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Benefits of microcurrent therapy
- Fully self-contained
- No electrical sensations (unlike a TENS device)
- Works below the sensory threshold
- Provides a cumulative effect over time
- Supports long-term healing
- Up to 300 hours of battery life
- Can be worn day or night for continuous relief
- May help reduce dependence on pain medications
The human body is an electrical system
The human body runs on electricity. Tiny electric currents, called micro-currents, are generated within cells to power our bodily functions. These micro-currents are incredibly small—just one-millionth of an ampere.
When cells get injured, they resist the body’s natural micro-currents, causing the current to bypass the injured area. This disruption prevents blood, oxygen and vital nutrients from reaching the affected area, resulting in pain and delayed healing.
A micro-current device acts like an external battery, helping to direct the body’s natural micro-current to the injured area. What makes micro-current therapy effective is its ability to mimic the body’s own electrical signals, potentially speeding up healing at the cellular level.
Microcurrent therapy works by compensating for the body’s electrical limitations. The body follows the principle that electricity takes the path of least resistance, which means its current often avoids the injured area. By regulating cellular activity, micro-currents help reduce inflammation and encourage the production of collagen, which aids in healing. This supports a healthy, pain-free environment inside the body.
Are Painmaster MCT patches a TENS machine?
Microcurrent Therapy (MCT) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) are two distinct treatments with different methods and purposes.
MCT operates at a much lower intensity (about 1000 times weaker than TENS) so you won’t feel it working. Unlike TENS, which blocks pain signals, MCT targets pain at the cellular level, helping also to promote cell regeneration and reduce inflammation. This makes it a more holistic approach to pain relief, supporting long-term healing rather than just masking the pain. TENS machines are usually used to help alleviate pain, but don’t tackle the source of the pain.
With Painmaster, users typically wear the device for extended periods, such as throughout the day or overnight, for continuous pain management rather than quick, temporary relief.
PAINMASTER - Proven pain management Technology
The Painmaster Micro Current Therapy (MCT) Patch is the result of an extensive research and development journey. Since its launch, it has transformed the world of Micro Current Therapy, offering a compact yet highly effective product known for its exceptional performance and reliability.
This achievement was made possible through collaboration between technology companies, research institutions and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques.
The Painmaster MCT currents are carefully calibrated to align with the body’s natural electrical activity at the cellular level. Unlike other devices that only stimulate the surface, these currents can penetrate directly into the cells. The technology behind Painmaster MCT is based on the ARNDT–SCHULTZ Law, which states that mild stimuli enhance physiological activity, while stronger stimuli can inhibit or halt it.
Double-blind studies conducted by Lerner and Kirsch have highlighted the effectiveness of Microcurrent Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (MENS). While medical professionals have long understood the internal electrical processes of the body, applying this knowledge has taken time to develop.
Recent advancements in medical research have placed increasing focus on the electrical dynamics of life. Every living organism is made up of cells with nuclei that carry positive and negative electrical charges within their surrounding membrane. These cells, along with the nervous system, use direct current and pulsed energy to sustain life.
Pain often occurs when capillary pores open, allowing blood proteins to leak into cellular spaces, leading to fluid buildup and inflammation. This response happens when cells are deprived of oxygen and nutrients, impairing their function.
Recognising this, medical and biological research has shown that proper electrical energy can stimulate the circulatory system and every cell in the body. Using Painmaster MCT self-adhesive electro-patches, which emit controlled electrical energy, can significantly ease musculoskeletal pain by supporting the body’s natural healing processes.
Microcurrent therapy helps create an ideal environment for self-healing. By stimulating an electrical field at the cellular level, it improves circulation. As blood flow increases in the affected area, oxygen delivery is enhanced, promoting faster and more effective healing.