TENS pain therapy

A TENS machine is a low side-effect, drug-free type of pain therapy that you can use at home and at any time.

Learn everything you need to know about stimulation current devices and their safe use.

What is a TENS unit?

TENS units are a type of medical device for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) using low voltage electrical current. TENS units are designed to send small electrical pulses directly through the skin and into the underlying muscles, nerves and tissues. This stimulation helps to relieve pain and improve muscle function.

TENS units come in different shapes and sizes, from small hand-held units for home use to larger tabletop units used in hospitals and physiotherapy practices. They usually have several adjustable parameters that can be used to vary the strength of the stimulation current, the pulse width and the frequency. These settings can be adjusted to achieve maximum pain relief while avoiding possible adverse effects.

For those seeking an alternative form of treatment for their chronic or acute pain without resorting to medication or surgery, TENS units can be an effective option to consider.

Pain relief from TENS is achieved through the following:

  • Block pain transmission to the brain

    In the case of illnesses or injuries, we only perceive pain when the corresponding pain signals from the affected area reach the brain.

    High-frequency TENS superimposes the pain signals,blockingthe transmission to the brain. This in turn leads to the fact that you do not perceive the pain.

  • Stimulation of endorphin release

    The human body has a natural pain control mechanism. An essential part of this is the release of happiness hormones in the body, which reduce the sensation of pain. These are calledendorphins. By using thelow frequency "burst" modeof a TENS machine, the body is externally stimulated to release endorphins and thus reduce pain.