LloydsPharmacy Migraine Pain Reliever TENS Machine

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TENS works particularly well on pain you can predict will get worse, such as when doing a certain activity. Turning it on before you do the activity, keeping it on while undertaking the activity and for a while after finishing the activity is often a good way to use TENS. Typically, TENS does not hurt. However, people will have different thresholds regarding how comfortable they find higher-intensity TENS settings. TENS machines offer different features. A person may wish to consider purchasing one with different modes to find the setting that works best for them. What is the disadvantage of TENS? Research shows that people who use a TENS unit on a daily basis at the same frequency and intensity can develop a tolerance to the treatment.

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People with widespread pain often have a localised pain problem which can be helped through using a TENS machine, even if it doesn’t help their more widespread pain. According to a 2014 review, HF TENS treats pain more effectively than LF TENS. In fact, many studies have found LF TENS to be ineffective.

Intensity levels: These allow the user to adjust the unit’s power based on their tolerance. Digital adjustments offer more graded control than dials or knobs. Medicines are used, but only with infrequent headaches. In these cases NSAIDS and aspirin can be used. Caffeine can also prove effective for relieve, but it can also cause worsening symptoms of a tension headache after it wears off. You attach the pads directly to your skin. When the machine is switched on, small electrical impulses are delivered to the affected area of your body, which you feel as a tingling sensation.Besides that of Relaxation techniques, there are different types of therapy and training that can be utilized to help in the process of preventing tension headaches. They are: To provide a more specific form of pain relief, it helps to target the exact location where you are experiencing discomfort. Provided this is an area where it is safe to use a TENS machine, you will be able to experience better results faster by putting the TENS right on the pain point. 2. Never Place Pads on Your Joints or Near Your Face So since there is some evidence pointing to the effectiveness of TENS therapy for headaches and tension headaches it is definitely worth exploring as a treatment. You can use TENS throughout the day for as long as you like, although it should not be used while you're driving, operating machinery, or in the bath or shower. Positioning the pads Apply the electrode pads to the areas as you have been shown – the electrodes must not be touching, and should be at least one pad’s width apart

Gently switch on the TENS machine, the green LED light will indicate that the machine is switched on. Ask your child to turn up the dial slowly until the sensation through the electrode pads is strong but comfortable. Your child should feel a gentle tingle or buzzing sensation.Turn on the TENS machine when the pads are attached in the correct places. You'll feel a slight tingling sensation pass through your skin. Additionally, you can take it anywhere because it is small and light. Because of this ease of portability, people often wear them on buses or at work. The device is silent, so you can wear it without drawing attention. It is also easy to use and understand. Yes. You can place electrode pads on your temples or the sides of the head. for relief from tension headaches. Be careful and always start on the lowest setting on the TENS unit as the temples are very sensitive. If you start to feel any pain from the TENS unit lower the intensity. TENS machines are available for different budgets and conditions, such as foot pain, period pain, and nerve pain. The settings on most machines can be adjusted to suit individual preferences and can be changed to give a different sensation you may prefer.