TENS application for tension headaches
If those affected suffer from tension headaches, they usually complain about pain that wraps around the head like a band. This type of headache can be divided into episodic and chronic forms. The episodic headaches last less than 15 days a month. The pain often starts a few hours after waking up and gets worse as the day goes on. The chronic headaches last at least 15 days a month and are present regardless of the time of day. You can relieve the pain with TENS pain therapy [1].
The pain stimulus is not passed on to the brain by the electrical impulses from a TENS device. The stimulation current can also stimulate the body to release endorphins[2]. These are endogenous hormones that have a pain-relieving effect. The TENS treatment also promotes blood circulation[3].

TENS electrode placement for tension headaches
Tension headaches often come from the neck area. For pain treatment with a TENS device, you can attach the electrode as shown in the picture. We recommend the electrode around Ø 3.2 cm.
The recommended programs for axion TENS devices
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STIM-PRO T400
P07
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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.
The advantages of pain treatment with TENS
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From everywhere
You can use TENS therapy anywhere. It doesn't matter whether you're sitting comfortably on the sofa or in the office.
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Drug free
TENS pain therapy is an alternative to drug pain treatment
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At any time
You can use TENS flexibly and at any time. Success can already be achieved after the first treatment
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Free of side effects
When used correctly, pain treatment with TENS has practically no side effects
Studies and scientific sources
[1] Bachmann, J. & Pothmann, R. (2010). TENS. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in pain therapy (4th ed.). Karl F. Haug Verlag.
[2] 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
[3] 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
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