TENS is an acronym for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. TENS units are used to alleviate nerve-related acute or chronic pain conditions. These units stimulate different nerve groups by sending electrical impulses through the nerve strands. The nerve stimulation helps...

A muscle spasm is a sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles. A spasm results from an abnormally sustained muscle contraction and is often painful.  Studies have suggested that the electrical pulses or charges from a TENS unit confuse...

  Tips for skin care To avoid skin irritation, especially if you have sensitive skin, follow these suggestions: 1. Wash the area of skin where you will be placing the electrodes, using mild soap and water. Before applying electrodes be...