Pain Programme - TensCare Alivia Manual Del Usuario

involuntary contractions. This prevents
the unwanted
emptying of the bladder.
Successful treatment
stimulation once
improvements can sometimes be seen
in as little as two weeks.
The sensation is a softer, vibrating,
stimulation. Nevertheless, when the
programme finishes, and your pelvic
floor relaxes, it will become apparent
how much your pelvic floor has been
exercised.
MIXED INCONTINENCE:
Shown on the screen as: MIXED
This programme is perfect if you are
suffering from both Stress and Urge
incontinence. It is a combination of the
STRES and URGE programmes.
The first 10 minutes uses the URGE
programme to reduce sensitivity, then
in the second 10 minutes, the STRES
programme exercises the pelvic floor
muscles. You may need to increase the
strength to feel the muscle contraction
when the STRES programme starts.
TONE:
Shown on the screen as: TONE
Once the pelvic floor muscles have
been strengthened
continue to exercise them.
Regular use of this programme, about
twice a week, will ensure that your
muscles remain fit and toned.
The TONE programme may also be
used as an alternative treatment for
stress incontinence.
and unexpected
requires
a day and
with Alivia,
The sensation when using the TONE
programme is a mixture of a strong
drawing in of the muscles and then
releasing.
A strong and fit pelvic floor may
increase sexual health and enjoyment.
PAIN:
Shown on the screen as: PAIN
The PAIN programme can be used to
alleviate period pain. It has a constant
output that produces
sensation, activating the Pain Gate. It is
the programme that is likely to result in
the greatest pain relief.

11.3. PAIN PROGRAMME

In order to obtain the best relief, the
pads need to be placed over the
dermatomes T10, T11 and T12, which
are the nerve roots that supply the
sensory fibres to the uterus. These
dermatomes wrap around the body, but
do not quite meet up at the front. They
run from around waist height at the
back down to the groin area at the front.
As each person's body is different, the
Aliviais supplied with pads which are
large enough to be effective even if not
located exactly
dermatomes. When the pads are
placed correctly the Alivia will work
very well.
Therefore, if after
considerable relief
achieved, either move the pads slightly
or try one of the other pad positioning
areas.
There are THREE positions where the
pads can be placed for maximum
benefit. It is recommended that the
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a tingling
over all three
thirty minutes
has not been