Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a battery powered device that generates electrical stimulation via electrodes placed on the skin near the affected area. The stimulation reduces pain perception and muscle spasms.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is commonly used to treat postoperative pain, osteoarthritis, painful diabetic neuropathy and some acute pain conditions.

Electrodes are placed over the skin in the affected area and electrical frequency, pulse, intensity, and length of treatment are determined by the physician. TENS can also be used at home, your physician will give you instructions on electrode placement, how to correctly input the electrical pulse, frequency and strength, how to determine how long the treatment should be given, and how often the treatment should be used.