A TENS machine is small -- about the size of an iPad mini. It’s connected to a series of electrodes, which are put on your skin to deliver a low-voltage electrical charge. The electrical pulses ...

Even though researchers disagree on its effectiveness for lower back pain, they consider transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) safe with a low risk of complications. Learn where to place ...

TENS, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, is a pain relief method that uses mild electrical currents to block pain signals or change how you perceive them. It's used for back pain and for ...

A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit works by delivering small electrical impulses through electrodes with adhesive pads to attach them to a person’s skin. Research has not proven ...

Reducing pain during labor is a top priority for most moms-to-be. But given the limited options for managing pain, some pregnant people seek a more natural approach that doesn’t involve the use of ...

Greg tries out a tens machine to find out whether electrical stimulation holds the answer to pain and discomfort. Show more Greg's getting electric for this one, as he tries out a tens machine. Tens ...

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a technique that applies electrical current to nerves and muscles for the relief of pain. Before you ask, yes, some of these devices are FDA ...

The pursuit of a pain-free period is one that's preoccupied me since I started menstruating bang on my 13th birthday (I know, unnervingly punctual). Like most young women, over the course of my ...