Transcutaneous stimulation (TENS)

Transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) is a noninvasive technique that involves applying a low frequency electric current on nerve fibers in the skin to ease the pain. This treatment uses a mild current in order to prevent nerve cells from bone pain transmitted to the brain. The aim is to stimulate other nerve endings in the skin release a substance that relieves pain nerves generate a natural analgesic substances (beta-endorphins) and prevent bone cells that perceive pain are activated. The stimulation has to be regulated in intensity and frequency in each case and patient, and the pulse period and rest.

 10-02-2023
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Transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) is a noninvasive technique that involves applying a low frequency electric current on nerve fibers in the skin to ease the pain. This treatment uses a mild current in order to prevent nerve cells from bone pain transmitted to the brain. The aim is to stimulate other nerve endings in the skin release a substance that relieves pain nerves generate a natural analgesic substances (beta-endorphins) and prevent bone cells that perceive pain are activated. The stimulation has to be regulated in intensity and frequency in each case and patient, and the pulse period and rest.

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