How 'Tens' Works - TensCare Unicare Mode D'emploi

coupled with long impulse times, for
example, have a purifying and
relaxing effect through individual
contractions,
circulation in the treated muscle is
simultaneously
removal of metabolic end products
is supported (lymphatic drainage).
In contrast, by means of a rapid
succession of
(fibrillation), medium
(20-50 Hz) can put a high level of
strain on the muscle, thus promoting
the muscular structure.
Each preset programme has a
specific frequency and pulse width
that will offer the best results for the
type of incontinence treated.

8. HOW 'TENS' WORKS

T.E.N.S. stands for Transcutaneous
Electrical Nerve Stimulation. T.E.N.S.
stimulates your body's own natural
defences against pain, namely the
release of endorphins. TENS is totally
safe and has been used successfully
by thousands of pain sufferers.
TENS sends a gentle stimulation
through the skin which works in TWO
ways:
Pain Gate
It stimulates the
sensory nerves,
which carry touch
and temperature
signals. These
whereby the
improved and
contractions
frequencies
nerves go to the same connections
in the spine as the nerves carrying
pain. A strong sensory signal will
block the pain signal travelling up
the spine to the brain. This is known
as closing the "Pain Gate" and
takes effect quite quickly after the
unit is switched on. When the gate is
open, pain messages get through to
the brain and we feel pain. When
the gate is closed, these pain
messages are blocked, and we do
not feel pain.
Evidence suggests
produce pain relief in a similar way
to 'rubbing the pain better'. The
pain gate can be closed by
activation of mechanoreceptors
through 'rubbing the skin'.
Scientifically, the pain gate works by
release of chemical in the synapse
at spinal level
transmission of pain signal.
Endorphin Release
At low frequency
settings, and
slightly stronger
outputs, TENS
drives the motor
nerves to produce
a small repetitive
muscle contraction. This is seen by
the brain as exercise, and this
promotes the release of endorphins
- your body's own natural pain killer.
The relief builds up and normally
takes about 40 minutes to reach a
maximum level which can last for
14
that TENS
that inhibits