Reducing Body Pain: TENS

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Experiencing body aches and pains? Visit your physical therapist. He/she can recommend a suitable program for you. At home, you can also use the TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) machine, which is a nifty little device that transmits electrical impulses through electrodes to specific parts of your body. The electrical impulses produced by the TENS device actually block pain signals to the brain and raise your level of endorphins. It can also lessen the need for pain medications, and that's always a good thing. You will feel a weird and tingly sensation at first, but after a while, it can get really good and relaxing, especially when paired with a heating pad. It is widely used for acute and chronic pain, but it is important to ask your PT how to use it properly. A TENS unit costs around P2000-P6000 pesos, depending on the features, and can be bought at medical shops in Bambang or elsewhere.