Direct-to-consumer devices promising pain relief are flooding the market. Is there enough evidence to recommend these devices to patients with chronic pain?

Some experts recommend using a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit with four electrodes placed on your lower abdomen and back for constipation relief. But research has revealed ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has granted clearance to a Colorado-based medical technology company’s transcutaneous electrical nerve ...

Medicare will cover the cost of renting a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit for chronic pain or postoperative pain (pain experienced after surgery). In some cases, Medicare may ...

3D illustration showing brain and active vagus nerve (tenth cranial nerve or CN X) Source: Axel_Kock/Shutterstock Stimulating the vagus nerve activates the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic ...

Imbalanced autonomic function, characterized by reduced vagal activity and sympathetic dominance, is increasingly recognized in various gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The vagus nerve, a key ...

Chronic pain, defined as pain that persists for more than 3 months, is a major global health problem and affects as many as 100 million adults in the United States alone. Besides the suffering, ...

Medicare will often cover the rental costs of a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit if a person needs it for some chronic (long-term) pain conditions or acute (short-term) pain ...

On TikTok, vagus nerve stimulation sounds like a miracle cure. Influencers claim it can help with a long list of ailments, ...

Electrical muscle stimulation involves sending electrical impulses through the skin. This stimulation may provide benefits, such as helping repair tissue and strengthening the muscles. Share on ...