Archive for July, 2010
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Anyone who suffers from migraines and the associated symptoms knows that they can be completely debilitating. Not everyone gets the same symptoms, but the pain of a headache which just won’t go away and wide range of other symptoms that may accompany it can be tackled! Treating migraines is one of the most common uses of TENS machine. The aim of TENS machine is to reduce the intensity of pain associated with a migraine and to reduce the symptoms of nausea and vomiting, promoting a faster return to normal life.
The first step is to place one of the electrodes on the lower neck area and the second one opposite as shown in the diagrams on page 18 of our booklet “An Easy Guide to TENS Pain Relief“. Select the timing to 30 minutes, set the pulse rate to 2 pulses/second and select continuous mode. Then set the output to obtain a firm intensity, and repeat the treatment after a break of 30 minutes between each treatment. You can repeat this treatment as often as needed to obtain relief and recovery or use the TENS machine in continuous mode until relief is obtained.
If you have a Stimplus unit this can be used to provide electroacupncture at the same time as using your TENS machine to enhance the treatment – follow the instructions on page 3 of your Stimplus instruction manual and apply the probe to the points as shown in the chart H headache, migraine treat each point for 30 seconds and repeat as needed.
If you are feeling severe nausea and /or vomiting then follow the instructions on page 21 of the Easy Guide by applying the second set of TENS electrodes to these points on the wrist and treat as described above.
It may also be helpful to use other treatments in association with TENS machines e.g. analgesics, migraine medications, acupressure on the wrist points (if you want an alternative to using the TENS electrodes) and relaxation techniques etc.
Recent Research: Allais G, et al.(2003) Non-pharmacological approaches to chronic headaches: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, laser therapy and acupuncture in transformed migraine treatment. Neurol Sci. 2003 May;24 Suppl 2:S138-42. TENS, laser therapy and acupuncture proved to be effective in reducing the frequency of headache attacks. Acupuncture showed the best effectiveness over time.
Tags: easy guide to tens, pain relief, TENS, tens electrode, tens machine
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Before you had your baby, you might have heard of TENS machines. They can be used for a whole range of pain conditions. In particular, there are several post-delivery conditions, which might affect you and which can be helped with your amazing Babycare Tens machine!
These sort of conditions that are common and are described on pages 14-21 of our booklet “a Women’s Guide to Drug Free Pain Relief”. There we set out both suggested body and ear point treatments, which are described in detail.
The conditions include the following:
Shoulder pain: – this is often associated with breast feeding;
Perineal and after pain;Anxiety and Depression;
Dysmenorrhoea – period pain;
Pre-menstrual stress and headaches;
Residual back pain;
Pelvic floor weakness and incontinence; and
Post Caesarean delivery incision pain
N.B. A combination of body and ear points are described for all the conditions listed above and these can be treated with your Babycare TENS machine and/or your Body clock Stimplus Unit together and or with ear acupressure if the use of a TENS machine is not convenient at the time
Recent Research:Smith CM, Guralnick MS, Gelfand MM, Jeans ME.The effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on post-cesarean pain.
Pain. 1986 Nov;27(2):181-93The results suggest that TENS was significantly more effective than placebo TENS in reducing cutaneous,
movement-associated incisional pain
Tags: Caesarean, incontinence, pain relief, Pelvic floor, Pre-menstrual stress, stimplus tens, TENS, womans guide to pain relief
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
The aim of TENS machine is to reduce the intensity of period pains whilst allowing you to remain alert and in control. It also has the added bonus of promoting a feeling of wellbeing. Babycare TENS machines are excellent for this purpose.
The first step is to place two pairs of electrodes on the lower front and back of your abdomen as shown in the diagrams and instructions within page 17 of our booklet – “A Women’s Guide to Drug Free Pain Relief”. Set the treatment length and use the techniques as described there. The ear points can also be treated with your Stimplus or with acupressure as described at the bottom of page 17.
If you have a Stimplus unit you can also treat the body points as shown in the Stimplus Manual at Chart I ‘Menstrual Pain’ for 30 seconds on each point – don’t forget the hand points on the web space between the first finger and thumb.
Recent Research: Tugay N, et al. (2007) Effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
and interferential current in primary dysmenorrhea. Pain Med. 2007 May-Jun;8(4):295-300.
CONCLUSION: Both transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and interferential current appear to
be effective in primary dysmenorrhea.
Tags: menstrual pain, pain relief, TENS, tens machine, womans guide to pain relief
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
The aim of a TENS machine is to reduce the intensity of pe-menstrual tension, and associated headaches whilst remaining alert and in control.andd also promoting a feeling of general wellbeing. Babycare TENS machines are also excellent for this purpose.
The first step is to place two pairs of TENS electrodes on back of the neck as shown in the diagrams and instructions within our booklet “A Women’s Guide to Drug Free Pain Relief” on page 18. Set the treatment length and use the techniques as described there.
