Why choose TENS for pain relief?

Because it was designed especially for an easy use while active or resting.

Because it is small, compact and state-of-the-art technology.

that more than a simple complement to traditional treatments, transcutaneous neurostimulation alleviates pain and returns your autonomy and well-being.

Because TENS. is an excellent therapeutic option. By decreasing pain on a daily basis, you adopt an effective strategy: whether it is for 30 minutes or a few hours, your moment of relief is important.

"An early effective pain relief strategy will provide a better control over pain and will most importantly prevent or at least minimize the risk of chronicity." (Free translation) Le Médecin du Québec, volume 38, no 6, June 2003.

Because to this day,

scientific studies have demonstrated its analgesic action from two main hypotheses

1) The gate control theory,  mechanism of action, provides an immediate but temporary pain relief.

2) The theory of the release of endogenous substances like endorphins, enkephalins... mechanism of action, provides a slower but long-lasting relief throughout the body. These hormones promote sleep and well-being.

It is also possible that the analgesic effects of the transcutaneous neurostimulation are the result of those two mechanisms.

The information provided on this website cannot substitute for the recommendations of your health care professional.

Who can use a TENS?

The transcutaneous neurostimulation (TENS), a non-invasive technique without side-effects, has very few contraindications. This non-pharmacological option offers a choice of safe treatments appreciated by both health care professionals and patients: the option to choose the most appropriate program for the type of pain makes it accessible to all.

Use and benefits of the neurostimulation

TENS relieves acute pain, sub-acute pain or chronic pain associated to one of these impairments

The TENS has very few contraindications

TENS during activity. It is possible to move without pain!

It is recommended to be active, but you are worried that simple tasks might intensify your pain?

The Electro‑Medic's TENS was designed to be used while active or resting. Portable, light and easy to use, includes useful accessories during travel.

If the TENS can relieve you while resting, it can also relieve pain while active!

The high frequency TENS closes the gateway at the spinal cord level which "prevents" the nociceptive message from traveling to the brain or "reduces" its transmission. This way, the brain won't have any – or will have less – pain messages to decode. By using the TENS. on your painful area during an activity, such as vacuuming, buying groceries, going for a walk or even during a prolonged seated position, your brain will barely or not at all interpret pain messages and, by association, will recognize this activity as painless.

Experienced therapists have observed that for many patients, TENS have reduced their fears and anxiety towards activity. Therefore, it promotes rehabilitation and return to well-being. The information provided on this website cannot substitute for the recommendations of your health care professional.