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How to use a TENS Unit for Lower Back Pain Relief - Ask Doctor Jo
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- Опубликовано: 24 июн 2018
- A TENS Unit can be a great tool for helping to reduce and relieve lower back pain. Here are some pad placements to relieve different types of low back pain. Purchase a Healthmate Forever TENS/EMS Unit here: amzn.to/2LYI5rL (affiliate link)
Some common back injuries that may benefit from a TENS/EMS unit include things like muscle strains, herniated discs, stenosis, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and general arthritis pain.
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is used to help reduce pain and increase circulation. Basically the vibration of the TENS follows the same pathway as the pain pathway to the brain and helps cancel it out. It is a great alternative to pain medication. A TENS uses two or four electrodes with cross currents to surround the area. The deep vibration/massage helps relax the muscles and allow for healing. You should not get a muscle contraction when using TENS.
Healthmate Forever has a wide variety of TENS/EMS Units and pads. The unit I'm using in this video is the YK15AB. Check out their full line of products and learn more at: amzn.to/2LYI5rL (affiliate link)
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Where can I find that large single electrode pad?
@@skidmark7845 You should be able to find it on Healthmate's website: www.healthmateforever.com/
how many times a week can i do this for my slipped disc in my lower back, and bulge disc in my neck?
@@user-hh8ss4gn1n It depends on what stage of recovery you are in and how your body reacts to treatment, but in general, therapeutic exercises can be done 1-3 times a day, every day.
I’ve had low back pain a long time and severe intermittent SI joint pain for more than a year. I had an TENS treatment at a physical therapist office. He then did a little massage followed by polychromatic light therapy and laser. The treatment was very effective in that I felt much better. The TENS felt something like a massage. I’m sold
Your TENS vids are the only good and informative TENS videos out there. Thanks!
Thanks, and you're welcome!
I just found your channel. all I can say is thank you. I am a disabled(functional quad) veteran and last summer my VA therapist got me an H-wave tens unit for my dislocated shoulder. for the past week I have been dealing lower lumbar back pain. everything my pain management dr could do made it better. but still had me down all week. I just happened along and seen your video on using the unit for lower back pain. and finally some relief
You're welcome. I'm glad it helped.
This is very helpful, I just got a TENS unit because I've been having lower back pain from hauling heavy pallets across my work 6+ hours a night, I needed a video to understand the correct placement for the pads and this was very clear and right to the point
Glad it was helpful.
Did it work
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Between this and your breathing exercises for anxiety you're a lifesaver. Thanks Dr. Jo. Keep up great work it's much appreciated.
You're welcome. Glad they helped.
i have a bulging disc and this has been a life saver for the nerve pain i get in my back and legs also, portable too!
did it help with hip/piriformis tightness?
Is it still working for you? Or have you recovered
Very helpful. Thank you.
You're welcome.
thank you, the video was great and informative!
You're welcome, and thanks!
Thank you of all the videos I’ve watched yours solved all my questions ! Thank you!
You're welcome!
Highly recommend.it works.
Awesome! Never knew about the crossover or that extra large patch. Thanks
You're welcome!
I got a tens unit from Walmart and I like it I might upgrade to this one mine has 2 pads but I would like this one thanks for the video it has helped me relax and feel better
You're welcome.
Dr Jo! Can you talk about using a tens unit for menstrual cramps??
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Glad that's so funny to you! *Sarcasm* @ The Hebrew Yisraelite Institute
What kind of tens machine would you recommmend for an adult scoliosis patient?
Hi doc, I have the tens 7000 unid, which mode should I use for pain relieve? Thanks doc 🙏🏼
Best replacement pads? Any suggestions?
IS TENS EFFECTIVE FOR TREATMENT OF CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN / SCIATICA PAIN DUE TO SPONDYLESTHISIS/ PLID/ CANAL STENOSIS?
Is it helpful for spondylitis or slip disc problems as well?
I have small fiber neuropathy and am hypermobile. Have you ever heard of using these units for my type of condition? Thanks!!
Thanks for the informative session. Can you use that large pad for muscles areas like thigh or upper back? For treatment of general soreness from working out, no specific injury or pain.
You're welcome. It can be used for general soreness as well.
I need to buy this for lower back pain but I am afraid if it hurts more from muscle stimulation
I need those
Good video and very usefull and helpfull
Thanks.
Thank you.😘
You're welcome.
hi dr jo , can the tens be used for painful tailbone? i broke mine . thank u for the instruction . very helpful.
It might help placing it low on the back area.
Hi there Dr, I have minor cervical and lumbar spondylosis. But most of my discomfort comes from my right deltoid area. I've been playing lots of sports which uses most of my dominant right hand, and the muscles on the right side are much tighter than the left. Would tens be suitable to loosen it up and get the muscles on both sides to be balanced? If so where should I place the electrodes?
Thank you!
Could you use a tens machine for back spasms
Hello! My Mom has severe arthritis in her hips and lower back. Where should we place the electrodes?
Tnx champ, this must do wonders
You're welcome. I really like it!
Thank you so much for this video. I used it over ten years ago and kind of forgot how to use it. Specifically, I forgot about crossing the two sets of electrodes. Thanks again
You're welcome.
Is it ok to have it on for a couple of hours ?
Hello Dr, Shall i go with TENS as i have taken epidural steroid injection for the foraminal stenosis yet i have got no relief , pls help me doctor , what line of treatment should i go with ?
