Electric Muscle Stimulation
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) uses electric stimulation of the muscles to relieve pain. Although TENS therapy has traditionally been a pain management treatment, many Georgia Spinal Health & Wellness patients receive TENS therapy as a way of promoting improved wellness.
A TENS machine works by sending electrical impulses directly into the body through electrodes. However, the impulses are low frequency so the sports injury therapy is completely safe. As the nerves are stimulated by the impulses, pain signals to the brain are decreased. Most patients will also experience an increase in the production of endorphins, providing a healthy dose of the body’s natural painkiller.
Common Uses
TENS has a number of useful applications for offering pain relief; however, results will vary depending on the severity of your condition. If you have suffered a back, neck or knee injury then TENS may help you find relief from pain. Many of our patients who suffer from chronic arthritis pain find TENS helps ease their pain.
At Georgia Spinal Health & Wellness, we also use TENS as part of our sports medicine treatments. For many athletes, the therapy speeds up rehabilitation. When an athlete is experiencing less pain, he or she is better able to exercise and build up strength. Without the aid of TENS therapy, this process can take much longer, resulting in the athlete being out of action for longer than they would like.
It is also worth noting that there are ongoing studies on the effectiveness of TENS as a treatment. At Georgia Spinal Health & Wellness, we look forward to using the data from those studies to further improve the treatment options we can offer our patients.
If you think TENS can help you manage your pain or improve your overall well-being, contact Georgia Spinal Health & Wellness to set up an appointment today.
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Georgia Spinal Health & Wellness
Based on 17 reviews
They treated me after two different injuries and I now have full range of motion, am pain-free, and feel like I’m good as new again. I’d highly recommend Dr. Surloff and Dr. Hochman – they’re amazing at what they do and they really care about helping you get better. Plus they’re more than just chiropractic – physical therapy, massage, IDD therapy and more.

David Wright
In all my years of going to a Dr. I’ve never had someone with better bed side manners, personable, friendly and genuinely interested in your health care. His staff are the best, clean and punctual.
If you’re looking for a professional that has a heart, then go to Georgia Spinal and “stand up straight” again!.

Jake Starkey
I have had IDD, chiropractic, massage and physical therapy with them over the last few years and have nothing but good things to say about this practice. Everyone there is super friendly and you can tell that Dr. Hochman is genuinely concerned for your wellness

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