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TENSsends out, reach the spinal cord, there is no more room left for the pain infor-
mation; it can no longer be processed by the brain.
Moreover TENS effects that body-own happiness hormones are spilled, the so called
endorphins. These two factors together effect that the sensation of pain often is
noticeably eased or completely eliminated.
A TENS-therapy may help you to get rid of your pain, so that you can face everyday
business more easily. Though do consult your physician and besides pain relief by
TENS occupy yourself with exploring the source.
4. What are the fundaments of treatment?
4.1. Pulse width
Pulse width tells how long the duration of one pulse is. Through variation of intensity
and pulse width it is possible to stimulate different nerve groups. So it is recommen-
ded to use different pulse width settings according to treatment mode and treated
area.
You may inform yourself about pulse width settings in chapter 5.2.2.
4.2. Frequency
The frequency of the impulse in Hertz (Hz) tells in what time interval the electrical
impulses are sent to the electrodes and thus to the skin. For the choice of frequency
the mode of electrode placement is to be considered. In case of stimulation in the
pain area or very close to it a higher frequency (80 Hz and up), where the single
impulses can not be felt anymore but treatment feels like a continuous tingling, is
effective. In case of stimulation of so called trigger points (points in the muscles, that
react extremely sensible) or acupuncture points a frequency of 10 Hz or less, where
you can feel the single impulse, is recommended.
In combination of both methods higher frequency settings are recommended. Some-
times variations of the recommended settings can be effective. You should consult
your physician or try out for the most suitable setting.
You may read about setting the impulse frequency in chapter 5.2.3.
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