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TENS is a generic name given to a battery-powered unit which
sends tiny electrical impulses through electrodes placed on
or near the painful site. This causes a tingling sensation
that reduces pain - even pain that hasn't responded to other
treatments. TENS is an acronym for Transcutaeous Electrical
Nerve Stimulation. "Transcutaneous" means across the skin.
TENS is an "Electronic Aspirin", so to speak. It is a method
of therapy which stimulates an extra flow of the signals travelling
into the Central Nervous System. These signals can override
pain and induce a release of Endorphins, which influence the "moods" of
our body, in particular Pain and Stress sensations - hence
the use of TENS for Pain Management. The machines that are
used for TENS Therapy are also called TENS Devices or TENS
machines, of which there are a great variety of both good and
bad.
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What is TENS?
How does TENS work?
Is BioStim® TENS effective?
Can I use BioStim® TENS
at the same time as I use medications?
How strong should I set
the Intensity on my BioStim® TENS?
What Rate should I set
my BioStim® TENS to?
How long should I use
my BioStim® for? And how often?
How can I get the most
out of my BioStim® TENS?
What is EMS?
How long should I use
EMS for?
How should I progress
with an EMS workout?
Where is the PainEze plus™ and
other EziStim® products?
Why aren't BioStim® TENS & EMS
systems connected to mains electricity?
How do I order a BioStim® TENS & EMS
System?
Can TENS harm me?
Where can I put the electrodes
so they are safe?
I can't feel any pulses
and the light doesn't flash.
I'm having trouble turning
the controls.
The light is flashing,
but I can't feel any impulses.
The pulses feel like they're
stinging me.
I have to turn it up more
than I used to.
I can't open the battery
compartment.
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