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What is a TENS machine?
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Dr Ryan Hislop
Chiropractor
Ryan Hislop is the Clinical Director at the Orange Chiropractic Health and Wellness Centre. As an experienced and evidence-based diagnostician, Ryan works largely by medical … View Profile
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is the use of electric current produced by a device to stimulate the nerves for therapeutic purposes.
TENS is a non-invasive, low-risk nerve stimulation intended to reduce pain, both acute and chronic. Controversy exists as to its effectiveness in the treatment of chronic pain with studies for and against its efficacy.Report this post
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Tony (Anthony) Stanley
Physiotherapist
About:I graduated from the University of South Australia in 1997 as a mature age student. I have worked in the hospital setting until 2003. Since, … View Profile
TENS stands for Trans Electrical Nerve Stimulation. It stimulates the nerves and it relies on a thing called gate control theory, which means that only so many signals can go up your spine.
If you get the TENS machine taking out that pathway, then none of the other pain signals can come up that pathway.
It is a good way for some people to get pain relief.Report this post
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