never mind the long name; simply call it TENS. TENS is simply application of very mild electric shock to certain parts of the body to ease pain.
This process, which feels like a tingling sensation, claims to relieve pain although modern studies are still inconsistent to its efficacy.
what I know and feel is that the mild electric sensation simulates a massage and leaves my back, suffering from chronic back pains, asking for more after the twenty minutes of therapy.
Back in college,I experimented with a DIY TENS gadget bought in kit from in Manila and right now my sister is using one.
looks relaxing.
ReplyDeletei have seen similar set-up for ECG.
Is it done with doctor's supervision?
ReplyDeleteIskoo, what's on my back were actually two TENS devices since my sister found out i can stand electric currents (nasanay na siguro sa lagi nakuryente dati)
ReplyDeleterhodora, nope. no doctor present. my sis is a physical therapist. sometime they also use the device on stroke victims to make muscles move
hhmmm.... ano kaya ng principle ng device n yan...
ReplyDeletewhere can i buy one?? plz reply. tnx
ReplyDeletegemian, lots of them sold in medical stores along bambang street in sta. cruz manila near LRT bambang station :P
ReplyDeleteCool! It's good to hear that you experimented on a DIY gadget. These TENS units are effective treatments that everyone is using these days.
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