TENS electrodes are placed into which part of the body?

TENS, or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, is a method used to manage pain by delivering electrical impulses through electrodes placed on the skin. The primary goal is to stimulate the sensory nerves in the area where pain is experienced, which helps in interrupting the pain signals sent to the brain and promoting the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers.

Placing TENS electrodes on the skin allows for effective conduction of electrical impulses to the nerve endings underneath. This non-invasive approach is designed to alleviate pain while avoiding deeper structures like muscles, fat tissue, or bone, which are not involved in the primary mechanism of TENS therapy.

By using the skin as the site for electrode placement, TENS units can effectively target areas of discomfort while minimizing risks associated with penetrating deeper tissues.