Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator of 5000 Hz Provides Better Analgesia Than 100 Hz in Mice Muscle Pain Model

📄 Analgesic Effects of 5kHz TENS

Title:
5000 Hz TENS Provides Better Analgesia Than 100 Hz in Mice Muscle Pain Model

Authors:
Hung-Tsung Hsiao, MD; Ya-Chi Lin, PhD; Yen-Chin Liu, MD

🔍 Summary

This animal study compared the analgesic effects of 5 kHz vs. 100 Hz TENS in mice. Results showed that 5 kHz stimulation produced faster and more effective pain relief, despite similar cytokine responses, indicating potential for high-frequency TENS in pain management.