CATEGORY PAIN RELIEF II
PROGRAM TRAPEZIUS MUSCLE PAIN
WHEN?
As with all muscular pains, pain in the trapezius muscles can best be relieved by
endorphin stimulation. However, TENS stimulation may be preferable for the first
sessions if there is acute pain in an area of inflammation.
WHY?
For the relief of pain.
HOW?
Using the Gate control principle. This involves causing high levels of sensitivity impulses
in order to limit the input of pain impulses when they return to the posterior horn of
the spinal cord.
PULSE WIDTH
The pulse width varies continuously with this programme. This avoids habituation by
using a system of stimulation that is perceived as more pleasant by some patients.
ELECTRODES
The electrodes must be placed on the painful area, preferably on the points of
sensitivity.
INTENSITY
The intensity must be increased gradually until the patient feels a tingling sensation
that is pronounced without being painful.
+TENS
OPTION
No.
TRAPEZIUS PAIN
FREQUENCY PULSE WIDTH MODULATION TIME TREATMENT TIME
60 Hz 80-200 s 3 s 30 min
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