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NTRODUCTION
What is pain?
Pain is the body's own early warning system. Feeling pain is
important, as it indicates an abnormal condition within the body
and serves as a warning to us before any further damage or
injury occurs. However, long-term, persistent pains – often known
as chronic pain – serve no obvious useful purpose once a
diagnosis has been made. TENS was developed to soothe or
eliminate certain types of chronic and acute pain.
How does TENS work?
TENS is a non-invasive and drug-free method of treating pain.
The TENS unit transmits soothing electrical pulses through the
skin that stimulate the nerve (or nerves) in the area being treated.
In most cases, this stimulation greatly reduces or even completely
eliminates the sensation of pain, as it blocks the original pain
signals to the brain.
It is also reported that TENS stimulation promotes the release of
endorphins into the bloodstream, leading to a further reduction
in pain.
The benefits of TENS devices in pain management have been
clinically proven in the case of many patients. To get the most
out of your TENS unit, read these instructions carefully and follow
your doctor's recommendations for treatment.
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