibers. The pulses (controlled by the user at all times) head off and suppress pain signals to the brain. TENS also encourages the body to produce higher levels of its own natural pain killing chemicals called Endorphins and Encephalins.
What is the history of TENS?
Stone carvings from the Egyptian Fifth Dynasty in 2500 BC depict an electric fish being used to treat pain. Present day TENS began after the landmark paper by Melzack and Wall 1965, entitled "Pain Mechanism: A New Theory." An enormous amount of scientific research followed, resulting in the therapy used today which is readily available on the Internet.
Will TENS work for me?
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is a highly effective treatment for pain that is used all over the world. It is recommended by athletic coaches, hospitals, pain clinics, doctors and other medical practitioners. A TENS unit will ease pain, and should result in a decrease of drug intake! For many the relief is so dramatic that it is all that is needed. Numerous painful medical conditions can be eased with our products including:-
Rheumatoid and Osteo-arthritis
Back and Shoulder pain
Menstrual Pain
Labor Pain
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Shingles
Headache and Migraine
Cancer Pain
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Phantom Limb Pain
Sports Injuries
Sciatica
Aching Joints
Post Operative Pain
Muscular Pain
Whiplash and Neck Injury and many others.
Remember - pain is the body's means of warning that something is amiss. Before using any TENS unit, you should establish the source and cause of your pain.
Contraindications: TENS units must not be used by patients using a demand type pacemaker. Electrode pads should NOT be placed at the front or side of the neck. Units should NOT be used when driving or operating machinery.
Precautions: Pregnant women and patients who have heart disease or epilepsy should seek medical advice before using TENS. NEVER use TENS or any other method of pain relief to mask undiagnosed pain as this could require urgent treatment.
Are TENS units safe to use with other medication?
Yes, and you may be able to stop taking pain killing drugs or at least reduce your intake.
Will the treatment hurt?
No, the sensation felt is very pleasant and soothing and is totally controlled by you.
Is a TENS machine easy to use?
Yes, extremely easy to use. Step by step instructions are provided with every machine and if any further advice is needed please contact us.
How long before I feel benefit from my TENS unit?
Some people's pain is relieved immediately whilst others need a little longer. You should also take into account that it may take a while to find the best position for the electrodes.
For how long does the pain relief last?
Some benefit for days after only a half hour treatment, whilst others need to keep their TENS unit on for longer periods.
How does TENS work?
What is the history of TENS?
Will TENS work for me?
Are TENS units safe to use with other medication?
Will the treatment hurt?
Is a TENS machine easy to use?
How long before I feel benefit from my TENS unit?
For how long does the pain relief last?
How does TENS work?
Pads are placed on or near the area of pain. Soothing pulses are sent via the pads through the skin and along the nerve fibers. The pulses (controlled by the user at all times) head off and suppress pain signals to the brain. TENS also encourages the body to produce higher levels of its own natural pain killing chemicals called Endorphins and Encephalins.
What is the history of TENS?
Stone carvings from the Egyptian Fifth Dynasty in 2500 BC depict an electric fish being used to treat pain. Present day TENS began after the landmark paper by Melzack and Wall 1965, entitled "Pain Mechanism: A New Theory." An enormous amount of scientific research followed, resulting in the therapy used today which is readily available on the Internet.
Will TENS work for me?
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is a highly effective treatment for pain that is used all over the world. It is recommended by athletic coaches, hospitals, pain clinics, doctors and other medical practitioners. A TENS unit will ease pain, and should result in a decrease of drug intake! For many the relief is so dramatic that it is all that is needed. Numerous painful medical conditions can be eased with our products including:-
Rheumatoid and Osteo-arthritis
Back and Shoulder pain
Menstrual Pain
Labor Pain
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Shingles
Headache and Migraine
Cancer Pain
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Phantom Limb Pain
Sports Injuries
Sciatica
Aching Joints
Post Operative Pain
Muscular Pain
Whiplash and Neck Injury and many others.
Remember - pain is the body's means of warning that something is amiss. Before using any TENS unit, you should establish the source and cause of your pain.
Contraindications: TENS units must not be used by patients using a demand type pacemaker. Electrode pads should NOT be placed at the front or side of the neck. Units should NOT be used when driving or operating machinery.
Precautions: Pregnant women and patients who have heart disease or epilepsy should seek medical advice before using TENS. NEVER use TENS or any other method of pain relief to mask undiagnosed pain as this could require urgent treatment.
Are TENS units safe to use with other medication?
Yes, and you may be able to stop taking pain killing drugs or at least reduce your intake.
Will the treatment hurt?
No, the sensation felt is very pleasant and soothing and is totally controlled by you.
Is a TENS machine easy to use?
Yes, extremely easy to use. Step by step instructions are provided with every machine and if any further advice is needed please contact us.
How long before I feel benefit from my TENS unit?
Some people's pain is relieved immediately whilst others need a little longer. You should also take into account that it may take a while to find the best position for the electrodes.
For how long does the pain relief last?
Some benefit for days after only a half hour treatment, whilst others need to keep their TENS unit on for longer periods.
