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 ...

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 ...

TENS units. You've probably heard of them before or know a friend who was prescribed one. This article will aim to clear up any confusion about what they are and how they can help. Transcutaneous ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. As much as we’d like to tell you that pain is just the French ...

TENS and EMS are two physical therapy techniques that may help treat pain or stimulate muscle contractions. Both are sometimes called electrical stimulation (e-stim). In this article, we’ll look at ...

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 ...