Alpha-Stim vs. TENS Therapy for Pain Relief
Both Alpha-Stim® and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) units are used to provide drug free pain treatment, but there is a big difference in what they do and how they perform. In fact, the only thing they have in common is electricity. They both provide pain relief via an electrical device, but that’s where the […]
FAQ: How Long Should I Use Alpha-Stim, and When Should I Decrease Use?
Alpha-Stim treatments are cumulative, allowing you to taper off frequency of use while still maintaining results. And because there’s no way to overdose on Alpha-Stim, this leaves room for you to manage your routine in a way that gets the best results for you. Unlike most prescription medications, Alpha-Stim also has no risk of addiction […]
Let’s Talk Side Effects: Alpha-Stim vs. Prescription Drugs
One of the most notable factors about Alpha-Stim is its ability to treat anxiety, insomnia, depression and pain, without the negative side effects attached to most prescription medications. In fact, out of over 100 clinical research studies, less than 1% of patients reported mild and self-limiting side effects, including dizziness (6 cases or 0.07%), skin […]
Alpha-Stim Smart Probes vs. AS-Trodes: Which Should You Use to Treat Your Pain?
When you purchase an Alpha-Stim M, you receive both Smart Probes and AS-Trode brand electrodes. Both can be used to treat acute, post-traumatic (including postoperative) and chronic pain, but how do you know which to use to treat your specific pain? Let’s first go over how Alpha-Stim treats pain, and then we’ll dive into when […]
FDA “Cleared” Versus “Approved”: What’s the Difference?
The question is sometimes asked, why is Alpha-Stim “cleared” by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as opposed to “approved?” Of course, all the medical devices in the U.S. market are examined by FDA to determine if they are safe and effective. All manufacturers who seek to market medical devices in the United States must […]
