Neuropathy treatment with transcutaneous nerve stimulation

Transcutaneous nerve stimulation, or TENS, is one of the most effective methods of treating pain syndromes in neuropathy. The essence of the method is to stimulate biologically active points with short current pulses of various frequencies. Electrodes are fixed on the painful area, and weak electrical impulses begin to affect the body's nerve endings. As a result, most patients feel less pain immediately after starting the device. This effect is achieved because the nerve endings irritated by the current send signals to the brain that suppress pain impulses. During the session, the doctor monitors the patient's well-being. Manipulation is painless. The patient may feel slight tingling and vibration in the areas of contact of the body with the electrodes. In rare cases, hypersensitivity to electric current is possible. The average duration of the course is ten procedures. The first session lasts 15-25 minutes. Then, increasing the therapy time to 30-40 minutes is possible. The frequency of physiotherapy and its duration is determined by the doctor individually.