Increased Plasma β-Endorphin Concentrations after Acupuncture: Comparison of Electroacupuncture, Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Tens and Placebo Tens

1994 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sefkat Abenyakar ◽  
Feyza Boneval
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Significant Rise ◽  
Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Chinese Acupuncture ◽  
Before And After

Seventeen patients with pain from various causes were treated by Electroacupuncture (n=5), Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (n=4), Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (n=4) or Placebo TENS (n=4). Each treatment lasted 25 minutes. Plasma β-endorphin concentrations were measured before and after the session. Electroacupuncture and Traditional acupuncture treatments were both associated with a significant rise in plasma β-endorphin levels.

The Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Pilot Study

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kadriye Armutlu ◽  
Aydin Meriç ◽  
Nuray Kirdi ◽  
Edibe Yakut ◽  
Rana Karabudak
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Myoelectric Activity ◽  
Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Modified Ashworth Scale ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis Patients ◽  
Ashworth Scale

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis. The study was carried out in the Hacettepe University School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. The subjects in the study were 10 clinically definite, primary and secondary progressive type multiple sclerosis outpatients with mild to moderate spasticity in the plantar flexor muscles of the ankle. Stimuli of frequency 100 Hz and pulse width 0.3 msec were used 20 minutes per day for 4 weeks. Patients were assessed by electromyography, Modified Ashworth Scale, and Ambulation Index. Electromyography was performed before and after the daily treatment of spastic muscles with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in order to assess the effect on muscle relaxation. The Modified Ashworth Scale and Ambulation Index were used before and after 4 weeks' treatment. After 4 weeks of treatment, there were statistically significant reductions in spasticity of both extremities as assessed by myoelectric activity and the Modified Ashworth Scale (P < 0.05). Ambulation Index level was not improved significantly)P > 0.05).

scholarly journals The effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and cryotherapy in the relief of pain during labor

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Meurer Regis ◽  
Gesilani Júlia da Silva Honório ◽  
Keyla Mara dos Santos ◽  
Soraia Cristina Tonon da Luz ◽  
Clarissa Medeiros da Luz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Reduction Of Pain ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
First Time ◽  
Unpleasant Experience

Background: The delivery pain is an unpleasant experience which may generate some insecurity for the woman. Thus, some methods of analgesia need to be studied in order to generate greater comfort for the woman during labor. Objective: to evaluate the effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and cryotherapy (CRYO) on labor pain. Method/Design: quasi experimental study, randomized sample in two groups: TENS and CRYO. Pregnant women were selected in the Carmela Dutra Maternity (Florianópolis (SC), Brazil) according to inclusion criteria: women which are pregnant for the first time, age (18-40 years) and initial cervical dilatation of 4-5cm. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to evaluate pain before and after each intervention. Results: 24 parturient women were studied (TENS = 11, CRYO = 13). In the TENS group, there was a significant result in pain relief after the first application (p = 0.002). VAS was reduced from 8 to 5.5, but not significant. In the CRYO group there was reduction of pain during the first application (p = 0.008), and in the second there was an increase in pain (p = 0.008). There was a significant difference between the techniques in the evaluation performed before the second application, with a lower value attributed to the CRYO group (p = 0.034). Conclusions: CRYO and TENS were effective in relieving pain during the first phase of the initial phase of labor. However, during the treatment, in the parturient women studied, there was maintenance of pain response by the CRYO group and decrease in the TENS group without reduction significant.

scholarly journals A randomized trial comparing the Tennant Biomodulator to transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and traditional Chinese acupuncture for the treatment of chronic pain in military service members

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly S. Peacock ◽  
Erika Stoerkel ◽  
Salvatore Libretto ◽  
Weimin Zhang ◽  
Alice Inman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Chinese Acupuncture ◽  
Military Service Members ◽  
Group Time

