Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) uses low-voltage electrical currents to relieve pain. A TENS unit is a small device that delivers the current at or near your nerves to block or …

Jan 19, 2024 · Some people use a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit to treat pain. This device works by sending electrical impulses through the skin.

Sep 1, 2024 · A TENS machine is small -- about the size of an iPad mini. It’s connected to a series of electrodes, which are put on your skin to deliver a low-voltage electrical charge. The …

Nov 19, 2024 · TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) is a type of pain relief therapy. A TENS unit is a device that delivers gentle electrical impulses through the skin, which helps …

A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS or TNS) is a device that produces mild electric current to stimulate the nerves for therapeutic purposes.

Oct 1, 2025 · What is a TENS unit? Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a method of pain relief. It uses an electric current to soothe or distract from pain. A TENS unit …

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a therapy that uses mild electricity to treat pain. A TENS machine is a small gadget with wires. The wires attach to sticky electrode pads …

Mar 25, 2023 · For some people with certain types of pain, a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) machine is used as an alternative to painkilling medication.

What Is a TENS Machine? TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. It’s a small, battery-powered device that sends gentle electrical pulses through sticky electrode pads …

The battery-operated TENS unit is portable, and about the size of a deck of cards. The unit is comprised of a small 9-volt power pack attached to electrodes that send electrical impulses …