Endorphin secretion
When a nervous signal proceeds from the pain area to the brain, it spreads through a
chain of connections joined together called synapses. The synapse can be seen as the
space between the end of a nerve and the start of another. When an electric signal
reaches the end of a nerve, it produces substances called neurotransmitters that pass
through the synapse and activate the start of the next nerve. The process is repeated
until the signal reaches the brain. The opioids involved in pain reduction have the task of
sliding in the synapse space and impeding the neurotransmitter propagation. In this way
a chemical block of pain signals is obtained. Endorphins are opioids naturally produced
by the body to tackle pain and they can act both on the marrow and on the brain, proving
to be effective analgesics. Tens can increase the natural production of endorphins;
therefore, they decrease the perception of pain.
Different effects related to frequency
Higher frequencies determine immediate, short-lasting antalgic effects, whereas lower
frequencies determine gradual, long-lasting effects.
Microcurrents
Unlike conventional electrostimulation, microcurrent electrostimulation uses currents
with an intensity included between 10 and 500 µA (microampere, which is a millionth of
an ampere). Several studies have proved that microampere currents actually increase
ATP synthesis.
MENS therapy usually has two different phases: the first aims at reducing the pain
sensation perceived by the patient, while the second promotes protein and ATP
synthesis, accelerating tissue-repairing processes. The treatment duration is usually
included between 15 and 30 minutes as for the first phase and between 5 and 10
minutes as for the second phase. MENS are an interesting instrumental therapy that can
be used in many pathologies; moreover, the use of MENS combined with other
instrumental therapies such as laser and/or TENS can lead to excellent clinic results,
which are otherwise unlikely to be reached.
Ionophoresis
Ionophoresis is a form of electrotherapy through which pharmacological substances are
transmitted inside the tissues thanks to a unidirectional continuous electric current.
Ionophoresis is based on the ionic dissociation capacity of some medicinal substances,
which have very low molecular weight, after they are dissolved in water.
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