TENS electrotherapy Q?

Ellen Michaelson

2006-11-05

I wouldn't venture to say something about TENS since I don't know about
the evidence behind it either but I'm not sure there is any more
evidence for ultrasound and interferential therapy(??what is that??).
Use of physical therapy(PT) has been documented to be as effective as
chiropractic care and both modalities use many different methods.

Ellen Michaelson, MD
HealthMax, LLC
Primary Care Specialists.
(503)243-6614

Brad Cockman, DC wrote:

> Chris, my understanding of TENS and in layman's terms is that it is
> akin to putting an aspirin on your back to block pain as opposed to
> some other PT modalities such as ultrasound or interferential therapy
> which actually have a therapeutic benefit. Proximity to the heart
> shouldn't be a problem, unless you're a cross racin' foo' with a
> pacemaker.
>
> Go see a DC in your area, or Dr. Smith if it is convenient.
>
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> Brad A. Cockman, DC
> Chiropractic Locum Tenens
> 20389 Rae Rd.
> Bend, Or. 97702
> 541.280.0777
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Brad Cockman, DC

2006-11-02

Chris, my understanding of TENS and in layman's terms is that it is akin to
putting an aspirin on your back to block pain as opposed to some other PT
modalities such as ultrasound or interferential therapy which actually have
a therapeutic benefit. Proximity to the heart shouldn't be a problem, unless
you're a cross racin' foo' with a pacemaker.

Go see a DC in your area, or Dr. Smith if it is convenient.

--
Brad A. Cockman, DC
Chiropractic Locum Tenens
20389 Rae Rd.
Bend, Or. 97702
541.280.0777
brad21@gmail.com


Chris Brandt

2006-11-01

I have injured my back in a crash recently and am dealing w/ a pinched
nerve. I have a friend that lent me his electrode therapy device,
which is basically an "at home" electro shock muscle stimulator.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators
(TENS)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrotherapy

I was wondering if anyone has tried it? I had something done on my
back at my chiropractor several years ago when I injured it in a
similar manner, but I believe that was slightly different to this
electrode model. I believe that one emitted a more random "Qi Jong
master" frequency pattern. :)

I have gotten massage and been icing religiously, but still
struggling. So, let me know if you have any experience or advice. I've
messed around a bit using the stimulator and it has helped the muscles
relax, but I am wondering if it is a good idea to be using this thing
in such close proximity to my heart. Especially when I turn it up too
high, it kind of feels like an adrenaline rush, or like a throbbing
heart beat, even though my HR is normal.

Thanks, and please reply off list to not overload the inboxes!
cb