Persistent, long-lasting pain can severely impact the quality of life. According to the U.S. Pain Foundation, almost 21% of the population of the United States lives with chronic pain. That is 51.6 ...
A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit is a device that sends small electrical currents to targeted body parts. These currents are used to relieve pain. Some TENS units are designed ...
Mark Yu, the man behind the portable iPhone-enabled TENS unit U-Gym, is back with a crowdfunded project called U-Gym Mini, a muscle stimulator intended for pain treatment. AppleInsider went hands-on ...
This post is brought to you in paid partnership with AUVON. If muscle tension is something you deal with regularly—whether it ...
TENS and EMS are two physical therapy techniques that may help treat pain or stimulate muscle contractions. Both are sometimes called electrical stimulation (e-stim). In this article, we’ll look at ...
Electrical muscle stimulation involves sending electrical impulses through the skin. This stimulation may provide benefits, such as helping repair tissue and strengthening the muscles. Share on ...
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a noninvasive, drug-free technique to relieve acute and chronic pain. A device is used to send low-voltage electrical currents through the skin to ...