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What's a TENS Unit & How Does It Work?

A TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) Unit helps reduce pain and increase circulation. Basically the vibration of the TENS follows the same pathway as the pain pathway to the brain and helps cancel it out. Buy the Soterix PainX TENS Pro here: https://soterixmedical.com/PainXTENS//get-pro (sponsored link) EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) helps contract the muscles to build back up strength after an injury. With EMS the muscles will actually contract, and you can use it as a tool while exercising to help retrain the muscle to work how it's suppose to. It uses two electrodes directly over the muscle you are trying to contract. The Soterix PainX TENS Pro is a simple to use unit with customizable stimulation settings. It is a great alternative to pain medication. The deep vibration/massage helps relax the muscles and allow for healing. Some of the features of the Soterix PainX TENS Pro are: • Customizable stimulation settings, 20 intensity levels, adjustable session duration, and support for up to 8 treatment areas. • 2 channels to treat two different areas at the same time with independent intensity control for personalized relief across separate muscle groups or body regions. • Rechargeable for convenient use anywhere. • IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Do not use with a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other implanted metallic or electronic devices. Always check with your healthcare provider before using a TENS unit. =========================================== Doctor Jo is a Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy. SUPPORT Ask Doctor Jo and get cool perks by becoming a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjdxelARHGq3-3dN_neMOAQ/join More ways to support Ask Doctor Jo: https://www.askdoctorjo.com/support =========================================== What's a TENS Unit & How Does It Work? https://www.askdoctorjo.com/video/whats-a-tens-unit-how-does-it-work/ https://youtu.be/ylDkEqzXmtg 00:00 – Soterix PainX TENS Pro 00:16 – What is TENS and How it Can Help Relieve Pain 01:13 – Alternative to Pain Medication 01:33 – How TENS Works 02:38 – PainX TENS Pro 03:40 – Intensity Levels 05:19 - Electrodes and Channels 06:31 - Demo on Elbow 08:40 - The Soterix Unit SUBTITLES, DUBS & TRANSLATIONS: This video features English subtitles as well as subtitles, translations & dubs for many other languages. You can change the tracks in the Settings menu. See how: https://youtu.be/VatNBZh66Po All subtitles, dubs & translations are computer-generated, so they may not be 100% accurate, but we hope they will give more people the opportunity to enjoy our content. PRODUCT PLACEMENT DISCLAIMER: This video contains paid product placement. Thank you to Soterix for sponsoring this video and providing Doctor Jo with a free PainX TENS Pro to use. DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is for informational purposes only. It is general in nature and is not intended to be medical advice, nor does using it create a physical therapist-patient relationship with you. Before starting, consult your own healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and to ensure this content and any included products are safe and appropriate for your own medical and physical condition. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Ask Doctor Jo, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content for you. By voluntarily using this content, you assume all risks for any resulting losses, injuries, or damages.