Tens Unit for Menstrual Cramps and Pain (Dysmenorrhea)
Menstrual pain is also known as dysmenorrhea or period pain. The term dysmenorrhea is Greek for painful menstruation. Many women experience discomfort at the time of their periods. For most, this does not interfere with their daily lives or require any special attention.
Dysmenorrhea is a widespread female problem which causes reduced quality of life, a need for medical treatment, and absence from school or work. A recent Canadian study found that 60% of menstruating women had primary dysmenorrhea with 51% reporting limitations of daily activities and 17% reporting absenteeism; 60% had moderate or severe pain.
However, for some women their monthly period is painful, problematic and in some cases disabling. It can interfere with their lives because of the pain and inconvenience caused. If you get menstrual cramps, you know how absolutely debilitating they can be. And most of women want to minimize our intake of pain medication.
Period pain is usually felt as painful muscle cramps in your lower tummy, which can sometimes spread to your back and thighs. Sometimes the pain comes in intense spasms, while at other times the pain may be dull but more constant.
There are a number of ways you can treat your painful periods at home. For example, gentle exercise, a hot water bottle, a warm bath, massage of the lower abdomen or relaxation techniques such as Pilates. Although you may not stop your pain completely, these measures can often help to ease or reduce it.
Another way to help alleviate the pain is by using TENS Unit (Transcutaneous electronic nerve stimulation)
A TENS machine is ideal for the treatment of painful menstruation. It is non-evasive and drug free.
Tens Unit Pad Placement Guide For Menstrual Cramps and Pain
Electrode pads are placed near the area of. TENS Unit uses soothing pulses that are sent via the pads through the skin and along the nerve fibres. The pulses suppress menstrual pain signals to the brain. TENS unit also encourages the body to produce higher levels of its own natural pain killing chemicals ie endorphins and encephalins.
The TechCare PLUS24 TENS unit is indicated for the relief of simple or primary menstrual pain (dysmenorrhoea).
The TechCare PLUS24 TENS unit may also help to relieve the pain of secondary menstrual pain due to conditionssuch as endometriosis, fibroids or pelvic inflammatory disease. However if there is a question as to the reason for the pain then you should seek medical advice to establish the cause and identify the correct treatment.
The TechCare PLUS24 TENS unit applies a small electric current through two electrode patches placed on the lower abdomen. This causes muscles in the uterine area to relax and a calming analgesic effect results. By reducing menstrual pain, The TechCare PLUS24 TENS improves the sense of wellbeing and allows normal activity to resume while it is worn.
The TechCare PLUS24 TENS unit is safe, non-invasive, drug-free, and therefore has no side effects, and can be worn comfortably while engaging in normal activities.
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