The treatment of myofascial syndrome using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) : a comparison between two types of electrode placements

Abstract

Myofascial syndrome is a very common condition which is frequently encountered at Chiropractic clinics. It is also a very complex condition and as such is a very frustrating one to treat effectively. Tens is resegnised as a clinically effective modality in the treatment of Myofascial syndrome, however guidelines with respect to the most effective electrode placements are lacking.