How & When to Use TENS for Pain Relief (Transcutaneous Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation)

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @Football0Lover
    @Football0Lover 5 лет назад +51

    No matter what I search on youtube, these guys always have a video

  • @cackleberrycottage2340
    @cackleberrycottage2340 3 года назад

    This past Feb. I developed bursitis in my right hip. I was sent to physical therapy for it and the PT used tens. I also have fibromyalgia and I could not believe how much the Tens helped both things. None of the doctors I have been to ever recommended Tens for my fibro before. I have been suffering with hip pain and lower back pain from the fibro for years now. I bought this exact unit and it is pretty good. Obviously the unit at the PT works better, but for the money, this little unit does pretty well. I am grateful that this works for me because I don't like taking pain meds all the time.

  • @teree211
    @teree211 4 года назад +3

    Thank you so much!! Not only do you help us, We heal with your great humor

  • @c.a.greene8395
    @c.a.greene8395 2 года назад +1

    I dug out my old tens machine.
    I used it for years, wrong, and last night I finally understood how and why so many believe this is the answer to my chronic hip and muscle pain...
    For the first time, I managed to get the long muscles in my left leg to contract with the electric charge...instantly my muscles relaxed! ( I am bed ridden 22 hrs a day, I have shortening of my tendons and muscles, sciatic nerve damage that is both on the outside of my hip going down the outside of my leg, behind my knee and down the inside to mid calf as well as a similar pain that goes through my genital area, to the hip and down to the knee, behind the knee and again to the outside of my leg to mid calf )
    I slept through the night for the first time in 20 years! I fell asleep with it on...
    8f you arent doing it right, it's not going to work...I was never a believer before now

  • @MrAshtute
    @MrAshtute 6 лет назад +22

    I have 1...amazing device...stops me taking so much pain meds that were damaging my liver/kidneys.
    Really works for me but we are all different i guess.

    • @c.a.greene8395
      @c.a.greene8395 2 года назад +2

      I had one for years, I wasn't doing it right, and so it never worked for me...last night I tried it again...I put one on my long muscles on my leg, as I was moving the second one around, trying to figure out where to place it, I noticed my muscles contract, and vibrate...this was the first time I actually had the pads in the right spot to get a reaction!!! What a difference it made!!! I slept through the night for the first time in 20 years!
      Now I'm buying a box of pads, as they used to be reusable contact pads, now they are disposable but they stick better!

  • @lisaspencer5682
    @lisaspencer5682 4 года назад +7

    I've used a tens unit since before they became available over the counter. I have had chronic pain with fibromyalgia for 24 years. My tens and EMS units takes my pain away. It's a sort of "hurts so good" feeling. I have gotten better using tens treatment because I could be more active and get stronger.

  • @alakoso
    @alakoso 5 лет назад +7

    Can you be more specific about why you would not use TENS over or near a metal implant like knee or hip replacement?

  • @maryzazzarino279
    @maryzazzarino279 4 года назад +2

    I thought the video was great! I didn't know about the criss-cross. Thanks for helping. I already have a TENS unit and it really helps better now that I watched the video.

  • @mickyunit
    @mickyunit 6 лет назад +5

    I love mine. Really helps relieve the pain.

  • @suziemusick3991
    @suziemusick3991 6 лет назад +5

    Have had a lot of problems with SI joint pain for years and TENS units help a lot. I just got a new one and really need to know the best placement of the pads for SI joint pain...please!! Thank you so much

    • @barbaracordell2648
      @barbaracordell2648 Год назад

      I need the same answers as you? Did you find out anything helpful?

  • @carolweaver3269
    @carolweaver3269 6 лет назад +3

    I use Tens, PRN. If I am going through touch time ( tougher than regular, than I use it. ) It helps, but nothing is a miracle of course, but it does help. It tells you in the directions and diagram where to put, pads. Parallel to each other. This is wonderful how you teach the use of it. Mine does not seem to have that many pads.

