Advantages of High Quality Electrodes & Placement Recommendations

If you experience muscle pain, it’s likely that your pain is the result of an injury, a strain, or overuse. Many chronic pain sufferers have discovered TENS Unit Therapy to be a drug-free, non-invasive approach to find relief from their muscle pain in the hips, legs, lower back, and arms. What is a TENS Unit? […]

Spinal Health & Ways to Keep it Healthy

Imagine walking into a building and finding out that the router was down and communication between different sections of the building was slow because of it. On top of that, there was damage to the central support beam, making it more prone to outside damage. This isn’t a building anyone would want to be in. […]

Can TENS Help with Plantar Fasciitis?

If you have ever experienced sharp pain in the heel of your foot, you may be suffering from a condition called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a common foot ailment caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel bone to your […]

Help With Neck Pain

Finding the right neck pain treatment is not easy–especially today with such a range of options available. But it is as important as ever. Getting relief for your neck pain can mean the difference between leading a happy, fulfilling life, and dealing with the suffering day to day. Neck pain is more than a nuisance–and it’s […]

Say Goodbye to Sore Muscles with TENS!

As an athlete or fitness enthusiast, you know that muscle soreness is common. It’s a sign that you’ve pushed your limits and challenged your body to adapt and grow. That’s where TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) comes in. In this article, you’ll learn how TENS can revolutionize muscle recovery and help you say goodbye to soreness […]

The Difference Between TENS and EMS Units

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 the key similarities and differences between TENS and EMS units, what they’re used for, and whether they’re safe to use. Read on to find out which […]

Total Knee Replacement and TENS

Written by Dr. Robert Donaldson  in Total Knee Replacement As a physical therapist, having used TENS units to help all kinds of patient’s pains on almost every body part, I was introduced to how powerful a TENS unit can be about 40 years ago, early in my career. A senior citizen presented to the physical therapy clinic at the hospital […]

Using a TENS Unit for Labor Pain

A TENS machine or unit is a small device, often battery operated, that is used to manage both acute and chronic pain. The unit has wires connected to electrodes that are placed on the skin. The electrodes deliver low voltage electrical currents to targeted body parts to control pain signals in the body. A practitioner familiar with TENS therapy […]

Can I Use a TENS Machine on my Frozen Shoulder?

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is the therapeutic application of electric current through the skin to stimulate nerves. TENS is an electrotherapeutic modality that helps with pain control. It has been used for acute and chronic pain conditions. TENS units administer pulsed electrical stimulation to the skin’s surface using electrodes. These electrical stimulations can be modified in […]

What is EMS Therapy & How it Can Help

Commonly used by physical therapists and chiropractors, electrical muscle stimulation or EMS therapy is used to treat various painful issues such as muscle strains, soft tissue injuries, and fibromyalgia symptoms. It is a painless treatment option that helps accelerate recovery, stimulates the muscles, and relieves many patients of painful or uncomfortable symptoms. This popular treatment uses an […]