The topic of pain management is moving away from its current dependence on drugs into methods that incorporate therapy outside of medication. Omron Healthcare has introduced its Omron HEAT Pain Pro, which utilizes heat and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) technology to treat joint and muscle pain.

Combining TENS, the sending of stimulating pulses across the skin to prevent pain signals from reaching the brain, and heat gives the Pain Pro an advanced over conventional treatments that only utilize one of the therapies and is recommended by physical therapists to give the most effective treatments for muscle and joint pain.

"Millions of Americans suffer from daily pain. Whether they are experiencing back pain, aching knees, joint pain or chronic discomfort, people are looking for more safe, effective pain management options," said Carol Lucarelli, director of marketing and product development for Omron Healthcare. "Increased awareness of the potential dangers of opioids and prescription pain killers is driving more consumer interest in pain management options. The Omron HEAT Pain Pro is a safe, effective, accessible drug-free choice."

The Omron HEAT Pain Pro uses 27 heat and 20 TENS combinations, with pre-set options for different areas of the body. The device is handheld and can be easily used in the home. The device features a rechargeable battery, gel pads that can be used up to 30 times and is available without a prescription.