What is TENS?
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a pain management technique that uses a small battery-operated device to deliver mild electrical impulses through electrodes placed on the skin. These impulses can block or reduce pain signals traveling to the brain and stimulate the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. TENS is often used for musculoskeletal pain, nerve pain, and post-surgical recovery.
This procedure helps to:
- Reduce chronic and acute pain.
- Improve comfort during rehabilitation.
- Decrease reliance on medications.
- Provide a non-invasive pain management option.
- Support patients with ongoing pain conditions.
What to expect after TENS?
TENS therapy can be used daily as needed. Patients often feel a tingling sensation at the electrode sites, which many find soothing.
- Immediate pain relief during use.
- Tingling or buzzing sensation on skin.
- Safe for regular, at-home use.
- Adjustable intensity and frequency settings.
- Benefits continue with consistent use.
