TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) can help relieve most cases of common pain including acute (recent injury), sub-acute (several days to weeks after injury) and even chronic (more than a few months after injury) pain.

TENS works by sending safe, gentle electrical pulses across the surface of the skin where they are picked up by sensory nerves. The pulses interfere with pain signals traveling to the brain, which decreases your perception to pain. The gentle pulses also stimulate your body to produce higher levels of endorphins, a natural sedative.

TENS Units help back and neck pain caused by trauma or continual strain. The body responds to such pain with muscle guarding, an attempt to immobilize the painful area by tightening the muscles. Muscle guarding impairs circulation in the affected area and slows down healing. TENS therapy breaks this pain cycle and allows you to move better with less pain!

While it is advised to have a professional fit you for a TENS unit, they are available for purchase without prescription.