TENS application for finger and thumb pain

Man holding fingers due to pain. Finger pain and thumb pain can be treated with a TENS device.

A TENS application can relieve painful tension and has a blocking effect on the transmission of pain signals to the brain. In this way, the pain stimuli cannot be passed on by the nerves and finger or thumb pain is no longer perceived as severely. Pain-relieving, endogenous hormones (the so-called endorphins) are released by the TENS treatment and thus freedom from pain is brought about[1]. In addition, a TENS treatment increases blood circulation[2].

Thumb pain and finger complaints, such as aching fingertips, can be relieved in this way. If you also build up muscles on the forearm with EMS muscle stimulation, overuse of fingers and thumbs is less common.

TENS electrode placement for finger and thumb pain

The figure shows the correct electrode placement for pain therapy with a TENS device for pain in the thumb or fingers. We recommend the finger and wrist electrodes for use.

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  • This guide is for orientation purposes and does not replace the supervision of a doctor or therapist. Please follow the warnings and safety instructions of your device. Changes and errors are possible.

  • Number inside the circle: Channel number

    Circle color: Red = Electrode 1, Black = Electrode 2

The recommended programs for axion TENS devices

Please note when using TENS:

The intensity should be adjusted so that it is felt as a pleasant tingling sensation. The duration of the application should be approx. 40 minutes in order to be able to achieve a lasting reduction in pain. It also makes sense to switch programs every now and then.

What causes finger and thumb pain?

Video tutorial for TENS application for finger and thumb pain

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The advantages of pain treatment with TENS

  • From everywhere

    You can use TENS therapy anywhere. It doesn't matter whether you're sitting comfortably on the sofa or in the office.

  • Drug free

    TENS pain therapy is an alternative to drug pain treatment

  • At any time

    You can use TENS flexibly and at any time. Success can already be achieved after the first treatment

  • Free of side effects

    When used correctly, pain treatment with TENS has practically no side effects

Studies and scientific sources

[1] Ortu, E., Pietropaoli, D., Mazzei, G., Cattaneo, R., Giannoni, M., & Monaco, A. (2015). TENS effects on salivary stress markers: A pilot study. International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology, 114-118. https://doi.org/10.1177/0394632015572072

[2] Cramp, Gilsenan, Lowe & Walsh. (2000). The effect of high- and low-frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation upon cutaneous blood flow and skin temperature in healthy subjects. Clinical Physiology, 20(2), 150-157. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2281.2000.00240.x

[3] Pain in fingers and thumbs. (2020). orthim GmbH & Co. KG. https://www.orthim.de/gesundheit/joint-pain/joint-pain-im-finger-und-daumen/

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