Cane2theLeft
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The reason a lot of people rub or massage a painful area isn't because that sensation relieves the pain exactly, but because the rubbing/massaging sensation competes with the pain sensation going to your brain so you're brain can't interpret as many of the pain sensations.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) basically work on the same principle except in a more efficient manner. They produce sort of 'white' stimulation, stimulation not exactly pleasant or painful that competes with the painful stimuli so your body can relax and your mind can focus elsewhere. When you are pain, your body tries to adjust around the painful area or elsewhere to compensate which often causes more problems and your mind can't help but focus on the pain. TENS, although not working likes opiates or muscle relaxants, largely tricks your body and mind regarding how much pain you are in (or stiffness, spasm, etc... I was using pain generically throughout).
I was very close to purchasing a TENS unit but I got my stiffness/spasm issues worked out with daily PT, relaxation techniques and to a lesser extent, medicine. Based on what I know of your situation from here and elsewhere, I would probably give it a go.
Good luck, and if you could, please let us know how it works out for you!
Take care
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) basically work on the same principle except in a more efficient manner. They produce sort of 'white' stimulation, stimulation not exactly pleasant or painful that competes with the painful stimuli so your body can relax and your mind can focus elsewhere. When you are pain, your body tries to adjust around the painful area or elsewhere to compensate which often causes more problems and your mind can't help but focus on the pain. TENS, although not working likes opiates or muscle relaxants, largely tricks your body and mind regarding how much pain you are in (or stiffness, spasm, etc... I was using pain generically throughout).
I was very close to purchasing a TENS unit but I got my stiffness/spasm issues worked out with daily PT, relaxation techniques and to a lesser extent, medicine. Based on what I know of your situation from here and elsewhere, I would probably give it a go.
Good luck, and if you could, please let us know how it works out for you!
Take care