What is TENS? Q&A with Dr. Ho
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Video Transcription:
- Hi everyone, welcome back to Dr. Ho's Healthy Living Blog. We have Dr. Ho himself,
because we have questions. What is a TENS machine? Have you heard of it before? Well Dr. Ho is here to answer our questions. So let's start with the first one. Dr. Ho, what is a TENS machine?
- Well, if you suffer with pain, muscle tension, or bad circulation, a TENS unit can help you. TENS, T-E-N-S, stands for Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation, okay. There's also another term called EMS, Electric Muscle Stimulator. Now, our TENS device here, have both technology. And what it does, this device will generate electrical impulses, that goes right through the skin, that's why it's called transcutaneous, and by stimulating the nerve and muscle, we can help to relax the muscle, improve the circulation, and relieve the cause of your pain.
- So what does it feel like when you're actually attaching the pads?
- Oh, yes.
- What does using the TENS feel like?
- Well, some of you may see someone using a TENS device, and you see the muscle moving. Well, it doesn't hurt, I wanna assure you that. When you close your eyes, it actually feels like somebody's actually massaging your muscle from the inside out. It's very soothing, very relaxing, and it's one of the best things you can do just to relieve your stress.
- Great, so, as a doctor of chiropractic, how did you get interested in TENS therapy?
- Well, what I find is, most of my patients who have pain, are undertreated. A lot of people don't have the time to come see me regularly. And many people don't have the insurance or the money to come for regular treatment. So I developed my TENS system, so that my patient can get affordable treatment any time they want. Because I find, if you can relieve your pain right away, you can become more active. You can work better, play better, and get a good night's sleep. If you can do that, you get your life back.
- Okay, so, quick summary, what are the benefits of using TENS?
- Well, if you suffer with pain, say neck pain, tension shoulder, back pain, especially a disc problem, or herniation causing sciatic nerve pain, or if you have joint pain from arthritis, or playing sports, in your hands, knees, in your feet, or if you have bad circulation, you always get muscle cramps in your feet, or you stand on your feet all day, it helps to relieve the muscle tension and the pain and improve the circulation. And also for someone who has a lot of stress, or who works hard, you get sore muscles, and you can't relax, this is something you use to relax yourself, calm your mind, and get a good night's sleep. So this is something I believe, practically every home should have, because most of us work hard or do something, and as we age, we need something that we can use on our own to relieve the aches and pains so we can have a better life.
- That sounds great. Well Dr. Ho, thank you so much for teaching us about TENS, and the benefits from TENS, and, until next time, we'll see you then, bye.
Video Transcription:
- Hi everyone, welcome back to Dr. Ho's Healthy Living Blog. We have Dr. Ho himself,
because we have questions. What is a TENS machine? Have you heard of it before? Well Dr. Ho is here to answer our questions. So let's start with the first one. Dr. Ho, what is a TENS machine?
- Well, if you suffer with pain, muscle tension, or bad circulation, a TENS unit can help you. TENS, T-E-N-S, stands for Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation, okay. There's also another term called EMS, Electric Muscle Stimulator. Now, our TENS device here, have both technology. And what it does, this device will generate electrical impulses, that goes right through the skin, that's why it's called transcutaneous, and by stimulating the nerve and muscle, we can help to relax the muscle, improve the circulation, and relieve the cause of your pain.
- So what does it feel like when you're actually attaching the pads?
- Oh, yes.
- What does using the TENS feel like?
- Well, some of you may see someone using a TENS device, and you see the muscle moving. Well, it doesn't hurt, I wanna assure you that. When you close your eyes, it actually feels like somebody's actually massaging your muscle from the inside out. It's very soothing, very relaxing, and it's one of the best things you can do just to relieve your stress.
- Great, so, as a doctor of chiropractic, how did you get interested in TENS therapy?
- Well, what I find is, most of my patients who have pain, are undertreated. A lot of people don't have the time to come see me regularly. And many people don't have the insurance or the money to come for regular treatment. So I developed my TENS system, so that my patient can get affordable treatment any time they want. Because I find, if you can relieve your pain right away, you can become more active. You can work better, play better, and get a good night's sleep. If you can do that, you get your life back.
- Okay, so, quick summary, what are the benefits of using TENS?
- Well, if you suffer with pain, say neck pain, tension shoulder, back pain, especially a disc problem, or herniation causing sciatic nerve pain, or if you have joint pain from arthritis, or playing sports, in your hands, knees, in your feet, or if you have bad circulation, you always get muscle cramps in your feet, or you stand on your feet all day, it helps to relieve the muscle tension and the pain and improve the circulation. And also for someone who has a lot of stress, or who works hard, you get sore muscles, and you can't relax, this is something you use to relax yourself, calm your mind, and get a good night's sleep. So this is something I believe, practically every home should have, because most of us work hard or do something, and as we age, we need something that we can use on our own to relieve the aches and pains so we can have a better life.
- That sounds great. Well Dr. Ho, thank you so much for teaching us about TENS, and the benefits from TENS, and, until next time, we'll see you then, bye.
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