ArticlesBy Ross Bryan
For many suffering from muscle and joint pains,physiotherapists and doctors may recommend a patient try aT.E.N.S. (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator) machine. Inhuman language this means to send a small electrical impulsethrough the skin to the underlying peripheral nerves.
This small battery powered device is clipped onto a belt orwaistband and electrodes, usually four of them and most often theself-adhesive type, are criss-crossed over the area of pain. Nowif you turn up the “volume” until a mild tingle isfelt, very soon you are expected to be relieved of some or all ofthe pain.
It’s thought to have a two-pronged result. Firstly,it’s supposed to confuse and block the pain signal headedfor your brain by using continuous “high frequency”electrical pulses; and secondly, it’s thought that thenatural pain-control products of the body, endorphins, areencouraged.
It would seem, no matter what the reason, many patients havefound that the T.E.N.S. machine has helped them manage their painand suffering.
Before using one of these machines you’d best read themanual. There are a number of cautions, contraindications,warnings and precautions that should be gone over with yourhealthcare professional.
Many home healthcare outlets both rent and sell T.E.N.S.machines. To purchase, they range greatly in price and you shouldcarefully go over the features and warranties. You might considerrenting for the first month or two to be confident that it willwork for your situation.
Ross Bryan is the manager of Tranquil Lane Products Inc. If you require a more in-depth explanation or have questions you can e-mail Ross at article@tranquillane.com. Please put the article heading in the Subject: .
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