Electrotherapy

Service Description

TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), this modality is a great pain reliever especially when an injury is still in the acute phase (when the injury has recently taken place). This is a non invasive modality is a used when the injured site is still very sensitive and extremely irritable. It is a means of providing pain relief without medication and works by stimulating the nerves to either distract them from sending pain signals to the brain, or by stimulating the brain to produce natural painkillers, which are stored within the body. While the concept of using electricity on the body may sound painful, many people find the sensation relaxing. With TENS, for example, the individual experiences a tingling, vibrating, or buzzing sensation. • Send out electrical impulses that block or interfere with the body's pain signals, leading to reduced pain. • Create a heating effect within the body which improves circulation and stimulates healing. Electrical stimulation may directly block transmission of pain signals along nerves. In addition, electrical stimulation has been shown to promote the release of endorphins, the natural painkillers produced by the body.