  • @physiowizard6171
    @physiowizard6171 4 года назад +2

    Bob & brad, can you please do something so your voice becomes more clear and loud in the video?

  • @SproutyPottedPlant
    @SproutyPottedPlant 3 года назад +1

    Great video! I am learning a lot from these videos 👍 my tens unit is quite large but is very powerful and relaxing, bought it for the EMS and helping with workout but enjoy TENS massage function the most 😀 muscle pain no more!

  • @anapoima2012
    @anapoima2012 6 лет назад +7

    All your videos are great and really help. Thanks.

  • @steampunkvampyre
    @steampunkvampyre 5 лет назад +1

    I used it on my shoulder and felt quite nauseous but on my low back it works great xx

  • @ptosis
    @ptosis 6 лет назад +3

    Please show pad placement for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome if you have one video for that. Thanks.

  • @reallyryan_
    @reallyryan_ 6 лет назад +3

    Just bought one of these from amazon arriving today, I’m a cleaner and suffer from a bad back after I pulled something while weight lifting 7 months ago when I start to clean for example my lower back gets stiff and sore because I’m turning and twisting I really hope this helps as I’ve tried heat pads cold pads and creams etc this is the last resort.

    • @Hero101010
      @Hero101010 2 года назад

      I hope you're better! How are you doing?

  • @lorrainedurgee1761
    @lorrainedurgee1761 5 лет назад

    Thanks, it sure helped my bruised ankle after 2 weeks, I use it 4 times a day...

  • @bmetz3843
    @bmetz3843 6 лет назад +1

    Can u do a video on bertolotti syndrome? It's a congenital change in backs that causes back pain. Maybe stretches for this or strengthening? Ty love u guys!

  • @Canuklhead
    @Canuklhead 8 месяцев назад

    could you talk about wireless vs wired.. how long do the aaa batteries last in this particular unit you are demonstrating.. ? would one wear a wireless as they go about their day or should one limit the use ? Is there a limit on usage, etc?

  • @annewandering
    @annewandering 5 лет назад +5

    I got a great unit for $20. There were many in that price range to chose from too!

  • @labrat8876
    @labrat8876 4 года назад +3

    What about the wireless units?

  • @ffxbellini
    @ffxbellini 8 месяцев назад

    Can this help with nerve issues?

  • @concejalotavalo4234
    @concejalotavalo4234 6 лет назад +5

    Can it be used for rehabilitation after a stroke?

    • @CLoZe14
      @CLoZe14 4 года назад

      I also wish to know this

  • @suneetjagpal12
    @suneetjagpal12 4 года назад +1

    It's helpful on pain,would you recommend tens therapy for pain and "rest for injury healing". Please reply

  • @vannessmorris700
    @vannessmorris700 4 года назад

    I paid $30 bucks for 1. I got it for my husband. And he loves it. Thank God for Amazon. My charge nurse recommended for us to get it we both have back problems. I swear by it

  • @jonilochheed3579
    @jonilochheed3579 4 года назад +1

    Can you please tell me what your credentials as physical therapists thank you.

    • @flyinggrits1
      @flyinggrits1 3 года назад +1

      Credentials...? You always learn from them.

  • @rhyannonp8231
    @rhyannonp8231 4 года назад +2

    so this is not something like a physical therapist uses that contracts the muscles and all to relieve muscle neck and head tension?

  • @oldkingcole6147
    @oldkingcole6147 2 года назад +1

    I have read reviews of some TENS/EMS units where ppl say a specific unit/model isn't really a true TENS device even though the product description claims it is.
    So as a first time buyer, how do i determine any device is a true Tens unit without seeing or using it?

  • @afrikaner
    @afrikaner 4 года назад +2

    The maternity ward at UK hospitals routinely give these during pregnancy for back pain. So I'm pretty sure it's safe for that use.

  • @briannaknudson2284
    @briannaknudson2284 Год назад

    Would it be useful for myofascial pain syndrome? How do I get these giant knots out

  • @allenluu2837
    @allenluu2837 3 года назад

    which machine is work best for spinal cord injury person.

