TENS Pad Placement for Migraine
What are the causes of migraine?
Migraine is a common type of headache - in Germany alone, it is estimated that up to 18 million people suffer from it. It is characterised by intense headaches, nausea, hypersensitivity to external stimuli and in some cases even visual disturbances. Migraines are more painful than other types of headaches, can recur at regular intervals and thus often have an impact on the daily lives of sufferers.
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How a TENS machine can help you with migraines
There are many different forms of treatment for migraine attacks, one of the lesser known of which is electrotherapy. The use of TENS stimulation current therapy can be an effective, pain-relieving solution for the treatment of migraines. Low-intensity electrical pulses are generated by the TENS machine and transmitted to the nerve fibres in the painful area. The electrical stimulation of the nerves produces an immediate effect. The stimulation current blocks the transmission of the pain signal to the brain and the headache is relieved. This mechanism of action, produced by a current of high frequency and low intensity, is suitable for acute and localised pain. It is therefore particularly suitable for the treatment of migraine headaches.
The correct use of TENS for migraine
Using a TENS electrostimulator to relieve migraine pain is uncomplicated:
- Place the appropriate electrodes, round Ø 3.2 cm, on the right place on the face.
- Select the appropriate programme or TENS mode. For the treatment of migraine, the classic TENS with the gate control function is suitable. The TENS-EMS Combo Machine STIM-PRO X9, for example, has the programme P07 for the treatment of migraine. On other TENS machines, the manual TENS mode N with high frequency can be used.
- Switch on the TENS machine and set the intensity and duration. Refer to the instruction manual of your unit. The intensity should be set low so that you only feel a slight tingling sensation - then the stimulation current already unfolds its effect.
Note: When using electrotherapy against headaches, it is recommended to use the stimulator already at the first signs of migraine.
The advantages of TENS treatment
Please note
The current strength should be set 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 is also useful to change the programs every now and then.
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Advantages of TENS in the treatment of migraine
What are the advantages of an electrostimulator in the treatment of migraine?
There are several therapeutic solutions for people with chronic migraine: Relaxation, acupuncture, biofeedback and often medication. The latter are often associated with risks and side effects. As an alternative to permanent medication, TENS pain therapy has many advantages both as an acute and preventive solution for treating migraines:
- Unlike medication, there are no dangerous side effects with electrotherapy. If necessary, the application can be repeated several times a day.
- Treating a migraine with electrotherapy is a non-invasive and painless method and is therefore generally recommended.
- A stimulation current treatment can be used in the prevention of migraine and can significantly reduce the frequency of occurrence of migraine attacks.
Note: There are circumstances in which the use of an electrical stimulator is strongly discouraged. Stimulation current should not be used by wearers of a pacemaker, pregnant women and people suffering from epilepsy.
Conclusion
TENS stimulation current therapy can provide relief from migraine and alleviate the symptoms. TENS can be used continuously as needed without harmful side effects, significantly reducing the need for medication and thus saving money.
The optimal TENS machine for your application - recommendation of the programs
For TENS EMS machines from axion, we recommend the following programs for pain therapy
TENS EMS Combo Machine STIM-PRO X9
The program P07 are generally used here.
To the device: TENS EMS Combo Machine STIM-PRO X9
TENS Machine STIM-PRO T-400
The program P07 are generally used here.
To the device: TENS Gerät STIM-PRO T-400
TENS Machine STIM-PRO COMFORT
The program P02 is generally used here.
To the device: TENS-Gerät STIM-PRO COMFORT
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