subject: What You Need To Know About Pain Relief [print this page] Youve probably already heard that too much of anything isnt good for you. Well, this advice is especially true where pain relief drugs are concerned. Regular use of medication for pain relief can be addicting, and being dependent on drugs is never good for your body. This realization is, in fact, the reason why many people are now turning to other pain relief options. There are now digital machines and devices that are specifically designed to relieve you of body pains. Whats good about these devices is that you can easily wear them without disrupting your normal routines and they do not carry any negative side effects.
One such pain relief device is called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation or TENS. This device has a patch that you place on your skin, over the area that is directly affected by the pain. This patch will then serve as the entry point of the electrical impulses that will be emitted by the TENS machine. This is how it works: Your brain normally tells you that you are in pain, but the electronic impulses from the TENS will block your sensory nerves such that their pain signals cannot reach your brain. Hence, your brain will be unable to tell you that you are in pain. The machine also generates signals that aid in the normal release of feel good hormones in your body.
Back pain is perhaps the most common type of body pain and if you want to get relief from it, you may try using a TENS machine. The latest versions of the machine already come with an electrical probe that can stimulate the acupuncture points of your body. Of course, the machine also comes complete with instructions that tell you exactly where to place the pads. As long as you read the manual carefully and follow the instructions exactly as they are given, the machine can be the perfect tool for relief from back, head, and neck pain.
Here are a few basic guidelines on how to position the machines electrode pads: For those suffering from joint or muscle pain, the pads must be placed near the source of pain. For those suffering from nerve pain, the pads must be placed on both sides of the spinal column and at the top portion of your legs. First time users are advised to consult their medical specialist about the use of a TENS machine. This is to make sure that you are properly taught how to use the equipment and position the pads. Bear in mind as well that the pads must never be placed over your brain, neck, throat, and eyes.
Remember that the machine allows the user to control the electrical signals, so you should be sure to check the machine settings each time you use it. If you feel any of your muscles twitching, you should be reminded to lower the setting. The right setting makes you feel only a slight tingling sensation. Although this machine has achieved a lot of success in pain relief, take note that not all types of body pains can be relieved by the TENS machine. Therefore, it is still best to consult your doctor about your body pain before trying the machine or any other pain relief option.
