4. Tens Machine
A tens machine is a machine that using small electrical charges to excite the nerves around the painful area. This can be very effective in treating pain as it ‘confuses’ the pain signal from those nerves acting as ‘noise’ in a radio signal.
Remember that it is your nerves that are causing the pain associated with slipped disc – which is why you might also notice a tingling sensation or coldness in the area. By using a tens machine, you send different signals to that same area and interrupt the pain. If nothing else this will distract you from the discomfort you’re feeling.