  • @SairaKhan-qm9gl
    @SairaKhan-qm9gl 11 месяцев назад

    High tens or low tens which should be used

  • @nopainnogain9854
    @nopainnogain9854 3 года назад +4

    I have extreme pain from a pinched nerve in my upper back to my neck to my arm. I was in the hospital with it and they gave me a steroid pack which didn't do anything. I just purchased myself a little TENS machine and I hope I have the pads in the right area and I hope this makes it go away faster

    • @tanmaysingh267
      @tanmaysingh267 2 года назад +1

      What happened dude

    • @nopainnogain9854
      @nopainnogain9854 2 года назад

      @@tanmaysingh267 the chiropractor in about 4 months of being very careful while working out helped thank you.

  • @Bushcraft242
    @Bushcraft242 5 лет назад +2

    I have tens dr ho both help alot

  • @sprosahury5214
    @sprosahury5214 8 месяцев назад

    How to do the EMS function?

  • @hansolo3504
    @hansolo3504 Год назад +1

    Can you reuse the pads once you’ve used them?

  • @ldasense420
    @ldasense420 4 года назад +1

    can i spray biofreeze over the area and then use a tens/ems unit over that area?

  • @slundgr
    @slundgr Год назад

    Does TENS help with stiffness and swelling or just pain? I had total knee replacement six weeks ago. I can manage the pain with ice, but I need something for stiffness and swelling.

  • @aleidarios6856
    @aleidarios6856 3 года назад

    Thanks for your video. I love my it works for me.👌

  • @samiam830
    @samiam830 Год назад

    So basically it vibrates the area with electricity to wear it over stimulates the nerve sends back and overstimulated response to the brain which cuts off the pain

  • @pamelahomeyer748
    @pamelahomeyer748 2 года назад

    The brochure that came with the machine is worthless and I can only get so far but I cannot get it to start working so I need some advice on how to get the damn thing to start

  • @restlessflame
    @restlessflame 6 лет назад +3

    Certainly, placement of the pads is important. Great video except still confused about placement and the crossing of pads.

  • @SG45260
    @SG45260 2 года назад

    What about neuropathy pain & burning in some toes? Would it work and where to put the pads?

    • @GhostsQueen85
      @GhostsQueen85 2 года назад

      I literally just got my TENS unit last night and used it on my hands, it felt pretty good but I have yet to test it on my feet but if I do I'll let you know 😊

  • @wwrk25
    @wwrk25 6 лет назад +3

    Any recommendations for a good brand of the adhesive pads ? I have difficulty finding pads that can be used for more than 3 applications. Thanks.

    • @Sharon-pb7so
      @Sharon-pb7so 6 лет назад +2

      William Krumm Look on Amazon and get the pads with the highest ratings. You can renew pads by putting a drop of water on it, let it soak in and then use them like you normally would. I've had pads last for over 10 uses each. Your skin should be clean and you need to store your pads on the plastic trays that come with them in between uses.

    • @LocaLauraful
      @LocaLauraful 6 лет назад +2

      I got the icy hot one for christmas, I have used it daily except 2 days, sometimes multiple times per day and haven't had to change the pads yet. I rinse them with a few drops of water daily.

    • @steampunkvampyre
      @steampunkvampyre 5 лет назад +1

      just wash them under the tap they last like for ever

    • @OneOfTenVirgins
      @OneOfTenVirgins 4 года назад +2

      I've used the same pads with medical tape to hold them in place. It works!

    • @cindyjohnson5242
      @cindyjohnson5242 4 года назад

      @@OneOfTenVirgins thank you for sharing the idea!

  • @deborahramsey5726
    @deborahramsey5726 4 года назад +1

    I use mine on my neck and arm pain

  • @mengistusida1241
    @mengistusida1241 3 года назад

    One of the channels + and - function doesn't work. Do u have any tip to make it work?

