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Transcutaneous Electrode Nerve Stimulation

Pain is described as any discomfort, stiffness or soreness in any part of the body. The sensation of pain
can be throbbing, tingling, burning or piercing depending upon the severity of the condition or part of
the body affected. Pain can be mild, moderate or severe and unbearable. This can affect your daily life
and interfere with your ability to be active and enjoy life. Conventional medicine has introduced
several ways to alleviate pain and provide relief such as, NSA!s, opiates, cortico"steroids and other
surgical options.
#ne of the most effective methods to relieve pain without the use of harmful drugs or surgery is
Transcutaneous $lectrical Nerve Stimulation %T$NS&. Although this method was introduced in '()*s
and used first for bac+ pain relief, it has become increasingly popular over the past few years. ,ere-s
what you need to +now about this great treatment.
The .acts About T$NS
T$NS is a medical method to relieve pain without the use of medications. t utili/es electrical currents
that pass through electrodes placed on your s+in to control pain. The electric current can be applied in
various fre0uencies, ranging from low to high. The intensity can also vary from sensory to motor
intensities. Sensory intensity is when the patient feels the strong current sensation without any motor
involvement. 1otor intensity is high intensity current that involves motor contraction. T$NS is
conducted by specific machines called T$NS units. A T$NS unit is a small device that is battery
operated and provides small 0uantities of electrical impulses that provide relief to the affected area. The
current travels from a stimulator, through the lead wires, and to the electrodes that are placed on the
pain afflicted areas.
,ow does T$NS wor+2
The e3act mechanisms of T$NS are still not fully understood. ,owever, it is believed that the electrical
impulses override the pain messages traveling along the nerve pathways to brain. Another mechanism
that has been theorised to cause T$NS to be successful is that the small doses of currents trigger the
brain to release the body-s natural pain +illing chemicals that neutrali/e the pain messages.
4enefits of Transcutaneous electrical stimulation method
Acute or chronic pain can be a frustrating condition that can affect a person physically as well as
psychologically. 1edications should not be used for long durations as they can cause harmful side
effects. T$NS provides relief for both acute and chronic pain conditions and can improve 0uality of life
when living with a painful condition. t can be used in treating a wide variety of conditions such as
bac+ pain, arthritis, migraine headaches, nec+ injuries, pulled muscles and labor pain. T$NS- success
for targeted pain relief ma+es it a great and cost effective alternative to most other treatment options.
Ale3 5isco, 1.!. P.C.
Spine and Sports ,ealth Center N6C
78 .ifth Avenue, Suite '. 9 New 6or+, N6 '***:
Phone ;88.)(8.<<=7 9 .a3 ('<.78=.=;<:
www.spinesportsnyc.com

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