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Why Physical Therapists Use TENS Units

Why Physical Therapists Use TENS Units

Thursday, February 21st, 2013 | by

According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 10 adults suffer from pain that lasts a year or more with lower back pain being among one of the most common complaints. As a practicing physical therapist in Chicago, I am always trying to have my clients become as comfortable and pain free as possible. We know that the sooner we can decrease a patient’s pain, the sooner we can begin work on the cause of the pain and correct the biomechanical issues that may have caused the pain. When a patient has chronic pain, a TENS Unit is very useful and safe. A TENS Unit allows a chronic pain patient to get a reduction in the severity of the pain and a much needed break from the constant pounding pain.

How to Talk to your Physician about Pain and Pain Management

How to Talk to your Physician about Pain and Pain Management

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 | by

Approaching the subject of pain and pain management with your doctor can be difficult or even embarrassing. OMRON has a few tips to make that conversation a bit easier. By following these few tips like keeping a pain diary and asking questions about treatment, you can feel more comfortable about having this discussion and get more value from your doctor’s feedback. Many Americans deal with pain on a daily basis whether it is lower back, joint pain or simple daily aches and now you can learn how to begin to address those issues with your physician.