How a TENS unit can Help with Arthritis Pain
Here are some expert advice
There are many types of arthritis, usually two types of joint pain: no inflammation or inflammation.
Osteoarthritis causes degeneration of one or more joints, while rheumatoid arthritis can occur in many areas of the body. This diversity is a common cause of joint and muscle pain, stiffness and limited mobility (ADLs) that can hinder the normal basic activities of everyday life. Many people with arthritis tend to take medication, cause dependence and side effects do not.
If you are worried about taking too much medication, you should consider a TENS unit. TENS units - electrodermal nerve stimulation therapy, can help control arthritis pain without the use of additional drugs, as well as reduce the amount of medication and related side effects.
If your joint pain is limited to a single area, a TENS unit may help relieve your pain. Just place the electrode pads above and below or parallel to the related joints.
If your joint pain is in many areas, such as from rheumatoid arthritis, I recommend placing the pad positions in this order.
TENS applied to low back can reduce pain. This happens because the nerve supply to the joints originates from the lumbar spine.
If you are active and have arthritis in the knee.
You can improve your mobility during and immediately after TENS Unit therapy. American College of Rheumatology recommends instructing patients to use TENS as a non-medication (non-medication) therapy in the case of moderate to severe osteoarthritis in the knee. However, it is very important for your medical professional to provide appropriate instructions for you to not participate in physical activity, as it can lead to osteoarthritis or abuse of the surrounding muscles.
If you have joint pain constantly
You should keep the pads attached to the sore area and activate the on / off TENS device when needed. You can safely use it every 30 minutes, up to 3 times a day.
When looking for a TENS unit.
You should find a unit that has both high and low pulse rate components (pulses per second). Research has shown that both are useful in reducing the discomfort of osteoarthritis. Research sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11589643
Important: treatment is needed based on an understanding of the root cause of disease.
So some questions arise:
Inflammation is to eliminate the original cause of cell damage, remove necrotic cells and damaged tissue from initial insult and inflammation, and begin tissue repair.
Inflammation can lead to discomfort and pain. When muscles become inflamed, using TENS can help a lot.
A study conducted by the University of Washington demonstrated that proper stimulation using TENS actually reduces inflammation found deep inside muscle fibers.
Users with extensive back pain often see the relief they need to function normally instead of hunchbacking in the whole day's pain.
There are many types of arthritis, usually two types of joint pain: no inflammation or inflammation.
Osteoarthritis causes degeneration of one or more joints, while rheumatoid arthritis can occur in many areas of the body. This diversity is a common cause of joint and muscle pain, stiffness and limited mobility (ADLs) that can hinder the normal basic activities of everyday life. Many people with arthritis tend to take medication, cause dependence and side effects do not.
If you are worried about taking too much medication, you should consider a TENS unit. TENS units - electrodermal nerve stimulation therapy, can help control arthritis pain without the use of additional drugs, as well as reduce the amount of medication and related side effects.
Advice on how to use TENS units for arthritis - joint pain
If your joint pain is limited to a single area, a TENS unit may help relieve your pain. Just place the electrode pads above and below or parallel to the related joints.
If your joint pain is in many areas, such as from rheumatoid arthritis, I recommend placing the pad positions in this order.
First apply the pads to the most painful area, followed by other areas as needed.
If you have chronic joint pain in your hip or knee.TENS applied to low back can reduce pain. This happens because the nerve supply to the joints originates from the lumbar spine.
If you are active and have arthritis in the knee.
You can improve your mobility during and immediately after TENS Unit therapy. American College of Rheumatology recommends instructing patients to use TENS as a non-medication (non-medication) therapy in the case of moderate to severe osteoarthritis in the knee. However, it is very important for your medical professional to provide appropriate instructions for you to not participate in physical activity, as it can lead to osteoarthritis or abuse of the surrounding muscles.
If you have joint pain constantly
You should keep the pads attached to the sore area and activate the on / off TENS device when needed. You can safely use it every 30 minutes, up to 3 times a day.
Effects of spatially targeted transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation using an electrode array that measures skin resistance on pain and mobility in patients with osteoarthritis in the knee: a randomized controlled trial.(Research sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22119338)
When looking for a TENS unit.
You should find a unit that has both high and low pulse rate components (pulses per second). Research has shown that both are useful in reducing the discomfort of osteoarthritis. Research sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11589643
Important: treatment is needed based on an understanding of the root cause of disease.
So some questions arise:
- Is "Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation" a "blow" to the root of disease?
- Does "Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation" help reduce inflammation?
Does a TENS unit help reduce inflammation?
This is what scientists say:
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) reduces pain through central mechanisms involving spinal cord and brainstem sites. Since TENS acts through central mechanisms, we hypothesized that TENS will reduce chronic bilateral hyperalgesia produced by unilateral inflammation when applied either ipsilateral or contralateral to the site of muscle inflammation.Source: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) reduces chronic hyperalgesia induced by muscle inflammation.
Low or high frequency TENS applied to the gastrocnemius muscle contralateral to the site of inflammation also significantly reduced mechanical hyperalgesia, both ipsilateral and contralateral to the site of inflammation.
Inflammation as a function of the body.
Inflammation is part of the complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells or stimulants and is a cell-protective response. Immunity, blood vessels and molecular mediators.Inflammation is to eliminate the original cause of cell damage, remove necrotic cells and damaged tissue from initial insult and inflammation, and begin tissue repair.
Inflammation can lead to discomfort and pain. When muscles become inflamed, using TENS can help a lot.
A study conducted by the University of Washington demonstrated that proper stimulation using TENS actually reduces inflammation found deep inside muscle fibers.
Similar research has shown that reducing this inflammation greatly reduces pain for:
- Nerves are pinched
- Degenerative disc
- Body aches and pains
Users with extensive back pain often see the relief they need to function normally instead of hunchbacking in the whole day's pain.
A study published in July 2017 related to the effect of TENS on proinflammatory cytokines (reduced proinflammatory cytokines will lead to lower levels of pain), making the following conclusions:
- Although TENS is a widely used method for pain management, some studies focus on reducing inflammation as a result. However, the mechanism of action of TENS for inflammatory processes is not well understood.
- TENS can reduce the inflammatory process and can be used as a physiotherapy treatment of pathologies marked with inflammation and pain.
Choose TENS for rheumatoid arthritis
Because treatment of rheumatoid arthritis requires a combination of methods, including TENS and exercise. EMS machines for exercise, muscle recovery, etc.
See also: TENS vs. EMS: Understand the Difference
If you are looking for additional documentation for TENS in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis:
Natural Synergy Cure - Additional documentation and audio for TENS
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