I'm getting my TENS/E-STIM machine on Wednesday

[ibtracy]

:) I'm so excited that my Physical Therapist was able to work her magic that fast to get my my TENS unit for home usage on this Wednesday morning. She'll train me where to put the electrodes and how to run the unit itself. It gives me great relief after my PT stretches and therapy visits so I hope I'll get some relief here at home in between visits as well. :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Can't wait...

Tracy K.

[sacausa]

I'm so happy for you! I'm glad that you found something that works... I also have a tens unit and a interferential unit that helps me alot! :)

[ibtracy]

:woohoo: Tomorrow's the day for my Tens Unit pickup and training. What is a interferential unit? Sacausa mentioned this in my post and i'm curious as to what this is? Is it relative to the TENS unit or E-stim or what is it? For pain control? Let me know, I'm interested in knowing....

Tracy

[sacausa]

I've copied an explanation of the interferential unit from another website. My interferential unit has dual settings, so it can act as an interferential unit or a neuromuscular stimulator... I haven't figured out how to use the other setting though :hmm:

Interferential current (IFC): This type of stimulation is characterized by the crossing of two electrical medium, independent frequencies that work together to effectively stimulate large impulse fibers. These frequencies interfere with the transmission of pain messages at the spinal cord level. Because of the frequency, the Interferential wave meets low impedance when crossing the skin to enter the underlying tissue. This deep tissue penetration can be adjusted to stimulate parasympathetic nerve fibers for increased blood flow. Interferential Stimulation differs from TENS because it allows a deeper penetration of the tissue with more comfort (compliance) and increased circulation.

[ibtracy]

I highly recommend the tens unit to anyone with PFD or someone who might suffer from chronic pain due to IC. Mine is working great with pain! I love it! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Tracy K.

[sarahmichelle81]

I am getting my unit on Monday! Glad to hear yours is helping so far!