The ranskutane T E N lektrische Erven s timulation (TENS) is an electro-therapeutic medical procedure used primarily to treat pain and muscle stimulation is used.
In this procedure, the electrical stimulation of skin surface electrodes on areas with the aim of this stimulation by inhibition of pain perception to reach. Furthermore, the formation of endorphins stimulated. These are endogenous substances that contribute to pain relief.
The difference in action and the resulting pain-relieving effects are determined by the individual stimulation parameters (frequency, pulse width and current) and the different stimulation patterns (continuous, burst, or amplitude-frequency stimulation).
The best successes are in acute and subacute pain to be expected. For chronic pain, the effectiveness is often initially good, it is not uncommon after a few weeks after. In the best case can be reduced or even painkillers entirely deductible. The treatment is done at home with portable mobile devices after testing and training by the physician in self-application by the patient. 
