Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

n.

TENS.

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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

A method for relieving the muscle pain of TMJ by stimulating nerve endings that do not transmit pain. It is thought that this stimulation blocks impulses from nerve endings that do transmit pain.

Mentioned in: Headache, Ménière's Disease, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

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transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation,

n a technique used for pain relief in which nerves are electronically stimulated to block transmission of pain information to the brain.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TES).

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transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation Electrotherapy A modality in which low electrical current is sent through a pad at an injury site, stimulating the brain to release endorphins Rehabilitation medicine A modality for controlling pain by delivering low-level electric shocks to the skin; TENS effect is explained by the 'gate' theory of pain and is used to relieve pain of the lower back and neck, 'phantom' limb syndrome, amputation stump pain. See Electrical acupuncture; Cf Biofeedback training.