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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

Photo of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) being administered

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) delivers tiny electrical current to key points on a nerve pathway. The current, delivered from a small, battery-operated device through electrodes taped to your skin, isn't painful.

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