What Is TENS Therapy? Electrotherapy for Pain Relief in Faridabad

Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.)Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.)Published: Jan 26, 2026Updated: Jan 26, 20265 min readTreatments
What Is TENS Therapy? Electrotherapy for Pain Relief in Faridabad

Quick Answer

TENS is a safe, drug-free way to manage chronic and acute pain. Our physiotherapy guide explains how it works.

What Is TENS?

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) uses low-voltage electrical currents delivered through skin electrodes to interrupt pain signals travelling to the brain. It is a safe, non-invasive, drug-free pain management tool widely used in physiotherapy.

How TENS Works

TENS works through two mechanisms. High-frequency TENS activates the pain gate mechanism, blocking pain signals in the spinal cord. Low-frequency TENS stimulates endorphin release -- the body's natural painkillers.

Conditions Treated with TENS

  • Chronic back and neck pain
  • Arthritis joint pain
  • Post-surgical pain management
  • Nerve pain (neuropathy)
  • Muscle spasm and tension
  • Fibromyalgia

TENS at Realign Clinic Faridabad

Our physiotherapists use clinical-grade TENS equipment as part of comprehensive pain management programmes. TENS is often combined with exercise therapy and manual therapy for best results.

Safety and Contraindications

TENS should not be used near pacemakers, during pregnancy, or over broken skin. Always consult a physiotherapist before self-administering TENS at home.

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Contact Realign Clinic in Faridabad to discuss whether TENS therapy is right for your condition.

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