Researchers have found that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
A) is effective for acute but not chronic pain.
B) increases pain during stimulation, but patients report less pain after stimulation.
C) is not found to be very effective for relieving pain.
D) has no advantage over other medical methods.

Question

​Researchers have found that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
A) ​is effective for acute but not chronic pain.
B) ​increases pain during stimulation, but patients report less pain after stimulation.
C) ​is not found to be very effective for relieving pain.
D) ​has no advantage over other medical methods.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research indicates that TENS, while popular for pain management, has not been consistently found to be highly effective for relieving pain, especially when compared to other treatments or in long-term outcomes.

​Researchers Have Found That Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

Researchers Have Found That Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)