How Electrotherapy Pain Relief Works - Omron electroTHerapy PM3030 Instruction Manual

What is it?
The electroTHERAPY for pain relief device is a 3-program,
portable device designed for adults only. It is designed to reduce
and relieve muscle and joint pain, stiffness and numbness in the
arms, legs and foot by applying electrical nerve stimulation to the
surface of the skin near the site of the pain. It can be successfully
used in conjunction with any other pain treatment or medication.
This type of therapy, called Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve
Stimulator (TENS), has been used for over 30 years by medical
professionals such as physical therapists and chiropractors.
HOW electroTHerapy FOr paIN reLIeF WOrKS
How does it work?
Scientific theory suggests that electrical stimulation therapy may
work in several ways:
1. The gentle electrical pulses move through the skin to nearby
nerves to block or shut out the pain message from ever
reaching the brain from the source of the pain.
2. The gentle electrical pulses increase the production of the
body's natural pain killer, such as endorphins.
3. Furthermore, it is thought that the electrical stimulation
improves blood circulation as well. Muscles contract and relax
with the flow of the electrical stimulation. With repeated
contracting and relaxing, the blood flows in and out and the
blood circulation is improved.
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