Recently, I wrote an article sharing my over-the-counter toolbox of items that help me manage life with rheumatoid arthritis. One of those items, specifically, garnered a lot of questions and ...

Many brands offer transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) units that can help reduce pain. They are suitable for people with sciatica, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. However, they may not be ...

A TENS unit can help reduce pain and muscle spasms in people with restless legs syndrome. TENS should not be used if you have a pacemaker, epilepsy, cancer, are pregnant, or have a blood clot.

Some experts recommend using a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit with four electrodes placed on your lower abdomen and back for constipation relief. But research has revealed ...

Even though researchers disagree on its effectiveness for lower back pain, they consider transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) safe with a low risk of complications. Learn where to place ...

A TENS unit is a small device that uses electrical impulses to help reduce pain. TENS units may help relieve pain from conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, or knee pain. Check with a healthcare ...

A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit works by delivering small electrical impulses through electrodes with adhesive pads to attach them to a person’s skin. Research has not proven ...

One of the biggest ongoing threads we have in the forum I help admin revolves around the subject of pain. We all know how pain can be disabling, or if not disabling, still influential over our moods, ...

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If you suffer from chronic pain or want to treat acute pain drug-free, you may find the relief you need from a TENS unit. Using a process called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, TENS units ...