TENS Therapy
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is a pain management modality that delivers low-voltage electrical currents through electrodes placed on the skin to reduce pain signals.
Definition
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is a pain management modality that delivers low-voltage electrical currents through electrodes placed on the skin to reduce pain signals.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
TENS works through two mechanisms depending on the settings: at high frequency (50-150 Hz), it activates the gate control theory of pain by stimulating large-diameter nerve fibers that block pain signals from reaching the brain; at low frequency (1-10 Hz), it triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers. TENS is commonly used for acute and chronic pain including back pain, neck pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, post-surgical pain, and labor pain. It is non-invasive, has minimal side effects, and can be used as part of a physical therapy program or at home with a portable unit. While TENS provides symptom relief, it is best used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
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What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about tens therapy — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1What does TENS therapy feel like?
- 2Can I use TENS at home?
- 3Does TENS actually work for pain?
- 4Is TENS therapy covered by insurance?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk answers questions about TENS therapy, verifies insurance coverage for electrical stimulation, and includes it in treatment plan scheduling.
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Common questions about tens therapy.
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is a pain management modality that delivers low-voltage electrical currents through electrodes placed on the skin to reduce pain signals. TENS works through two mechanisms depending on the settings: at high frequency (50-150 Hz), it activates the gate control theory of pain by stimulating large-diameter nerve fibers that block pain signals from reaching the brain; at low frequency (1-10 Hz), it triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers. TENS is commonly used for acute and chronic pain including back pain, neck pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, post-surgical pain, and labor pain.
Your physical therapy provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about TENS therapy, verifies insurance coverage for electrical stimulation, and includes it in treatment plan scheduling.
Your physical therapy provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about TENS therapy, verifies insurance coverage for electrical stimulation, and includes it in treatment plan scheduling.
Your physical therapy provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about TENS therapy, verifies insurance coverage for electrical stimulation, and includes it in treatment plan scheduling.
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