There is insufficient evidence to suggest that tens units reduce menstrual cramps and labor pains.
Tens machine for cramps.
One study which involved 60 patients with muscle spasm found some pretty impressive results.
Well a number of studies have shown the effectiveness of tens machine in the treatment of muscle spasms.
Electrode pads are placed near the area of pain see diagram.
People who experience pain relief from tens may be able to reduce their intake of pain medications some of which can be addictive or cause adverse.
A tens machine is ideal for the treatment of painful menstruation.
Tens is a noninvasive method for relieving pain.
It is non evasive and drug free.
It is intended for use after diagnosis by a qualified medical practitioner physical therapist or pain specialist the best analysis and explanation of tens pain relief evidence is an academic text authored by professor mark i johnson of leads university.
A study with 40 women who had very painful menstrual cramps dysmenorrhea found that tens was effective at reducing cramp related pain and led to improvements in these patients quality of life.
The pulses suppress menstrual pain signals to the brain.
Tens uses soothing pulses that are sent via the pads through the skin and along the nerve fibres.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve.
An activlife electrotherapy machine is a medical device.
A tens machine is ideal for the treatment of painful menstruation.
During the study 30 patients were treated with a tens unit while in the other 30 patients from the control group passive exercises which included.
Electrode pads are placed near the area of pain see diagram.
It is non evasive and drug free.