Tens as it is known is a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation machine which is used to reduce painful symptoms. The device is simple and easy to use and is used mainly by the medical profession for the purpose of pain control. Patients that suffer from cardiac problems may not use this device as well as those that have a pacemaker.

1. What is Tens Machines Electrical Nerve Muscle Stimulation Used For
Tens as it is known is a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation machine which is
used to reduce painful symptoms. The device is simple and easy to use and is used
mainly by the medical profession for the purpose of pain control. Patients that suffer
from cardiac problems may not use this device as well as those that have a
pacemaker. In order to obtain complete relief from chronic and acute pain, the
device is used on a daily basis for thirty minutes a session. This electronic device is
battery operated and emits electronic impulses that eliminated any pain signals to
the brain by releasing dopamine and endorphins into the body.
These electronic impulses emitted have proved to be effective in reducing chronic
and acute pain symptoms such as post op pain, joint pain, menstrual pain, arthritis,
lower back pain, sports injuries and tens machines electrical nerve muscle
stimulation is now being used for building muscle and losing weight. Therapists
have found that the tens device is also effective in treating osteoporosis, migraines
and headaches and spondylitis. There are many medical benefits, although before
making use of the tens machine you should first consult with a medical professional.
Tens is effective for pain relief and does not cause any side effects, this method of
pain reduction is non invasive and is cost effective as opposed to other invasive
medical treatments. The Tens machine was specifically devised for the purpose of
producing an electric current to actively stimulate the nerves for basic therapeutic
purposes only. By definition the tens machine in almost all cases, are generally used
for nerve excitation and covers the range of transcutaneous applied electrical
currents. The term tens is more often than not used as a more restrictive device, and
is more accurately described as an electrical pulse that is produced by a portable
unit, used purely t actively treat pain. Two or more tens unit electrodes are applied
to the skin using an electrode gel. In an extremely accurate manner the battery
operated tens machine can modulate the frequency, pulse width and intensity.
Tens machines are generally applied at a high frequency of >50Hz with the electrical
intensity below sensory intensity and motor contraction. When the tens device is
used at a low pulse frequency and a high intensity it will produce motor contraction.
Dating back to 63AD the Romans first used an electrical muscle stimulator medically
to control pain. The very first reports of pain control were revealed by Scribonius
Largus whereby people suffering from pain would stand on an electric fish on the
seashore which was found to be most effective.