  • @amylucier
    @amylucier 6 лет назад +2

    I used it for migraine

  • @bobbiedarland9809
    @bobbiedarland9809 6 лет назад +4

    I have suffered with sciatica and spinal canal stenosis for the last 20 year. It's unbearable. I have a tens unit, I just don't know exactly where to put the electrodes where it would help me the most.

    • @Sharon-pb7so
      @Sharon-pb7so 6 лет назад +4

      Bobbie Darland I have the same thing and I put 2 pads on the dimples in my lower back and the 2 other pads either above or below the first set. It all comes down to experimenting with what works best. I actually just bought a new tens that is super powerful and it has 8 pads. I put those pads on my shoulder blades and the top of my shoulders for a massage like affect.

    • @samcatindig1122
      @samcatindig1122 6 лет назад +1

      i understand when you say it is unbearable, i had and still has slipped discs and gave me painful sciatica, what greatly helped were Physical Therapy exercises and shunning sugar from my diet, no pills helped at all. I hope you overcome yours

    • @eljefito94
      @eljefito94 6 лет назад +1

      i would think around the spinal level where you have stenosis, sciatica is nerve impingement at the spinal level (usually) but since it travels down the leg its felt on the whole leg. The cause of the pain is at the spinal level, so you put the pads at the spinal level, and what should happen is eventually the pain will decreased and localize.
      for example if you have sciatic pain all the way to the ankle with time itll decreased only up to the knee, then eventually to the thigh, and ideally its just be LB pain. TENS isnt a cure all modality, supplement it with exercises, and if unsure seek physical therapy, some exercises can cause pain to worsen.

    • @mickyunit
      @mickyunit 6 лет назад

      @@Sharon-pb7so I'm anxiously awaiting my tens unit. Right neck/shoulder have been killing me, lately! Of course I'm hoping for some relief

    • @affordableaquariumservices1663
      @affordableaquariumservices1663 5 лет назад

      How long do you run the unit for 10 minutes?

  • @mariacardozoyouarehiredyah
    @mariacardozoyouarehiredyah 3 года назад

    I dont know if its recommendable to use it near the backbone or how to use it in the neck.

  • @cockatoosmom
    @cockatoosmom 5 лет назад

    I have used tens for chronic pain for over 20 years. I think I am too use to it. I leave it on fit too long and it burns my skin. I can’t take pain meds. Use to help a lot but I must be ammune to it.

  • @nicholepiper2550
    @nicholepiper2550 4 года назад +3

    My husband has a bulging disc in his lower back, would this help this area?

    • @Iceman-gk8hy
      @Iceman-gk8hy 3 года назад +1

      Yes it would i have had a bulging disc in lower back and this works great for that

  • @trwhitford65
    @trwhitford65 6 лет назад +1

    What about infrared light treatment for neuropathy? Does it work? Are there any substantive studies?
    Thanks

    • @LocaLauraful
      @LocaLauraful 6 лет назад

      Tr Whitford they have a video about this.

    • @trwhitford65
      @trwhitford65 6 лет назад

      Lota Sprout it is not mentioned specifically in their playlist. Do you have a link?

  • @kritakareem8643
    @kritakareem8643 6 лет назад +3

    Can it be used over bone? Is it primarily for muscle pain or can I use it for bone or nerve pain?

    • @bmetz3843
      @bmetz3843 6 лет назад +1

      Krita Kareem good question

    • @MrAshtute
      @MrAshtute 6 лет назад +2

      Krita Kareem i use it for muscular pain but you can try it on any type of pain as they are so safe to use...either it works or it doesnt but it wont harm you (if u use it correctly)

  • @Christynmaine
    @Christynmaine 5 лет назад +1

    You shouldn't use the TENS unit if you have a metal implant. Does that include a stent?

    • @cockatoosmom
      @cockatoosmom 5 лет назад

      christy peck I have a filter implanted for PE

    • @patcannedy6355
      @patcannedy6355 5 лет назад

      I have a fusion with rods and screws can I use on the hope foot area??

  • @claraht.6999
    @claraht.6999 6 лет назад

    I use the quell product. Does it work? HALLELUJAH!

