Electrical stimulation is a safe and effective way to help you manage both chronic and acute pain. This article will explain what electrical stimulation is, and better yet how it can help you to live a life with less pain.
Electrical Stimulation – A Brief Description
Electrical stimulation is a method approved by the FDA and used by millions worldwide to help relieve both chronic and acute types of pain. By passing a gentle and comfortable current through the painful area of the body, you gain relief. There are many different types of electrical stimulation, but the most commonly used at home is a TENS unit, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.
The electrical stimulation is passed from a small unit about the size of a pager or cell phone, through wires that are connected to the body with adhesive electrodes. The units are so small and portable, that many individuals are able to move about normally with their work and lives while still receiving the pain relief. Most TENS units run on a simple 9 volt battery, but some are also rechargeable.
Cost Of Electrical Stimulation Unit
Electrical stimulation units can vary greatly in their cost. Depending on the type of treatment current desired, as well as the bells and whistles that the unit contains. Insurance companies commonly cover these units if a script from your medical doctor is obtained – although you may still have a copay depending on the insurance policy. It is important to realize that both the inexpensive and expensive units provide the same current – so typically a base model unit is all you will need. A base model can be purchased for as little as $40-$50, while fancier models can run in the thousands.
Replacement Electrical Stimulation Electrodes
The electrical stimulation electrodes conduct the current from the stimulation unit to the skin around the treatment area of the body. These electrodes are disposable after so many treatments – but there is alot of variety in the quality of the treatment based on the caliber of the electrode. That is why we only recommend electrodes from BuyElectrodes.com. BuyElectrodes.com’s electrodes are made with high quality materials – ensuring that their lifetime will outlast any of their competitors. Not only are they the best premium electrodes – they are also available at a price which makes them the undisputed best value available.
What makes quality electrical stimulation electrodes? First, they should use a high-quality adhesive which will stick well – and stand up to repeated use. Secondly, they should have a quality cloth backing to the electrode which will make them much more durable. Thirdly, they should have a solid anchor lead to both even the dispersion of the stimulation over the entire body of the electrode and to prevent the decapitation of the lead from the electrode body.
Order Your Tens Unit Electrodes Today
The self adhesive electrode pads we recommend are 2″ x 2″ (50mm x 50mm), cloth-backed, self-adhesive electrodes from BuyElectrodes.com. They are carbon backed, used for multiple types of electrical stimulation, have strongly bonded leads to the electrode body, and reusable for many, many applications.
Simply select the TENS unit electrodes package you’d like from the drop down menu. Also, we charge only $3.50 per order for shipping/handling within the USA, regardless of the order size! Prices start at $2.99/pack and drop to $2.39/pack with the largest combination pack. No one in the business will offer anywhere near the quality of Tens unit electrodes at these bottom-floor prices! Order your TENS unit electrodes today and take advantage of our unbeatable pricing and fast shipping!