Period cramps can be so frustrating.
We tried a TENS Unit from Therabodyhere’s what happened.
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Menstruation can bedifferent for everyone.
Some folks have heavy bleeding and cramps, while others have awful pelvic pain with lighter bleeding.
Some folks float through their cycles without much fanfare.
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Some feelcramps after putting in their tampon.
Its all a mixed bag, which means that blanket suggestions for pain management often fall flat.
All of these have yielded varying levels of success, but I am always open to trying new things.
Most recently, I came across theTherabody TENS unit Power Dot 2.0 Duoand decided to test it out.
Researchers concluded that there is convincing evidence that TENS units are beneficial for period symptoms.
There are numerous theories about why exactly a TENS unit helps with pain, according to theCleveland Clinic.
The other theory is that these devices nerve stimulation can elicit endorphins.
The sensation of the TENS unit is quite odd, to say the least.
The word that comes to mind issquiggly.
The electrode stimulation sends a ticklish feeling into the muscle tissue.
It is gradual, but the tension and discomfort fade at the end of the 30 or 40-minute sessions.
The pain relief lasts for a few hours for me, but it will likely be different for everyone.
The unit looks pretty cool on your body, if I say so myself.
I feel like a cyborg when using it.
I love this equipment, but there are people who definitely should not use it, Dr. Roskin says.
Additionally, as with any medical rig, you should check in with your doctor before experimenting.
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