DESCRIPTION OF PAIN RELIEF TREATMENTS
Programs Name Programme
effects
When should it
be used?
Electrode
placement
Time and
intensity
All the pain relief
TENS programmes
It uses the typical
mechanisms of the
nervous system in
order to relieve
acute and chronic
pain. Impulses are
propagated through
the nerves in order to
stop the diffusion rou-
tes of the pain.
Against every kind of
pain. It can be used
every time you need
to relieve pain.
Warning! TENS pro-
grammes relieve
pain but do not eli-
minate its cause. If it
persists, see the doc-
tor.
On the affected
area. Cover the
painful area with the
electrodes.
Intensity:
Non-
painful pins and
needles sensation
Endorphinic Tens
Pain relieving action
thanks to the release
of endorphins
Ideal for chronic
pain.
On the affected
area. Cover the
painful area with the
electrodes.
Intensity:
Non-
painful pins and
needles sensation
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