great_auks t1_j5nd3v1 wrote on January 24, 2023 at 5:36 AM

Let me introduce you to TENS

SphericalBitch2020 t1_j5ndxi2 wrote on January 24, 2023 at 5:45 AM

This has reminded me of the Melzack & Wall gate theory of pain control..... is an interesting topic to read about.... and explains.why rubbing a bruised area brings relief to many. Acupressure may be explained by this.

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-gate-control-theory-2795208

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/gate-control-theory#:~:text=The%20gate%2Dcontrol%20theory%20(Melzack,delta%20and%20C%2D)%20fibres.

BrokenEye3 t1_j5ndspi wrote on January 24, 2023 at 5:43 AM

Well sure. If I kick you in the nards, you won't be so bothered by your back hurting anymore, now will you?

stealth_mode_76 t1_j5ovgit wrote on January 24, 2023 at 3:23 PM

I had an abscessed tooth and took a bad shock off an electric fence at a horse farm when I tried to open a gate i didnt know was hot. Hurt like hell but my tooth stopped hurting for like 2 hours.

atrailofdisasters OP t1_j5nbq45 wrote on January 24, 2023 at 5:22 AM

The actual device I found in the antique store today.

BrokenEye3 t1_j5ndvqv wrote on January 24, 2023 at 5:44 AM

Did you try it out?

_thankyoucomeagain_ t1_j5ncpg1 wrote on January 24, 2023 at 5:32 AM

They are still used for pain. Very commonly.

Inlerah t1_j5ndm75 wrote on January 24, 2023 at 5:41 AM

I mean that's basically a TENS unit, isn't it?

TIL that electroshock therapy devices in the 19th century “helped” with toothaches.

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