TENS Units and Conductive Garments

The use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) units for the treatment of chronic and/or post-surgical pain is well-documented. This information is widespread by doctors of various specialties. TENS units use a small electrical current delivered through the skin to nerves with the use of electrodes. They have been known to alter a patient’s perception of […]

Using a TENS Unit for Hip and Knee Replacement Recovery

Hip and knee surgery may include procedures like joint replacements or cartilage repair, each with unique recovery challenges such as pain, swelling, and temporary stiffness. TENS machines can aid post-surgery recovery by providing non-medicated pain relief, reducing the need for stronger pain medications, and supporting the healing process when used properly. However, it is essential to understand correct […]

What is Microcurrent Electrical Therapy?

Microcurrent Electrical Therapy (MET) is a relatively new form of electrotherapy used to treat a variety of conditions, including pain. MET was developed in the mid-to-late-1900s by researchers exploring the benefits of extremely low-level electrical currents on the body’s healing processes. Since then, MET has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including chronic […]

How a TENS Unit can Help With Sore Muscles

Introduction to Sore Muscles: Causes and Symptoms Everyone has experienced the discomfort of sore muscles at some point. Whether it’s from an intense workout, a long day on your feet, or the natural process of aging, the pain can be pretty debilitating. Understanding why they occur starts with understanding why. Muscular soreness is usually caused by […]

What is Ultrasound Therapy?

Ultrasound therapy remains a very popular therapy and pain treatment option today—even as several research studies have shown the treatment to be ineffective. So, why do people continue to use Ultrasound as a therapy and should you use it to treat pain, inflammation and other issues? The answer may simply depend on the individual. Whether […]