TENS pad placement for scar pain
TENS units and electrodes recommendations
How a TENS machine can help you with scar pain
Severe pain due to the hardened connective tissue of the scar can lead to restricted movement. The discomfort usually increases with changes in the weather. This is where a TENS application comes in handy. The tissue around the scarring is loosened and better supplied with blood. Furthermore, the healing of surgical scars can be accelerated, as the TENS pain therapy promotes the blood circulation of the surrounding tissue. The pain around the scar area can thus be relieved.
The correct use of TENS for scar pain
Please note
- you place the TENS pads next to the scar.
- the TENS pads are never placed directly on the scar.
- the current strength is set so that you feel it as a pleasant tingling sensation.
Attach the pads as shown in the illustration. We recommend the Elektrode 5 x 5 cm pad for this.
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.
TENS units and electrodes recommendations
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
TENS in combination with heat therapy
You can enhance the effect of your TENS treatment with heat therapy. Heat therapy promotes blood circulation and loosens the muscles. The use of heat is particularly suitable for muscular tension.
Moor heat pack: Due to the filling of natural moor, these heat pads can store the heat longer and release it more evenly than other heat pads, e.g. cherry pit pads.
Hot water bottle: The hot water bottle is a classic in heat therapy that stands out due to its easy application. You only have to fill in warm water. The hot water bottles are also available with a variety of different covers.
The TENS world of axion
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