TENS studies and scientific sources

TENS is considered an alternative form of treatment for pain of any kind without the use of painkillers. Since this form of treatment is considered to be free of side effects when used correctly, a TENS device is also very popular with physiotherapists and is often used there.

There are now TENS devices that you can use to relieve your pain at home. The devices usually cost less than the deductible for physiotherapeutic treatments and you also save yourself the journey.

There has been a lot of discussion about the effects of TENS, but there are now a large number of studies and scientific articles on TENS treatment of pain. If you have any questions regarding our TENS device or the use of TENS to relieve your pain, do not hesitate to contact us by email at customerservice@axion.shop or by calling +49 7152 - 353 911 - 0 , our trained medical product specialists Experts will be happy to help you. The following overview shows some of these studies and sources on TENS.

Generally:

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

Key statement: TENS helps to promote blood circulation

 

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

Key statement: The release of endorphins during TENS treatment leads to stress reduction

 

Bachmann, J. & Pothmann, R. (2010). TENS. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in pain therapy (4th ed.). Karl F. Haug Verlag.

Key statement: TENS can help with a variety of complaints

 

Bavarian Radio. Pain therapy: What are the benefits of TENS devices? https://www.br.de/messengers/knowledge/ache-therapy-was-bring-tens-geraete,S5NIcUf

Key statement: TENS can be used against many different types of pain

medical newspaper. TENS reduces pain when moving. https://www.aerztezeitung.de/Medizin/TENS-REDUCED-DEN- MOVEMENT PAIN-267322.html

Key statement: With TENS, a short-term improvement in symptoms can be achieved with exercise. In a US study, the pain threshold was not only increased at the direct site of action, but also in untreated areas. In addition, the body's own pain inhibition and fatigue were reduced immediately after use

Arthritis:

Aiyejusunle, CB, Kola-Korolo, TA & Ajiboye, OA (2007). Comparison of the effects of tens and sodium salicylate iontophoresis in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee. Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.4314/nqjhm.v17i1.12539

Key takeaway: TENS may improve pain relief and increase functional activity in osteoarthritis

Cetin N, Aytar A, Atalay A & Akman MN (2008). Comparing Hot Pack, Short-Wave Diathermy, Ultrasound, and TENS on Isokinetic Strength, Pain, and Functional Status of Women with Osteoarthritic Knees. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 87(6), 443-451. https://doi.org/10.1097/phm.0b013e318174e467

Key takeaway: When TENS is used before isokinetic exercise, TENS can help with osteoarthritis

Wrist/hand pain:

Stralka, SW, Jackson, JA & Lewis, AR (1998). Treatment of hand and wrist pain. AAOHN Journal, 46(5), 233-236. https://doi.org/10.1177/216507999804600502

Key message: TENS can help with wrist pain and hand pain

Lumbago and Sciatica:

Marchand, S., Charest, J., Li, J., Chenard, J.-R., Lavignolle, B. & Laurencelle, L. (1993). Is TENS purely a placebo effect? A controlled study on chronic low back pain. Pain, 54(1), 99-106. https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-3959(93)90104-w

Key statement: TENS leads to a reduction in pain intensity

hip pain:

Lang T, Barker R, Steinlechner B, Gustorff B, Puskas T, Gore O & Kober A (2007). TENS Relieves Acute Posttraumatic Hip Pain During Emergency Transport. The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care, 62(1), 184-188. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ta.0000197176.75598.fc

Key statement: TENS is a valuable and fast-acting pain treatment

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:

Stralka, SW, Jackson, JA & Lewis, AR (1998). Treatment of hand and wrist pain. AAOHN Journal, 46(5), 233-236. https://doi.org/10.1177/216507999804600502

Key message: TENS can help with carpal tunnel syndrome

knee joint:

Aiyejusunle, CB, Kola-Korolo, TA & Ajiboye, OA (2007). Comparison of the effects of tens and sodium salicylate iontophoresis in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee. Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.4314/nqjhm.v17i1.12539

Key takeaway: TENS may improve pain relief and increase functional activity in osteoarthritis

Cetin N, Aytar A, Atalay A & Akman MN (2008). Comparing Hot Pack, Short-Wave Diathermy, Ultrasound, and TENS on Isokinetic Strength, Pain, and Functional Status of Women with Osteoarthritic Knees. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 87(6), 443-451. https://doi.org/10.1097/phm.0b013e318174e467

Key takeaway: When TENS is used before isokinetic exercise, TENS can help with osteoarthritis

lumbar spine:

Marchand, S., Charest, J., Li, J., Chenard, J.-R., Lavignolle, B. & Laurencelle, L. (1993). Is TENS purely a placebo effect? A controlled study on chronic low back pain. Pain, 54(1), 99-106. https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-3959(93)90104-w

Key statement: TENS leads to a reduction in pain intensity

Migraine:

Allais G, De Lorenzo C, Quirico PE, Lupi G, Airola G, Mana O & Benedetto C (2003). Non-pharmacological approaches to chronic headaches: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, laser therapy and acupuncture in transformed migraine treatment. Neurological Sciences, 24(S2), s138-s142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s100720300062

Key statement: TENS was able to significantly reduce the frequency of headaches caused by migraines

neck pain:

Allais G, De Lorenzo C, Quirico PE, Lupi G, Airola G, Mana O & Benedetto C (2003). Non-pharmacological approaches to chronic headaches: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, laser therapy and acupuncture in transformed migraine treatment. Neurological Sciences, 24(S2), s138-s142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s100720300062

Key statement: TENS was able to significantly reduce the frequency of headaches caused by migraines

back pain:

Bertalanffy, A. (2005). Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Reduces Acute Low Back Pain during Emergency Transport. Academic Emergency Medicine, 12(7), 607-611. https://doi.org/10.1197/j.aem.2005.01.013

Key Message: TENS has been shown to be fast and effective in relieving pain in patients with acute low back pain

shoulder pain:

Frozen Shoulder. (2021). DRK Clinics Berlin. https://www.drk-kliniken-berlin.de/unfalloperation-orthopaedie-koepenick/dienstleistungen/frozen-shoulder

Key statement: TENS can be used concomitantly with Frozen Shoulder

Yang H (2015). Observation on therapeutic effect of half puncture plus transcutaneous acupoint electric stimulation for infantile facial paralysis. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, 13(3), 156-159. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11726-015-0841-y

Key statement: TENS was not only able to relieve pain, but also significantly improve the dysfunction of the shoulder joints in the adhesion stage

Likar R, Molnar M, Pipam W, Koppert W, Quantschnigg B, Disselhoff B & Sittl R (2001). Postoperative transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). The Pain, 15(3), 158-163. https://doi.org/10.1007/s004820170017

Key statement: This study was able to show that TENS used postoperatively in shoulder operations causes a significantly lower consumption of analgesics in the first 72 hours and also a significant improvement in the sensory secondary scale. TENS applied postoperatively is a simple, effective method and has no side effects

tension headaches:

Allais G, De Lorenzo C, Quirico PE, Lupi G, Airola G, Mana O & Benedetto C (2003). Non-pharmacological approaches to chronic headaches: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, laser therapy and acupuncture in transformed migraine treatment. Neurological Sciences, 24(S2), s138-s142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s100720300062

Key statement: TENS was able to significantly reduce the frequency of tension headaches