Learn
What Can a TENS Machine Be Used For?
TENS machines provide drug-free relief for labour, back and neck pain, period pain, endometriosis, arthritis, sports injuries and postnatal afterpains. Same device, different pad placement.
Learn more
Are TENS Machines Safe? Who Should Not Use One?
TENS is non-invasive, drug-free and widely considered safe, with no adverse events across 17 labour trials in a Cochrane review. A small group should seek medical advice first.
Learn more
What Does a TENS Machine Feel Like?
A TENS machine feels like gentle tingling or buzzing on your skin, never painful, and you control the intensity completely. Here is what to expect, including what the Opti-Max boost feels like during labour.
Learn more
What Is a TENS Machine?
A TENS machine is a small, drug-free device that relieves pain using gentle electrical pulses through skin pads. Learn how TENS works, what it's used for, and how TENS differs from EMS.
Learn more
How Does a TENS Machine Work?
A TENS machine sends gentle electrical pulses that block pain signals to the brain and trigger endorphins, your body's natural painkillers. Here is how it works, for labour and for everyday pain.
Learn more