Neuromodulation
TENS Therapy
TENS — transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation — delivers a mild electrical current through electrodes placed on the skin. Nothing is implanted and no injection is involved, which is what separates it from the implanted stimulators on this page.
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Medically reviewed by Joshua L. Hare, DO, Founder & Medical Director
Updated August 2026
Conditions Treated
Persistent back and neck pain, nerve-related pain, and musculoskeletal pain — usually alongside other treatment rather than on its own.
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How It Works
Adhesive electrode pads[1] are placed on or near the painful area and connected to a small battery-powered unit. The intensity is adjusted to a level that feels comfortable. Your clinician fits the device, shows you where the pads go and sets it up for use at home.
Treatment day
What to Expect
A fitting and instruction appointment in clinic. Home sessions typically run 20–30 minutes and can be repeated through the day.
Afterward
Recovery
None — TENS is non-invasive and there is no recovery period. It is not suitable for everyone: tell your clinician if you have a pacemaker or any other implanted electrical device, or if you are pregnant.
Duration of Relief
TENS is used as an ongoing therapy you manage yourself, rather than a one-off procedure.
References
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Accepting new patients at five clinics: Dalton, Ringgold, Cleveland, Farragut and Oak Ridge.