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The StimPad™ TENS is indicated for the symptomatic relief and management of chronic (long-term) intractable pain and as an adjunctive treatment in the management of post-traumatic acute pain problems. The device is to be placed directly on the skin over the site of pain. The device should not be used directly over the carotid sinus nerves or eyes, nor if pregnancy is a factor; persons with epilepsy or implanted stimulation devices such as pacemakers or with known heart disease should always consult a physician prior to use. The initial onset of pain however, may serve an adaptive role by warning the individual of potential tissue injury. It is therefore recommended that the cause of pain be identified before initiating treatment with the StimPad™ TENS or any other pain masking therapy.
Theory of Operation
The StimPad™ TENS is a (Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulator) system, which provides symptomatic relief from chronic and acute pain. Utilizing a patent pending technology of direct electronic stimulation, the StimPad™ TENS operates with preprogrammed stimulus parameters. When used in combination with the Pain & Stim-Site Guide, a visual reference depicting the recommended stimulation sites for a specific pain pattern, the StimPad™ TENS effectively targets the body's three primary pain control mechanisms:
The stimulus parameters of the StimPad™ TENS selectively activate the larger superficial sensory nerves adjacent to the source of pain. These activated sensory nerves, are preferentially processed by the nervous system, effectively masking information from smaller pain nerves. By using the StimPad™ TENS systems Pain & Stim-Site Guide to select adjacent sites for stimulation, the area of analgesia can be expanded. The Pain & Stim-Site Guide visually depicts the proper orientation of the StimPad™ TENS over the primary trigger points. Stimulation with the preset stimulus parameters will elicit a soothing stimulation under the StimPad™ TENS. The trigger points activate inhibitory controls suppressing both local and remote sources of pain. Stimulation of either large sensory fibers or muscle causes the local release of endogenous chemicals including the opioid Beta Endorphin, which have potent analgesic effects.
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