This theory explains why rubbing a sore area, applying cold or heat, or using TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) units can reduce pain. These actions activate large-diameter touch fibers, effectively “closing the gate” and reducing pain signal transmission.
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The "gate" opens or closes based on the types of nerve fibers sending signals. The body uses three primary types of fibers to transmit sensory information:
At lower frequencies (around 2-5 Hz) and a higher intensity that may cause gentle muscle twitching, TENS is thought to stimulate the release of the body's own natural opioids, called endorphins. The relief from this method builds up more slowly, over 20-40 minutes, but can last for several hours after the TENS unit is turned off. This theory explains why rubbing a sore area,
Here's the mechanism of action that a device like the "pain gate ddsc 018" would utilize:
By the end of this module, learners will be able to: The body uses three primary types of fibers
| Technique | Mechanism | DDSC 018 Advantage | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Random high-frequency | Less adaptation, shorter relief | | Low-Frequency TENS | Opioid-mediated (acupuncture-like) | Slower onset; not pure gate | | Spinal Cord Stimulator | Surgical implant; dorsal column gating | Invasive, expensive | | DDSC 018 | Optimized A-beta burst gate | Non-invasive, patterned to prevent tolerance |
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