Are TENS units effective for pain relief?
Spinal (back/ neck) and joint pains can sometimes be a part of the everyday challenges for working mums with younger kids. There are many pain relief options available for these pains, one of them being TENS machines. In this blog we will discuss more about TENS machines and how they can help with pain relief. 
 
TENS is short for trans electrical nerve stimulation. TENS transmits a comfortable tingling sensation that can be turned up or down using the intensity button, as per your tolerance and comfort level. A TENS machine for home use is a small portable unit that has wires connected to two or four sticky electrodes. The machine usually has knobs or buttons on it for controlling the intensity and other settings. The newer versions can also be operated using your smartphone. 
 
TENS is low electrical impulses that work at two levels. If you use TENS at low intensity they will help to stimulate your body to produce natural painkillers like endorphins, thus providing pain relief. At a higher frequency, TENS will create pain relief by blocking out the pain sensations as the brain can only perceive one sensation at a time.
 
TENS can be used for a variety of condition, the common ones being arthritistennis elbowneck pain, fibromyalgia, disc bulges, knee injuries, joint pain, spinal (back/neck) pain, etc. They are also used for pain relief during childbirth. However TENS should not be used in people with epilepsy or pacemakers or those who have sensory disturbances. 
 
TENS machines are quite effective for short term pain relief and taking the edge off the pain, enabling you to get out and about. However you do have to repeatedly use your TENS machine for long term relief. So they work well for times when you don’t have access to other pain relief such as traveling but in the long run, it is better to address the basic cause of your pain and use it with other adjuncts such as medication, exercises, etc.

HERE are the TENS machines that I have used and found effective for my joint and back/neck pain. 

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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach & Certified Posture Expert

I help mums of young kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage back, neck, and nerve pain, even with low energy, brain fog, and little time to spare. My proven system delivers real relief without stealing hours from your already packed day. The result? More productive professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can be fully present with their kids, instead of being sidelined by pain.



My passion comes from personal experience. I’ve been where you are: in pain, overwhelmed, and exhausted. After two pregnancies in three years, juggling my kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was stuck in a constant cycle of back and nerve pain. The physical load of motherhood added strain to my spine and joints. Meanwhile, adrenal fatigue left me drained, even after 10–12 hours of sleep.

Everyday tasks became a struggle. I was forgetful, foggy, and low on energy. Even as a trained physiotherapist and posture expert, I couldn’t escape my own pain. I stood all day at work, spent evenings on the laptop, rocked my kids to sleep, sat through endless meetings, traveled frequently ... I’ve been through it all.

I kept my pain hidden at work, afraid to speak up. I felt like a fraud, someone who coached others on relief strategies but couldn’t find relief herself. I loved my job and my children, but I couldn’t give 100% to either. Pain was holding me back.

One New Year, I made a resolution: to get healthy, not just fix pain, fatigue, or weight. I focused on reducing inflammation, healing my adrenal fatigue, and reclaiming my energy. Slowly but surely, the pain faded. I lost weight, my brain fog cleared, and my energy skyrocketed. Today, my pain is nearly gone. I feel stronger, clearer, and more in control than I have in years.
And now, I want that for you.

I combine professional expertise with lived experience to support other mums like me, those with young kids, high-stress jobs, and no time for complicated health programs. I’ve helped hundreds of women reduce spinal and joint pain, lift their energy, and clear the mental fog that holds them back.

If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. I got you, mommy!

Let’s get you feeling strong, confident, and fully present at work and at home.
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xx Swati
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