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TENS: SAFE DRUG FREE PAIN RELIEF

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Hi all

Have been away for several weeks in north Qld and

Its been pretty hectic this month.

Thanks to all the people who have purchased the machines and hope your pain is being managed with the tens unit.


Multiple Sclerosis
I have had many people come to me at an exhibition and speak about a friend or relative with MS.
Below is information I have taken from the Multiple Sclerosis Trust website. All information is courtesy of the MS Trust. I think it is easier to pass on information direct rather than me trying to second guess an expert.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is the application of a small electric current to relieve pain and can be a useful tool in the management of pain in multiple sclerosis. TENS does not get rid of the pain or the underlying problem permanently and is something that needs to be used on a long-term basis.
TENS is recommended in the NICE Guidline for people with musculoskeletal pain that has not responded to medication. However, it can be used in conjunction with medication and also for some types of neuropathic pain. It is most useful for alleviating chronic pain, for example:
dysasthetic extremity pain the pain that is described as burning, tingling or shooting in nature;
back pain often caused by reduced mobility, poor posture and the use of wheelchairs and other aids;
painful leg spasms TENS may be useful where anti-spasmodic medications are not tolerated.

Bulging disc (also called protruding, herniated, or ruptured disc). The intervertebral discs are under constant pressure. As discs degenerate and weaken, cartilage can bulge or be pushed into the space containing the spinal cord or a nerve root, causing pain. Studies have shown that most herniated discs occur in the lower, lumbar portion of the spinal column.A much more serious complication of a ruptured disc is cauda equina syndrome, which occurs when disc material is pushed into the spinal canal and compresses the bundle of lumbar and sacral nerve roots. Permanent neurological damage may result if this syndrome is left untreated.
Sciatica is a condition in which a herniated or ruptured disc presses on the sciatic nerve, the large nerve that extends down the spinal column to its exit point in the pelvis and carries nerve fibers to the leg. This compression causes shock-like or burning low back pain combined with pain through the buttocks and down one leg to below the knee, occasionally reaching the foot. In the most extreme cases, when the nerve is pinched between the disc and an adjacent bone, the symptoms involve not pain but numbness and some loss of motor control over the leg due to interruption of nerve signaling. The condition may also be caused by a tumor, cyst, metastatic disease, or degeneration of the sciatic nerve root.
Spinal degeneration from disc wear and tear can lead to a narrowing of the spinal canal. A person with spinal degeneration may experience stiffness in the back upon awakening or may feel pain after walking or standing for a long time.Spinal stenosis related to congenital narrowing of the bony canal predisposes some people to pain related to disc disease.
Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease marked by progressive decrease in bone density and strength. Fracture of brittle, porous bones in the spine and hips results when the body fails to produce new bone and/or absorbs too much existing bone. Women are four times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis. Caucasian women of northern European heritage are at the highest risk of developing the condition.
Skeletal irregularities produce strain on the vertebrae and supporting muscles, tendons, ligaments, and tissues supported by spinal column. These irregularities include scoliosis, a curving of the spine to the side; kyphosis, in which the normal curve of the upper back is severely rounded; lordosis, an abnormally accentuated arch in the lower back; back extension, a bending backward of the spine; and back flexion, in which the spine bends forward.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points particularly in the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips. Additional symptoms may include sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, and anxiety.
Spondylitis refers to chronic back pain and stiffness caused by a severe infection to or inflammation of the spinal joints. Other painful inflammations in the lower back include osteomyelitis (infection in the bones of the spine) and sacroiliitis (inflammation in the sacroiliac joints).

Most people who have had these problems or are still being treated by them believe TENS has given them either temporary pain relief or they rely heavily on the tens machine in stead of using drugs.

If you are unsure about using tens please see your physcian or physiotherapist. Some of the information above was courtesy of The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Posted by Peter Thornton at 3:25 PM

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