Electronic muscle stimulators are being used on a more consistent basis not only in doctor’s offices and clinics but also in most physiotherapy rooms and clinics. The ability of these machines to provide relief for – and in some cases even remedy – back and muscle pain means that these machines will be in use for many years to come. Used in beauty salons, fitness, and health centers, and by physiotherapists treating sports injuries and other muscle and nerve ailments, the electronic muscle stimulator has become an essential therapy tool.
This isn’t just for treating muscle sprains and back muscle pain, however. These instruments are generally called TENS machines (Transcutaneous Electrical Muscle Stimulation) and are a drug-free way to manage all sorts of muscle and nerve pain. The instrument uses a low frequency and mild voltage to provide a tingling sensation rather than an electric jolt to provide a rhythmic, deep pulsating sensation within the affected nerve and muscle areas. By applying the electrodes directly to the pain area, the TENS machine can quickly provide a high level of pain relief and can, in most cases, remove the pain altogether after just a few sessions. Chronic pain can be alleviated during these sessions because of the way that the TENS machine interrupts the pain transmitters sending signals to the brain. Read more...
