Physiotherapy TENS Machine for Chronic Conditions
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy (PT) are pain management methods for muscle strengthening and treating chronic illnesses. Physiotherapy is ideal for relieving both acute (short term) and chronic (long term) pain disorders and various pain conditions such as backache, shoulder discomfort, tennis elbow and many more. The pain management treatment […]
Different Kinds of TENS Machine Electrode Pads at iTENS
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) therapy is a widely known and performed form of pain management. It uses low voltage electrical impulses to stimulate nerves which then block and prevent pain signals from reaching the brain. Moreover, this reduces or completely negates the pain an individual could feel. TENS therapy can treat period, knee, neck, […]
Why You Should Opt for a Professional TENS Machine
Pain is a debilitating sensation that people experience due to injuries or health issues. Enduring pain can be upsetting since it limits your activities and affects the overall quality of life. Therefore, finding the right treatment can significantly improve your pain situation. Thus, many people use various techniques to find effective pain relief. Among the […]
Is a Cheap TENS Machine Effective?
Many people relieve pain through Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS). TENS is a therapy that uses mild electrical currents to stimulate the nerves and reduce pain perception. TENS machines only used to be accessible through health clinics or physical therapy centres. Doctors and physiotherapists would typically use a TENS device that had electrodes with wires […]
What is a Stim Machine?
Electrical stimulation or e-stim therapy uses mild electrical impulses that target either the muscles or nerves. Some forms of e-stim therapy are Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS); or Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES). Physical therapists mainly do e-stim therapy using an e stim machine to rehabilitate soft tissue injuries or neuromuscular […]
TENS for Plantar Fasciitis: The Need to Know
The most typical foot injury is plantar fasciitis. This pain disorder is the most common cause of heel pain. Most individuals that are active and often on their feet get this pain condition. No matter how old you are or what you do for a living, you will find that using TENS for plantar fasciitis […]
The iTENS as a TENS Period Pain Reliever
Pain can cause severe discomfort, especially without proper management. It can show up gradually or immediately, depending on what is causing it. Pain can present itself as a sharp, burning, aching, throbbing, shooting (radiating) sensation. Period pains can be an example of pain that can cause discomfort and show up immediately. During periods, the amount […]
TENS Machine Muscle Building Techniques
Electrotherapy can play a vital role in muscle growth, healing, regeneration and strengthening. However, it is essential to note that TENS devices do not directly affect the muscle. All benefits of muscle improvement during TENS therapy are only secondary effects. These effects only come second after pain relief. TENS therapy is a form of electrotherapy […]
Using TENS to Trigger Your Natural Pain Killers
Our bodies naturally produce chemicals called Endorphins. They act on the receptors of our brains that can help reduce pain and boost pleasure (mood). Hence, they are what most people call our natural pain killers. Endorphin production regularly occurs in response to pain or stress. Also, it can trigger by doing activities like eating and […]
What is a Nerve Stimulation Machine?
You could benefit from a physical therapy technique called electrical stimulation or e-stim. E-stim benefits people who are recuperating from an accident, stroke or suffering from any discomfort caused by acute pain or chronic pain and other sorts of ailments. The two significant types of e-stim are Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Electrical Muscle […]
