| 摘要 |
The invention relates to a device for treating a patient for chronic pain and for cosmetic treatment by neurostimulation comprising a plurality of stimulating electrodes and one or more reference electrodes to be applied externally, ie to the surface of the skin, in the region of the pain and to apply a current of between 0.2 and 12 mA at a frequency of between 1 and 50 Hz, and preferably between 2 and 10 Hz. Optimal results appear to be achieved when the applied current is between 0.2 and 6 OmA depending on the depth of the pain and the tenderness of the skin of the area to be treated. In use the area to be treated is located either by a stimulating device, or by using at least one of the stimulating electrodes on the device itself to locate the pain prior to treatment. The electrodes are applied to the patient's skin as located using firm pressure whilst a stimulating pulse is applied as treatment. This action produces a remarkable and unexpected level of pain relief over a wide area. The invention extends to a method for the treatment of chronic pain using the above-mentioned parameters and procedures.
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