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  • elroy1414
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    March 15, 2023 at 7:33 pm
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    #35522

    Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for chronic pain in trapezius and shoulder due to foraminal stenosis? Worth trying?

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    March 16, 2023 at 12:43 am
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    #35523

    There have been TENS units (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) around for the last 40 years (+). They can be effective on occasion.

    Dr. Corenman

    elroy1414
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    March 16, 2023 at 6:10 pm
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    #35526

    Is TENS different than NMES tho? I see various sources saying they are different.

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    March 16, 2023 at 7:01 pm
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    #35527

    Well, you are correct. NMES is really the same as what I used 40 years ago, EMS or electrical muscle stimulation. It causes the motor nerves to fire, contracting muscles. I didn’t think it would be used around the neck and it is not too effective.

    Dr. Corenman

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