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TENS machine is a popular and effective method of pain management used by women who have had a Caesarean Section.The aim of TENS machines is to reduce the intensity of the post-operative Caesarean abdominal pain and to help keep the mother alert, who is then able to attend to the newborn baby; avoiding the secondary effects of analgesic drugs over the mother-newborn relationship. Babycare TENS machines are specially designed for this purpose.The treatment could not be more simple – just place tw … read more

This is another common condition where TENS machines can be used to help with pain control and to return the range of elbow movement back to normality. The aim of TENS machines is to reduce the intensity of pain at rest or on movement, reduce the inflammation and promote a gradual return to normal function.The first step is to place one of the electrodes over the outer aspect of the elbow over the most painful area, if known, and the second one opposite on the inner aspect of the elbow. This ca … read more

We and other TENS machine providers state that one shouldn't use a TENS machine with a pacemaker. This is a precaution just in case the TENS machine stimulation affects the functioning of the pacemaker and provokes an irregular heart action.Medical literature does not show this having been tested (or experienced before). There is nothing in the literature to confirm this might be a problem, but we nevertheless suggest if you have a pacemaker and want to use TENS machine, that you contact your c … read more

Running around open fields and on the beach with your children, cycling through a forest with the sun peeking through the trees, knitting a beautiful scarf, typing a long email or writing a letter to a good friend…are these mere memories?As an Osteoarthritis sufferer you may quite possibly be nodding your head in agreement with that last line.Life is definitely not as easy as it used to be. Many joints are now stiff and painful to use, be it in the knees, hips, fingers, hands or other places. … read more

TENS is a non-invasive, drug free, self controlled, highly effective treatment for pain. It is used worldwide and recommended by sports coaches, physiotherapy departments, pain clinics, doctors and other medical practitioners. A TENS machine will ease pain, and should result in a decrease of drug intake. For many the relief is dramatic.Read our articles on how a TENS machines can relieve many different maladies and share your views and experiences. … read more