How Electronic Nerve Stimulator Works - Omron HV-F013 Instruction Manual

What is it?
The OMRON Electronic Nerve Stimulator unit is a portable
device designed for adults only. It is designed to reduce and
relieve muscle and joint pain, stiffness and numbness in the
back, arms, legs, shoulder and foot by applying electrical nerve
stimulation to the surface of the skin near the site of the pain.
Any of the modes can safely be used on body parts or pains
described in this manual or Quick Start Guide/Pad Placement
Guide. Just find one that feels good and is comfortable on your
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 Electronic Nerve Stimulator WORKS

How does it work?
Scientific theory suggests that electrical stimulation therapy may
work in several ways:
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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.