While transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) units are commonly used for pain management, they may not be the most effective treatment option for hip pain. When it comes to hip pain, the underlying causes are often complex and diverse, including issues with the joint, muscles, tendons, or nerves. Hip pain may require a more comprehensive...
Muscle spasms (also known as muscle cramps, charley horses, or “the knot”) are involuntary contractions of the muscles in your body. They can range from minor twitches to painful and even disabling episodes. One place that can be particularly prone to muscle spasms is the tricep, located on the back of your upper arm. Fortunately,...
Electrical stimulation, or e-stim, is a form of therapy that uses electrical signals to trigger muscle contractions, which can provide short-term to long-term pain relief based on the intensity of the e-stim treatment. Medical professionals have used e-stim for decades, and it is now common practice to help treat various issues and conditions, from minor...
When most people think of what a migraine is, they think of a brutal headache that can last for a long time. However, a migraine is much more than just a headache. In fact, it’s not a headache at all — it’s a neurological disorder that causes various physical and psychological symptoms. Therefore, to effectively...
Microcurrent Electrical Therapy (MET) is a relatively new form of electrotherapy used to treat a variety of conditions, including pain. MET was developed in the mid-to-late-1900s by researchers exploring the benefits of extremely low-level electrical currents on the body’s healing processes. Since then, MET has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including chronic...
Endometriosis is a condition that affects the reproductive system, where the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside of it, causing pain and discomfort. Almost half of the female population throughout the world experience endometriosis in some form. Women with endometriosis often experience chronic pain, which can significantly impact their quality of life. One potential...
Chronic knee pain affects over 25% of the population, making it one of the most widespread musculoskeletal disorders worldwide. And, given how much we rely on our knees for everyday activities, it is easy to estimate the extent of the impact that this condition may have on a person’s life. From dealing with recurring pain...
Dealing with any kind of foot pain can be an incredibly frustrating experience. If you have an issue with your foot that’s causing pain, it can be easy to aggravate it every time you put pressure on it. As a result, foot pain can be highly debilitating since something as simple as standing or walking...
Headaches are incredibly common. Almost everybody in the world has a headache occasionally, and they can range from mild to severe. Many people get these headaches often or even daily. However, there are many types of headaches, as well as certain conditions that cause headaches, such as migraines. Migraines are not the same thing as...
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is a treatment that uses electrical signals to relieve pain. It works by sending low-pulse electrical currents to the area of pain, which stimulates the nerve endings. This can help reduce pain by blocking the feeling of pain and stimulating the release of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers....
