TENS is commonly used to help with chronic pain. The general type of electric stimulation is used for healing wounds and alleviating pain. For the convenience of the patient, a portable TENS unit can be prescribed by the doctor or a physical therapist for the patient to use at home. Interferential current (IFC) is another form of TENS.
The noun AFFIRMATION has 4 senses: 1. a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something. 2. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something. 3. (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds) 4. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand. Familiarity information: AFFIRMATION used as a noun is uncommon.
To reaffirm is to make a renewed commitment to something, usually verbally. If you affirm something, you are saying I believe in this!. So reaffirming repeats your belief, making it clear that you still feel that way. Politicians reaffirm their beliefs when they repeat a promise people may have forgotten or had cause to doubt.