Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation TENS is a method of pain relief involving the use of a mild electrical current. A TENS machine is a small, battery-operated device that has leads connected to sticky pads called electrodes.You attach the pads directly to your skin.
What TENS is used for?
TENS may be able to help reduce pain and muscle spasms caused by a wide range of conditions including:
Arthritis
Period pain
Pelvic pain caused by endometriosis
Knee pain
Neck pain
Sports injuries
Low pain back It’s also sometimes used as a method of pain relief during labour.
