- Period pain
- Labour pain
- Postoperative pain
- Joint pain
- Neck and Back pain
They may also alleviate pain that results from the following conditions:
- Endometriosis
- Arthritis
- Sports injuries
- Multiple sclerosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
- Spinal cord injury
A TENS unit has controls that allow people to administer an appropriate level of pain relief. People can achieve this by
altering the following aspects of the electrical current:
Intensity: A dial allows the user to adjust the intensity of the electrical stimulation.
Frequency: The frequency refers to the number of electrical pulses per second. High-frequency (HF) pulses range from 80 to 120 cycles per second and may help manage acute pain. Low-frequency (LF) pulses range from 1 to 20 cycles per second and are suitable for the treatment of chronic pain.
Duration: The duration is the number of microseconds that the current enters the skin for during each pulse.
Benefits:
TENS is a noninvasive method for relieving pain. People who experience pain relief from TENS may be able to reduce their intake of pain medications, some of which can be addictive or cause adverse side effects.
TENS units are also convenient because they are small, portable, and relatively discrete. People can carry a TENS unit in their pocket or clip it onto a belt to ensure that they have immediate access to pain relief throughout the day. e muscle spasms.