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More than 10 million people in the UK get headaches, making them one of the most common health complaints, but most are easily treated.Most headaches aren't serious and can be treated with pharmacy re…

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition of the digestive system and it’s estimated that 10% - 20% of the UK population is affected by it at any one time.IBS can cause bouts of stomach cra…

Most people have experienced back pain sometime in their life. The causes of back pain are numerous; some are self-inflicted due to a lifetime of bad habits. Other back pain causes include accidents,…

The wide range of variation in machine settings and electrode positioning gives great flexibility in terms of treatment options. Don’t be afraid to experiment with the control settings or the placemen…

TENS UNITS SHOULD NOT BE USED BY PERSONS WITH HEART PACEMAKERS OR SERIOUS HEART RHYTHM PROBLEMS. People with heart disease or epilepsy should be evaluated by a doctor first before using a unit. TENS…

Electrical stimulation modalities (this would include ANY electrical stimulation delivered through surface or implanted electrodes - like TENS, Interferential, muscle stimulation, Russian currents, H…

Can TENS and Muscle Stims (EMS machines) be safely used by people with metal implants?This is a question Natures Gate often get asked and the answer is yes. Many people who have had pins, plates, wir…

WHY DO WE HAVE PAIN?Pain is the body’s warning system. It alerts us to injury or illness. When the body is functioning normally, pain serves as a vital warning sign when something is not right.Pain si…

 Electronic Muscle stimulator (EMS) units use continuous electrical bursts aimed at particular muscles to force them to contract and relax. During muscle stimulation the body sends blood and oxyg…

WILL “TENS “CURE MY PAIN? TENS or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation is not a “cure-all”. 80% or so of people are helped by TENS and experience a reduction in pain rather than a cure.…