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Posts Tagged ‘tens machine’Elle tens helped alot!!Tuesday, January 24th, 2012I finally gave birth the 4th January 2012 (1 week over due time) to a wonderful boy!
I used the Elle Tens from the outset, with the help of my husband who placed the electrodes for me!
After having used it for more than 1 hour, I wasn’t sure that it was really working, but once I took it off, I realised that Elle tens was helping a lot!!!!
Having tried the machine myself, I am confident to market this product in Denmark and to recommend it to other mothers to be.
You can use your Stimplus/TENS for migraines!Friday, July 23rd, 2010Anyone 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. Babycare TENS drives away your period pain!Friday, July 23rd, 2010The 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. Stimulate and Detox!Friday, July 23rd, 2010The 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. Using TENS with Tennis ElbowThursday, July 15th, 2010
This is another common condition where TENS machines can be used to help with pain control and to return the range of elbow movement back to normality. The aim of TENS machines is to reduce the intensity of pain at rest or on movement, reduce the inflammation and promote a gradual return to normal function. The first step is to place one of the electrodes over the outer aspect of the elbow over the most painful area, if known, and the second one opposite on the inner aspect of the elbow. This can be seen in the diagrams on page 14 in our Easy Guide to TENS Pain Relief. The next step is to select the timing, pulse rate, mode and intensity and then use your TENS machine as often as needed – this may be continuously during the first few days and at an intensity which may be fairly strong and firm or quite strong later which overrides the pain as you begin to move the elbow joint actively or passively with your other arm – it is a matter of personal preference and trial to see which suits you best! After a few days, it should be possible to reduce the treatment time to shorter sessions of around 30-60 minutes and then 30 minutes once or twice each a day as your symptoms improve.
It may also be very helpful to use other treatments at this time in association with TENS machine e.g. analgesics, anti-inflammatories and local anti-inflammatory gel, mousse or spray e.g. ibuprofen or similar and cold or hot packs. Consult your medical practitioner or pharmacist if necessary, Gentle exercise can also be helpful, beginning with passive and then active exercise, including stretching exercises with a full range of elbow movement as your condition improves and returns to normal. Recent Research:
1.Chesterton LS, van der Windt DA, Sim J, Lewis M, Mallen CD, Mason EE, Warlow C, Vohora K, Hay EM. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for the management of tennis elbow: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial: the TATE trial (ISRCTN 87141084). BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2009 Dec 11;10:156. This study is currently underway and ends in 2011. 2. Su X, Wu ZQ Cao XM, Effects of electro-acupuncture of different frequencies for treatment of patients with refractory tennis elbow syndrome. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2010 Jan;30(1):43-5. The electro-acupuncture of a pulsed waveform is better than the electro-acupuncture of continuous waveform and is a better treatment for refractory tennis elbow syndrome. Using TENS with a heart pacemakerThursday, July 15th, 2010We and other TENS machine providers state that one shouldn’t use a TENS machine with a pacemaker. This is a precaution just in case the TENS machine stimulation affects the functioning of the pacemaker and provokes an irregular heart action. Medical literature does not show this having been tested (or experienced before). There is nothing in the literature to confirm this might be a problem, but we nevertheless suggest if you have a pacemaker and want to use TENS machine, that you contact your consultant cardiologist for his/her advice. Your cardiologist may wish to set up a TENS machine for you and monitor your heart tracing to assess your suitability for using TENS machine on a regular basis.
a. If you are suffering with chronic heart failure then you should consult your medical advisor for permission to use TENS machine. b. If you suffer with a heart murmur again please consult your cardiologist for advice before using TENS machine. c. While TENS machine is used for angina pain, especially in Europe, here in the UK we would recommend that you consult your medical advisor first before using TENS machine. d. If you have had a recent myocardial infarction (heart attack/coronary thrombosis) especially if there was any a serious heart rhythm disturbances at the time or even a cardiac arrest, then you must seek advice from you Cardiologist or Specialist Cardiac Nurse before you use TENS machine. 
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