An alternative is to use two electrodes on the point ST36 as shown on page 7 but you need to sit or lie down for this one. The ear points and hand points can also be treated with your Stimplus or with acupressure and this is also described at the bottom of page 18.
If you have a Stimplus unit you can also treat the body points as shown in the Stimplus Manual at Charts H and I ‘Headache, Migraine and Menstrual pain’ for 30 seconds on each point – don’t forget the hand points between the finger and thumb and also don’t forget that you can do this at anytime of the day/night.
Recent Research:Vernon H, McDermaid CS, Hagino C (1999) Systematic review of randomized
clinical trials of complementary/alternative. Complement Ther Med. 1999 Sep;7(3):142-55.
Evidence from a sub-set of high quality studies indicates that some CAM therapies may be useful
in the treatment of these common forms of headache.
Tags: menrtrual pain, pain relief, stimplus tens, TENS, TENS electrodes, womans guide to pain relief
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
The use of electrical stimulation for tackling a smoking habit (Nicotine Detox) has a long history. The aim of electrical stimulation is to reduce the intensity of nicotine withdrawal associated with stopping smoking.
The first step is to place one set of electrodes on the back of the hands as shown in the top diagram on page 18 of our booklet –”An Easy Guide to TENS Pain Relief”and as instructed in the second paragraph on that page.
Next, select the timing to 30 minutes, set the pulse rate to 2 pulses/second and then select continuous mode. The next step is to set the output to obtain a firm intensity. Repeat the treatment after a break of 90 minutes between each treatment and repeat as often as needed to obtain relief.
If you have a Stimplus unit, this can be used at the same time as using your TENS machine to enhance the treatment – follow the instructions on page 3 of our guide showing you how to use your Stimplus – and apply the probe to the points as shown in the chart N(smoking severance)and treat each point for 30 seconds and repeat as needed.
If you are feeling nausea and /or irritability, then follow the instructions at the top of page 21 of the our Easy Guide to TENS Pain Relief by applying the second set of TENS electrodes to these points on the wrist and treat as described above.
It may also be helpful to use other treatments in association withTENS machine e.g. nicotine patches, sprays etc, acupressure on the wrist points (if you want an alternative to using the TENS electrodes, relaxation techniques and brisk walking for 30 minutes etc.
Tags: easy guide to tens, electrical stimulation, electrode pads, Nicotine Detox, stimplus tens, TENS electrodes, tens machine
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
TENS machine is a popular and effective method of pain management used by women who have had a Caesarean Section.
The aim of TENS machines is to reduce the intensity of the post-operative Caesarean abdominal pain and to help keep the mother alert, who is then able to attend to the newborn baby; avoiding the secondary effects of analgesic drugs over the mother-newborn relationship. Babycare TENS machines are specially designed for this purpose.
The treatment could not be more simple – just place two pairs of electrodes on the abdominal wall on each side of the incision line or as shown in the diagrams and instructions on page 21within our booklet – “A Women’s Guide to drug free pain relief.” It is recommended that you use a dedicated Babycare TENS machine during this procedure. It is a safe product and is specially designed for this purpose.
Babycare TENS machines can also be used in conjunction with other methods of pain control e.g. pethidine or other post-operative medication if needed. If you have a Body Clock Stimplus unit you or your partner can also use it on the recommended ear points to help manage pain control as show under the Ear Point treatment section or use acupressure on those points, as shown on page 21 of our Guide.
Recent Research
Lantsev EA, Smirnov AA. The use of transcutaneous electric neurostimulation for postoperative analgesia in parturients undergoing caesarean section. Anesteziol Reanimatol. 1990 Nov-Dec;(6):66-9. The study was performed in 210 women with caesarean section. In 160 patients analgesia was performed with transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation and in 50 patients narcotic analgesics were used. It has been established that both techniques ensure adequate analgesic effect. At the same time transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation, ensuring good to excellent analgesia in 77.5% of women, has no negative effect on haemodynamics and respiratory function and accelerates rehabilitation processes.
Navarro Nuñez C, Pacheco Carrasco M. Transcutaneous electric stimulation (TENS) to reduce pain after cesarean section. Ginecol Obstet Mex. 2000 Feb;68:60-3. This study supports previous findings reporting that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation induces a decrement of 50% on the total amount of analgesic drugs employed. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation showed to effectively reduce the intensity and duration of pain of cutaneous origin, as well as to reduce pain associated with voluntary movements, in all patients. Our results are indicative that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation constitutes an alternative treatment in order to reduce postoperative pain during the immediate period following cesarean birth; reduces the requirements of analgesic drugs; helps on keeping alert the mothers and therefore able to attend the newborn; and avoids secondary effects of analgesic drugs over mother-newborn relationship.
Tags: Caesarean, labour, pain relief, pregnancy, stimplus tens, TENS, womans guide
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