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INTRODUCTION TO TENS
What is Pain?
Pain is the body’s warning system. Pain is important because it signals an
unusual condition in the body and alerts us before additional damage or injury
can occur. TENS was developed to help relieve some types of chronic and acute
pain.
How does TENS work?
TENS is a method of treating pain that is non-invasive and does not use
pharmaceuticals.
The TENS device sends impulses through the skin that stimulate the nerve
(or nerves) in the treatment area. In many cases this stimulation will greatly
reduce or eliminate the pain sensation felt by masking the original pain
message sent to the brain.
It is also believed that TENS stimulation helps release endorphins into the
blood stream thereby further reducing pain.
TENS devices are clinically proven to be useful in pain management for
many patients. By reading this manual and carefully following the
treatment instructions given to you by your clinician, you can attain the
maximum benefit from your TENS device.
INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Read the operation manual before using TENS
Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physi-
cian.
Indications
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is indicated to be used
under a physician’s prescription for the symptomatic relief and management
of chronic (long term) pain and for the treatment of postoperative or
posttraumatic pain.
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