Refurbished TENS machines

1. Electrical Impulses Block Pain Signals:

• A TENS machine works by delivering gentle electrical impulses through electrode pads placed on the skin's surface. These impulses travel along nerve pathways and effectively block pain signals from reaching the brain.

2. Gate Control Theory:

• The Gate Control Theory of pain suggests that the electrical impulses from the TENS machine "close the gate" to the brain, preventing pain messages from being transmitted. Instead, the brain receives the sensation of the electrical impulses, which are typically perceived as a tingling or buzzing sensation.

3. Endorphin Release:

• TENS machines stimulate the body's natural painkillers, endorphins. When the electrical impulses activate sensory nerves, it triggers the release of endorphins, which are the body's feel-good hormones. These endorphins act as natural pain relief, helping to further alleviate discomfort.

4. Modulating Pain Perception:

• The continuous use of a TENS machine during labour or for pain relief can modulate the perception of pain. It doesn't eliminate pain entirely but often makes it more manageable and less intense, allowing the user to cope better with discomfort.

5. Adjustable Settings for Personalized Relief:

• TENS machines are highly customizable. Users can adjust the intensity, frequency, and duration of the electrical impulses to suit their comfort level and the specific type of pain they are experiencing. This flexibility ensures a personalised and effective pain relief experience.

In summary, a TENS machine works by using electrical impulses to interfere with the transmission of pain signals to the brain, triggering the release of natural painkillers, and modulating the perception of pain. It offers a non-invasive and drug-free approach to pain relief, which can be especially valuable during labour and various other pain-inducing conditions.

• You probably won’t be able to put the pads into place without help
• You may find it only gives relief in the early stages of labour
• You may not find it helpful at all - TENS machines aren’t for everyone and some dislike the feeling of it on their skin
• TENS can’t be used in water, though you can still use it prior to getting in a bath or pool
• If you want your birth partner to massage your back, they will have to work around the pads

Using TENS during pregnancy

TENS machines have been proven to be effective at reducing lower back and pelvic girdle pains experienced during pregnancy. If you have medical approval by your midwife or doctor (or allied health professional) you can use your TENS machine for these pains prior to 37 weeks.

Using TENS prior to labour

We advice that you test your TENS machine prior to 37 weeks gestation to ensure the machine is functioning correctly, and that you familiarise yourself with how to use the device. YOu can practice using this on yourself, your birth partner or a friend. It is fine to use the electrodes that are supplied in your pack and then resus these for labour, as they can be reused up to 20-30 times.

Using TENS in labour

You can use TENS from the very beginning of your labour, when you’re getting regular contractions or backache. It is believed that the longer the device in insitu, the more effective it will be at reducing pain and reading endorphins. TENS is most likely to be effective in early labour though you may still need other forms of pain relief as your labour progresses. TENS therapy can be stopped at any time during labour and does not have any residual effects eg. if you wanted to take a shower or have a back massage, you can then place your electrodes back on. 

Using TENS in the postpartum period

Some mums experience horrible after birth pains, so reuse your birth electrodes and place your pads over your uterus. You may also like to use it for any lingering back pain post birth.

The good news is that we dispatch Monday - Friday so the device will be in your hands ASAP.

If you select the pickup option you can collect the device the very same day.

If you select Express Post, you can expect delivery of your parcel in 1-3 business days.

If you select Parcel Post, you can expect delivery of your parcel within 3-6 business days.

Please keep in mind that the shipping times are out of our control once they have been dispatched. The responsibility then lies with Australia Post.