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What is TENS?
TENS, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation,
which stimulates nerves through the skin. It is
recognized as a clinically proven, eective, non-
medication method of treating pain from certain
causes. It manages pain by stopping the pain gate
to prevent pain signal transmission to the brain,
and
helps to release endorphin to sooth pain by
stimulating nerves. It is free from side-eects when
used properly, and can be used as a simple means
of
self-treatment. The method is scientically proven
and a medical approved method. Your GP must check
any symptoms to be treated with TENS and must give
instructions how to perform TENS self-treatment.