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INTRODUCTION TO TENS

What is Pain?

Pain is the body’s warning system. Pain is important because it signals an

unusual condition in the body and alerts us before additional damage or injury

can occur. TENS was developed to help relieve some types of chronic and acute

pain.

How does TENS work?

TENS is a method of treating pain that is non-invasive and does not use

pharmaceuticals.

The TENS device sends impulses through the skin that stimulate the nerve

(or nerves) in the treatment area. In many cases this stimulation will greatly

reduce or eliminate the pain sensation felt by masking the original pain

message sent to the brain.

It is also believed that TENS stimulation helps release endorphins into the

blood stream thereby further reducing pain.

TENS devices are clinically proven t o b e useful in pain management for

many patients. By reading this manual and carefully following the

treatment instructions given to you by your clinician, you can attain the

maximum benefit from your TENS device.

INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS

Read the operation manual before using TENS

Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physi-

cian.

Indications

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is indicated to be used

under a physician’s prescription for the symptomatic relief and management

of chronic (long term) pain and for the treatment of postoperative or

posttraumatic pain.

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