2006-07-18 07:21:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anna B 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
When your muscles are stimulated euither naturally or with a TENS unit, the nerves in the muscle tissue release a chemical (endorphins) that have an effect of pain reduction. The TENS unit uses very small electrical current to stimulate the muscles in he affected area. This increases the endorphins in that area only and decreses the pain from that area. Many people have terrific pain relief and muscle relaxation with the use of the TENS unit. Good luck!!!
2006-07-18 08:03:38 · answer #1 · answered by softballer006 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It uses electrical impulses which block and dispurse pain so you don't feel it. I used it in labour 12 weeks ago and found it was good, i had to have more pain relief in the end, but people go the whole way through with just that.
2006-07-18 22:37:52 · answer #2 · answered by Beka C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it helps stimulate the muscle, also helps reduce the pain in the area as well. it pulses and tries to relax the area. good luck hope you feel better soon.
2006-07-18 07:27:38 · answer #3 · answered by a_precious_silver_angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 'vibrations' mean it reduces the pain and inflamation of muscles. my mum has one for her back as she suffers badly with back pain and has found it to be very helpful. the pads need to be stuck on to the affected area. hope thats helped
2006-07-19 03:35:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to allieve pain, it disrupts the nerve endings (aka: synapse) so "pain" does not register with the brain.
2006-07-18 07:34:13 · answer #5 · answered by puz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi it sends a signal up your spine to signal brain and block pain.
2006-07-18 10:32:09 · answer #6 · answered by lisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It stimulates muscles to reduce inflammation and pain.
2006-07-18 07:24:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really helped me in the first stages of labour ...after that nothing except epidural would numb the pain.
2006-07-18 07:36:22 · answer #8 · answered by Kate B ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