Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a type of pain relief therapy. It uses a low-voltage electrical current to block pain or change your perception of it. It comes with several sets of electrodes, wires and end pads.

Here’s how it works: The electrodes connect to the TENS unit at one end and have 2-inch by 2-inch pads at the other end. Each pad has an adhesive backing, so it’ll stick to your skin. Our therapy assistant positions the pads on your skin along nerve pathways in the affected area.

The TENS unit delivers pulses of electrical energy.

The therapy assistant can adjust the intensity, frequency and duration of the pulses. (The goal is to adjust the settings until the electrical impulses feel strong but comfortable.)

TENS therapy usually helps ease pain during the treatment. But the level of pain relief following the session varies from person to person. Some people claim that they feel better for up to 24 hours after the session. Others say their pain returns as soon as they turn off the TENS unit.

We compliment this therapy treatment with either cold or hot packs to your affected area to help maximize relief.

We can also use this TENS unit for hand and foot relief.

Foot Therapy can help decrease pain and inflammation caused by Plantar Fasciitis, Osteoarthritis and Tendonitis.

If you have issues in your hands caused by Carpal Tunnel or Arthritis our Hand Therapy session with the electrodes and Epsom salt bath will help relieve any nerve pain.

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