Abstract Background The present investigation tested the efficacy of the Tennant Biomodulator, a novel pain management intervention that uses biofeedback-modulated electrical stimulation, to reduce chronic pain and its psychosocial sequelae in a sample of current and former military service members. The Tennant Biomodulator used on its most basic setting was compared to two commonly used, non-pharmacological pain treatments—traditional Chinese acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)—in a comparative efficacy, randomized, open-label trial. Methods Participants included 100 active duty and retired service men and women with chronic pain undergoing treatment at the Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas, USA, randomly assigned to receive six, weekly sessions of either Tennant Biomodulator treatment, traditional Chinese acupuncture, or TENS, in addition to usual care. Recruitment was conducted between May 2010 to September 2013. Outcome measures were collected at intake, before and after each treatment session, and at a 1-month follow-up. Intent-to-treat analyses were used throughout, with mixed models used to investigate main effects of group, time, and group × time interactions with consideration given to quadratic effects. Outcomes measured included ratings of chronic pain, pain-related functional disability, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Results On average, regardless of their treatment group, participants exhibited a 16% reduction in pain measured by the Brooke Army Medical Center’s Clinic Pain Log [F(1, 335) = 55.7, P <  0.0001] and an 11% reduction in pain-related disability measured by the Million Visual Analog Scale [MVAS: F(1, 84) = 28.3, P <  0.0001] from baseline to the end of treatment, but no one treatment performed better than the other, and the reductions in pain and pain-related disability were largely lost by 1-month follow-up. Symptoms of PTSD and depression did not change significantly as a function of time or group. Conclusions Findings build on previous work suggesting that traditional Chinese acupuncture and TENS can reduce pain and its functional sequelae without risks associated with pharmacological pain management. The Tennant Biomodulator used on its most basic setting performs as well as these other interventions. Based on the present findings, large, randomized controlled trials on the Tennant Biomodulator are indicated. Future work should test this device using its full range of settings for pain-related psychological health. Trial registration Clincialtrials.gov (NCT01752010); registered December 14, 2012.

scholarly journals Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapy in reduction of orofacial pain

2014 ◽  
Vol 142 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 150-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Djordjevic ◽  
Vojkan Lazic ◽  
Ana Todorovic ◽  
Aleksandra Cairovic ◽  
Valentina Veselinovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Pain Reduction ◽  
Masticatory Muscles ◽  
Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Muscular Dysfunction ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Symptoms And Signs

Introduction. Patients with craniomandibular disorders suffer from hypertonic, fatigued and painful masticatory muscles. This condition can lead to limitation of mandibular jaw movements. All of these symptoms and signs are included in myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) has been used for treatment of these patients. Objective. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of TENS therapy on chronic pain reduction in patients with the muscular dysfunction symptom. Methods. In order to evaluate the effect of TENS therapy before and after the treatment, Craniomandibular Index (Helkimo) was used. Pain intensity was measured by VAS. Patients had TENS treatment over two-week period. BURST TENS modality was used. Current intensity was individually adjusted. Results. Two patients did not respond to TENS therapy. Complete pain reduction was recorded in 8 patients, while pain reduction was not significantly different after TENS therapy in 10 patients. Conclusion. TENS therapy was confirmed as therapeutic procedure in orofacial muscle relaxation and pain reduction.

scholarly journals DeqiSensations of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Auricular Points

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoling Wang ◽  
Jiliang Fang ◽  
Qing Zhao ◽  
Yangyang Fan ◽  
Jun Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Efficacy ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Chinese Acupuncture ◽  
Dull Pain ◽  
Quantitative Measurements ◽  
The Individual

Deqisensation, a psychophysical response characterized by a spectrum of different needling sensations, is essential for Chinese acupuncture clinical efficacy. Previous research works have investigated the component ofDeqiresponse upon acupuncture on acupoints on the trunk and limbs. However, the characteristics ofDeqisensations of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on auricular points are seldom reported. In this study, we investigated the individual components ofDeqiduring TENS on auricular concha area and the superior scapha using quantitative measurements in the healthy subjects and depression patients. The most striking characteristics ofDeqisensations upon TENS on auricular points were tingling, numbness, and fullness. The frequencies of pressure, warmness, heaviness, and soreness were relatively lower. The dull pain and coolness are rare. The characteristics ofDeqiwere similar for the TENS on concha and on the superior scapha.

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