Masters Medical is a supplier of a wide range of medical products with diverse applications in the healthcare environment. TENS units or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation are non-invasive pain relief devices that are designed to send electrical impulses using electrodes placed in the vicinity of the pain, blocking pain signals being sent by the nerves to the brain. Additionally, these electrical impulses cause the release of natural pain relieving substances called endorphins in the body to reduce the discomfort caused by pain. TENS units are considered safe for users and are even recommended in the healthcare environment for the treatment of acute pain or chronic pain. TENS units are typically used in chronic pain conditions such as neck and back pain, headache, migraine, arthritis, post herpetic neuralgia, sciatica as well as lumbago. Acute pain conditions include childbirth, post-operative pain, fractures, tennis elbow and muscular strains.
TENS units are available in various models for diverse applications and include obstetric TENS machines, dental TENS units, dual channel TENS units and TENS muscle stimulators for sporting injuries. Obstetric TENS units provide pain relief during labour, afterbirth and uterine contractions in the post-delivery period. These TENS machines are designed for the user to control the stimulations during labour contractions and are recommended for use with larger electrodes to cover a wider spinal area.