Yes. It can help with deep and severe pain. It helps when I used to have bad pain that felt like it was in my uterus.

What is it exactly? I have heard a lot of people talking about, but not sure what it is. I have a lot of pain and wonder if I should be asking my doctor about it.
Thanks!

I had a tense unit after auto accident for back and sciatic severe pain since 1992. I have had 3 different kinds and used it all day long. Deep penetration and can be depth calculated by company or therapist. I believe this will help you and it surely doesn't hurt to try. Anything to rid the pain. Good luck and my prayers

I just ordered one on Amazon. I'll let you know if it helps.

I just bought one for myself a week ago. I tried it. Didn't really go so well. I had it on the lowest setting and within the hour I had severe pains. It seems as if my body hates everything. But I will try it again and hopefully get use to it. If not, then I'm throwing it out.

I did not understand what this was by what you all were calling it, but I just looked this up and this is an electrical stimulation device (or what we call e-stem) technique used by physical therapists to help retrain weak or atrophied muscles (like after you have been in a cast for an extended period of time). I would not use it for endometriosis or you will likely just stimulate pain. This should only be used under the supervision of a medical professional. I would only use it on larger muscles and nothing that is connected to the endo.

@vansanturtle, in the endo world it is called a TENS Unit. It is used to help manage endo pain. I was first introduced to it by a pelvic floor therapist and it greatly decreased my pain and still does when I've needed to use it.

I would sure welcome some more information on what and how people are using these so I can be better informed about this type of treatment if anyone has a moment to do so. Thanks!

Transcutaneous (trans-q-tain-e-us) electrical nerve stimulation (stih-mew-la-shun) is a pain control treatment. It is often called TENS for short. A TENS unit is a portable, pocket-sized, battery-powered device. The TENS unit uses mild, safe electrical signals to help control pain.

When is TENS used to control pain?
A TENS unit treats many kinds of pain. It can help lessen acute (short-term) pain, like after surgery or an accident. Chronic (long-term) pain, like arthritis, back or muscle pain, or cancer pain may also be lessened with TENS. Some people have trouble taking pain medicine. TENS is a safe, drug-free way to help control pain for these people as well.

How does TENS work?
TENS lessens pain by sending painless electrical impulses through electrodes (sticky patches) placed on the skin. The electrical signals travel from the TENS unit through wires to the electrodes.


The signal then passes to the nerves under the skin. These nerves take messages to the brain about what they feel, such as touch, warmth, pressure, and pain. TENS signals can replace the message of pain on these nerves with a tingling sensation. This changes your impression of the pain.


The TENS signals may also increase the amount of endorphins (end-or-fins) in your body. Endorphins are a pain-relieving chemical made naturally by your body.


The electrodes are put in different places on your skin.


Where the electrodes are placed depends on the type and location of your pain. The electrodes may be placed to "cover" or "surround" the painful area. This works very well with muscle pain, spasms, or painful joints as in arthritis. Or, the electrodes may be placed to "capture" the pain as with the pain of a surgery incision (cut). The electrodes may be put between an injured nerve and the brain when a nerve has been hurt.


Putting the electrodes in the correct place is very important. If the electrodes are put in the wrong place your pain may not be lessened. The pain could even get worse if the electrodes are placed incorrectly. The electrodes should never be put near the eyes. The electrodes should also not be put over the nerves from the neck to the throat or brain.

It can also help those who do not like taking narcotic pain relievers and/or can't for whatever reason.

Yep, that is an e-stem unit and someone with severe endo could really hurt themselves with this thing. I would not use it without supervision of a trained therapist.

An ultrasound by a physical therapist is helpful however, to reduce swelling. This is different than the type of ultrasound you would receive during pregnancy. Also, gentle pelvic floor exercises, pelvic tilts, bridges, hold some gentle squats, some gentle abductor exercises, kegels, lots of gentle stretching and perhaps yoga. Maybe just about 15 or so at a time. I worked as a PT assistant for several years in case your wondering ;-).

Well, you have your opinion but I know what has saved my life when I needed 1600mg motrin three times a day. I never caused me more pain. Maybe different physical therapist use it differently. I've had three pelvic floor therapists suggest it. Because of my scar tissue I can't do any kind of exercise except whay I was taught in pelvic floor therapy tokeep my pelvic floor muscles loose. I stand behind what I know as fact.
Sincerely,

An e-stem unit sends electrical impulses that force the muscles to contract. If it is set at too high an intensity or frequency and too long a duration it will buckle you over in pain and agony in no time. Prior to using, be sure to consult with a medical professional who can make appropriate recommendations on how to use and at what intensity. Gentle floor exercises and stretching are recommended with any program to help strengthen pelvic floor muscles.