  • @MoneyAli75
    @MoneyAli75 5 лет назад

    Hey guys can this device help tone the face ?

  • @eitanf6005
    @eitanf6005 5 лет назад

    Is it can cure tennis and golfer's elbow?

  • @bobbiedarland9809
    @bobbiedarland9809 6 лет назад

    Oh forgot to add I had surgery about 8 years ago, they were going in to shave down the protruding disc but when they went in there he said the disk just came
    squishing out so he took the whole disk out I don't have a fusion or anything

  • @Barbarous_Wretch
    @Barbarous_Wretch Год назад

    Anyone use this for RLS?

  • @rajatdeshpande3878
    @rajatdeshpande3878 6 лет назад

    Hello sir i hav just started to view u r channel i hav been suffering from accute lower back pain it goes away so time but returns again so i hav been off from my gym plzzz help what to do in this situation should i show a chiropractor???

    • @reallyryan_
      @reallyryan_ 6 лет назад

      Rajat Deshpande same here I hurt my back in the gym

  • @studiodevelopers2467
    @studiodevelopers2467 5 лет назад

    Very nice good channell

  • @c.a.greene8395
    @c.a.greene8395 2 года назад +1

    50% 9f people are USING IT WRONG!! I know, because I was one of them!

  • @nickkingston8929
    @nickkingston8929 5 лет назад

    Never heard of them

  • @marvaedwards6615
    @marvaedwards6615 3 года назад

    The instruction manual is not helpful. Can't get this unit to work. The video is not addressing operation of the unit. Can you address operating this unit pls for first time owners. Thanks

  • @NewbArchitect
    @NewbArchitect 6 лет назад

    Hi guys, what if I have a pinch in my wrist? It's a pain not bad but annoying. but only when I twist my wrist around, will this cure it?

  • @thedude2897
    @thedude2897 6 лет назад +6

    I put one on my one eyed monster and now I can't get rid of an erection.

    • @susanfuerte1
      @susanfuerte1 5 лет назад

      Seriously dude! It stimulates excessive blood flow. Did you even read up on this? I hope you got it down.

  • @duibhiruimaolmmhauid9039
    @duibhiruimaolmmhauid9039 2 года назад +1

    dont put on the spine or in front of the heart.

  • @michelnadon6243
    @michelnadon6243 5 лет назад +1

    pls put a oscilloscope on that I want real info

  • @kathleenamatangelo3713
    @kathleenamatangelo3713 4 года назад

    If your skin is sensitive to adhesive, these work great. www.amazon.com/dp/B00NCG66F2/ref=dp_cerb_1

  • @Jefleopard
    @Jefleopard 4 года назад

    Video is too long

  • @madatyoutoob
    @madatyoutoob 6 лет назад

    Lmmfao thumbs up

  • @meenumeric
    @meenumeric 5 лет назад

    I will press the 'like' button if you promise to remove that intro song.

  • @fuzz992
    @fuzz992 4 года назад +2

    The only thing wrong with this video is that hideous green and yellow thing on display near that beautiful purple football.

  • @gaylecheung3087
    @gaylecheung3087 3 года назад

    To late, lol 😝

  • @maryjanevero9929
    @maryjanevero9929 5 лет назад +3

    Why do people do these videos who want to be actors and comedians rather than getting to the point of the topic. The devise is difficult to see and if they continue to overtalk each other your wasting your time and ours. The Tens unit your using should be identified at the beginning of the video because it doesn't match the one that I got.

    • @dmorganuk75
      @dmorganuk75 5 лет назад

      Agree with you mary. Some rather shoddy videos like this one with poor instruction and explanation of things.

    • @jruiz0305
      @jruiz0305 4 года назад +3

      1.8 Million subscribers they have,,,, must they are doing something, right

    • @TXTractorLife
      @TXTractorLife 4 года назад

      Disagree

  • @Vvvvvvvvvvvvvnggbbbhkk
    @Vvvvvvvvvvvvvnggbbbhkk 4 года назад

    Please take turns talking please