I am normally sceptical about these health gizmos that promise immediate results to ailments such as chronic aches and pains. But this nifty electronic device has won me over simply by being effective the two times that I’ve tried it.
My wife had bought it from Isetan Singapore after searching on the Web for other users’ reviews on other products using the same technology. I have used it twice – once on my upper back and another time on the neck just when they started aching. Usually these develop into aches that last for about a week.
HIVOX Penny Pad using TENS technology
Both times, the pain was relieved and the usual stiff neck and back ache seemed to be headed off as well.
The Penny Pad is a small self-adhesive device that uses electrical currents to stimulate muscle groups for the purpose of pain relief or muscle relaxation.
About the size of an elongated palm, you stick it onto the aching area, switch it on, and small electrical currents are applied to the afflicted area for about 20 minutes. The intensity of the electrical currents can be controlled, and the rhythm of application is varied throughout the session.
The technology used is the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS). TENS technology works by stimulating nerves through the skin. HIVOX claims that the technology is recognized as a clinically proven, effective, non-medication method of treating pain from certain causes.
It manages pain through stopping the pain gate to prevent pain signals from being transmitted to the brain, and helps to release endorphin to soothe the nerves by stimulating them. It is supposed to be free from side-effects when used properly, and can also be used as a simple means of self-treatment.
Applications of TENS includes the following
- Back Pain
- Joint Pain (e.g Knee joint, hip joint, shoulder)
- Neuralgia
- Headache
- Menstrual Pain
- Pain after injuries to muculoskeletal system
- Pain with circulatory problems
- Chronic Pain through various causes
Naturally, the gadget comes with warnings about when it should not be used, such as near the heart and during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Disclaimer:
I am not related to the company in any way, and we purchased the gizmo like any other customers, without any discounts. Just wanted to share something that seemed to work for me. I do not guarantee in any way that it’ll work for you nor the safety of this device.
