There is a two-way relationship between sleep and pain. Poor sleep makes pain worse and pain disrupts sleep. So it is not surprising that most people with chronic pain also have poor sleep. This may include a short sleep duration, difficulty falling asleep, waking up at night and altered sleep cycles. Quell® offers patented technology […]
Read Full PostMany over-the-counter (OTC) TENS devices claim to be “prescription strength.” What does that actually mean and is it an important distinction? In this post we will define prescription strength TENS and examine its use in TENS marketing. Prescription Strength TENS An OTC treatment that is prescription strength is one that is as strong as a […]
Read Full PostTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a safe, non-pharmacological approach to chronic pain management. In this post we discuss five ways that you can maximize the pain relief you experience with TENS. Use a Strong, Comfortable Intensity Stimulation intensity, that is how much electrical power is stimulating your nerves, is the most important factor determining […]
Read Full PostTENS has been used for 50 years to provide pain relief, however the reason it works remains something of a mystery. The most common explanation is based on the pain regulation theory proposed by Drs. Ronald Melzack and Patrick Wall in 1965 called the “pain gate theory.” This theory states that stimulation of nerves carrying […]
Read Full PostBackground About one-quarter of adults suffer from frequent knee pain, which limits their mobility, disrupts their sleep and decreases their quality of life. Chronic knee pain is usually treated with anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, and sometimes with prescription opioids. However, these medications may not be effective and often have side effects. Opioids are particularly […]
Read Full PostThis is the last post in our series exploring how TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) devices work. Our intention has been to go “under the hood” of these valuable pain relief devices to help you understand their operation. We explored key technical specifications and operating principles. We hope this information is useful when deciding on […]
Read Full PostThis is the ninth post in a series exploring how TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) devices work. Our intention is to go “under the hood” of these valuable pain relief devices to help you understand their operation. We explore key technical specifications and operating principles. We hope this information is useful when deciding on a […]
Read Full PostThis is the eighth in a series of posts that explore how TENS devices work. Our intention is to go “under the hood” of these useful pain relief devices to help you understand their operation. We explore key technical specifications and operating principles. We hope this information is valuable when deciding on a TENS device […]
Read Full PostThis is the seventh in a series of posts that explore how TENS devices work. Our intention is to go “under the hood” of these useful pain relief devices to help you understand their operation. We explore key technical specifications and operating principles. We hope this information is valuable when deciding on a TENS device […]
Read Full PostThis is the sixth in a series of posts that explore how TENS devices work. Our intention is to go “under the hood” of these useful pain relief devices to help you understand their operation. We explore key technical specifications and operating principles. We hope this information is valuable when deciding on a TENS device […]
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