What is TENS Physiotherapy Machine and How Does It Work

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What is TENS Physiotherapy Machine and How Does
it Work
44 0800 121 4626
http//www.tensmachineuk.com
TENS Machine UK
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Introduction
A TENS machine can be used to treat nausea by
placing the black electrodes over an easily found
acupuncture point. If you turn your hand palm up
you will notice that there are two or three skin
ceases where the wrist bends. Place the black
electrode so that its centre is approximately
2inch above the middle of the crease which is
closest to the hand. The red electrode may be
placed 6inch higher or over the fleshy part of
the hand just below the thumb.
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USING A TENS MACHINE TO TREAT NAUSEA
Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of many
conditions such as Motion sickness or
seasickness Early stages of pregnancy (nausea
occurs in approximately 50-90 of all
pregnancies vomiting in 25-55)
Medication-induced vomiting Result of an
anaesthetic Suggested TENS settings- Burst
Mode Pulse Rate 100 Hz Alternative TENS
settings- Constant Mode Pulse Rate 10 15 Hz
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USING A TENS MACHINE FOR BACK PAIN
Most people have experienced back pain sometime
in their life. The causes of back pain are
numerous some are self-inflicted due to a
lifetime of bad habits. Other back pain causes
include accidents, muscle strains, and sports
injuries. Although the causes may be different,
most often they share the same symptoms, like an
ache, tension or stiffness in the back. In most
cases, it gets better within 12 weeks and can
usually be successfully treated by taking
painkillers and keeping mobile.
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USING A TENS MACHINE FOR BACK PAIN
Most people have experienced back pain sometime
in their life. The causes of back pain are
numerous some are self-inflicted due to a
lifetime of bad habits. Other back pain causes
include accidents, muscle strains, and sports
injuries. Although the causes may be different,
most often they share the same symptoms, like an
ache, tension or stiffness in the back. In most
cases, it gets better within 12 weeks and can
usually be successfully treated by taking
painkillers and keeping mobile.
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A TENS machine is widely used by back pain
sufferers to help manage and reduce the pain.
In TENS therapy for pain management, a small,
battery-operated device delivers low-voltage
electrical current through the skin via
electrodes placed near the source of pain. The
electricity from the electrodes stimulates nerves
in the affected area and sends signals to the
brain that scramble normal pain
perception. Suggested electrode placement and
settings for LOWER BACK PAIN Using both leads,
position the electrodes either side of the spine,
at the site of pain.
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THE BENEFITS OF USING AN ELECTRONIC MUSCLE
STIMULATOR
Electronic muscle stimulator (EMS) units use
continuous electrical bursts aimed at particular
muscles to force them to contract and relax.
During muscle stimulation the body sends blood
and oxygen to these areas and increases
production of endorphins. Electronic muscle
stimulator units are regularly used for Training,
Rehabilitation and Recovery.
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Contact Us
THE TENS COMPANY
Unit 8, Martel Court S. Park Business
Park Hamilton Road Stockport, SK1 2AF 44 0800
121 4626 http//www.tensmachineuk.com