Effective/Efficient Complementary Therapy
TENS therapy can be used alone or along with other types of treatment.
Increases Circulation/Healing
A TENS unit for athletes overrides/blocks pain signals between nerves and your brain, increasing circulation and functionality of the affected area.
Improves Sleep Patterns
You can relax and sleep at night without worrying about pain or muscle spasms when your pain is relieved.
Relieves Spasms and Knots
Muscle spasms and knots tighten the muscles near the injury to protect them from additional harm. A sports TENS unit can be used to relax overworked muscles that have become knots. One study indicated that TENS therapy, along with stretching, is effective in reducing knots and allowing an increased range of motion.
Increases Function and Range of Motion
Research shows that a TENS unit for athletes can be used along with other forms of treatment, such as guided imagery, relaxation therapy, physiotherapy, and spinal manipulation, for improved functionality and increased range of motion.
Effectively Retrains Nerves
In addition to reducing and blocking pain signals, research has shown that TENS therapy can be used to retrain nerves- especially for athletes who have nerve damage. As mentioned, the TENS machine will also block the nerves from sending pain signals to your brain.
Reduces Inflammation
For athletes, inflammation is often a source of pain and discomfort. However, a sports TENS unit can be used to reduce inflammation deep within the muscles, and it can also be used to relieve pain resulting from sciatica and pinched nerves.
Quicker Rehabilitation
When an athlete experiences an injury or pain, their first concern is typically when they will be able to get back out onto the field or the court. Unfortunately, sometimes they worry about re-injuring the area, so they restrict movement, which leads to muscle atrophy and increases the time it takes to rehab the injury. However, TENS therapy can reduce inflammation and pain, allowing them to progress through rehab and get back to their typical activity sooner.