Is Electrical Stimulation a Good Pain Management Option?
Nowadays, electrotherapy is gaining popularity among people for reducing pain. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is a modern technique that uses mild electricity to reduce pain. TENS was developed in 1960 and many people have gotten relief from pain by using electrotherapy. If you want to take this therapy, then contact professional pain management doctors.
What is TENS treatment?
In this treatment, the specialists place small electrodes which conduct electricity on the targeted area. The devices are held in place with adhesive. After that, the experts attach the electrodes to a machine that releases small waves of electricity. The tiny electrical impulses go through the electrodes to the painful area of the body. You can adjust the frequency and the intensity of the electrical impulses. Here, the intensity means the strength of the electrical impulses and the frequency means the number of electrical impulses per second.
How Does It Work?
There are various theories about how it works. One theory says that the electrical impulses interrupt the messages that are sent to the brain from the nerve. It also blocks the pain receptors which send the messages. If your brain does not get the messages about pain, then it does not know that there is pain in your body. As a result, you cannot feel any pain.
Another theory says that during TENS the electrical impulses encourage the body to produce more endorphins which are pain relievers. The current which is released during the process is very low. There is no risk of getting shocked. However, you may feel a tingling sensation and warmth. The session generally takes 15 minutes and you can repeat the sessions to get relief from the pain.
Who Can Take This Treatment?
If you want to reduce pain as soon as possible, then you should contact pain management doctors. You are eligible to get the treatment if suffering from the following conditions such as:
Arthritis
Bursitis
Tendonitis
Migraines and tension headaches
Cancer pain
Pain after surgery
Pain during childbirth
Keep in mind that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration also approves the TENS devices to use at home. If you are interested in taking the therapy, then you can go to a physical therapist to know more about it. The pain management doctors generally have the tools in their clinic and can find the most suitable intensities and frequencies based on your requirement.
Consult with Us
Before trying this electrotherapy on your own, you should contact the specialist of Oklahoma Pain Treatment Centers in Norman. Though this technique is extremely safe for use, if you have certain conditions such as having a pacemaker or a history of seizures or heart conditions, then you should avoid it.
**Disclaimer: This blog post does not establish terms of a doctor-patient relationship and is not intended to be taken as a doctor's advice.