What is red and black electrode placement.. Is black above or below
ty you helped me tremendously I forgot I wasn't 25 years old by 20 years and messed up my back listing logs
You're welcome.
How Long do you use it for?
I have a digital therapy machine with only two pads , can i and where should i place it for my lower back pain - Question
I just received my Auvon tens unit 3rd generation. I am watching your videos to learn how to use it. Also how would someone put it on themselves. If you can please help me with that information thank you so much.
I have many videos for TENS units. You can find all of them at: ruclips.net/user/askdoctorjo Since TENS doesn't have to be an exact placement, you can easily place it on yourself, just make sure if you are using 4 electrode the channels are crossing.
Does it work with only one pad placed on skin?
Can you please share the link to buy the large electrode pad?
I've got my cord and pads on order, and i can hardly wait. 😣
I hope it helps!
Hello, I have 4 spots of subluxation in my spine. I went treatment at my chiro 3 times a week for 14 weeks. My back felt better and now (6 months later), my back hurts again. I have a 1 and 2 year old so I don’t have time to go to the chiro and it’s very expensive. Will TENS help with my lower back pain ?
It might help. Also, getting your back stronger should help too.
Very helpful video. I just got one for my hating ass back lol. I love the repetition that you do for certain points to make it stick. Thank you 💜
You're welcome.
Did it work for you
If I had lumbar ddd and it was giving me sciatic pain then could TENS be an effective means of helping alleviate flare ups and the symptoms? Would i look to use the pads at the source of the ddd or target the areas the pain is radiating to i.e. my buttocks and down the back of my legs? Thanks.
Great videos and so well presented for understanding.
Thanks. This video is specifically for TENS and sciatica: ruclips.net/video/TQFxbumXX3o/видео.html
Can I lay down doing this?
See this is what I'm talking about, I literally told the doctors off when they gave me pills in 2002. This is what I need. I knew it!
Very useful, thanks
You're welcome.
Good
Thanks.
🤔 Do these points also impact on sacroiliitis? Can't seem to locate the muscle groups that act on the joints themselves. Thank you in advance 😊
Yes, it should help with that too.
Why isn't the large pad symmetrical?
Hello Dr. Jo,
I’m a hair stylist, I have a very bad pain in my back specially in my shoulder. Can I use Tens Logic advanced pain care everyday?
Yes you can use it a lot. Mine says 4 times a day for 30 minutes at a time
Great information! Thank you
You're welcome.
Hi Dr. Jo, just wanted to ask if this device can help my mother who has a cauda equina syndrome, she had the operation for the nerve compression last Feb 2017. Unfortunately, she was not able to recover her nerve damage specifically on her bladder and bowel control. So she is still using cathether as of now because she cannot control her urine. Just wodering if this device can help her nerve and muscles?
The TENS is just for pain control. It does not strengthen anything. EMS units can help retrain muscles, so it might be worth looking into, but you should have her go see a physical therapist for that.
Dr. Jo what kind of manipulation would a doctor do for t6, t7 area? I’m getting such back pain/pinched nerve on middle thoracic area that I seriously think it’s giving me gastritis Stomach problems. Have you heard of this area causing this? Thank you for all you videos ❤️
The thoracic area is usually the easiest to manipulate. If you can, you should really go see a physical therapist. Has your doctor checked your gallbladder? Pain in the thoracic back with stomach issues can be a sign of your gallbladder not working properly.
AskDoctorJo ....thank you for replying. ❤️. Yes my doctor has checked gallbladder, pancreas all came back fine. I don’t know what’s going on with my stomach and this pinched nerve in my back. I get full fast and heavy chest pain with nausea. It sucks! I’ll try the physical therapy and see what exercises they recommend. Thank you so much 😊 ❤️😊
You're welcome. Hopefully they will be able to help!
Where can I find those XL pads?? I can't find any
Are tens pads universal or must you buy tens pads for the specific machine?
"Pig tail" pads with the push in pin are usually pretty universal. The snap ones often are, but sometimes they don't exactly fit.
Hi Dr Jo, My 85-yo mom has stents placed around her groin area, is it ok to use a TENS unit for lower back pain?
just to add, the stents were placed to increase blood flow to her toes.
Dr. Joe, could you please show us how to use it for foot/ankle arthritis? My husband has arthritis in every joint in his foot and the pain extends up the ankle but no one has shown us how to use it properly
This might help: ruclips.net/video/126Pd147D8M/видео.html
@@AskDoctorJo Oh my gosh, i had just found this and was watching this, i think i'll try 4 pads on my husband since he has neuropathy and mild swelling, can't wait to see how it works for him, can't tell you how much your videos help.
I hope it gives him some relief. Good luck.
Is there a time limit for using TENS? I love using it because it relaxes my back muscles.
My precautions booklet for my tens unit says “we don’t know the long term effects, we recommend 30 minutes, if used again, use with a 3 hour gap”
Doctor Jo, Which is the company of this Tens?
Healthmate Forever. The information is in the description below the video.
finally a video that answers most of my questions about tens units but not all. I have a 2 channel tens but i also have different cords. One channel cord has 2 pads on it and i have another cord with 4 pads on one channel cord. So what i have been confused with was if im using one channel with 4 pads, I place them mid back using the 4 pads on one channel cord and place two pads on each side of my mid back along spine. So what i mean is 2 running up and down about an inch apart on each side of spine. Is this OK? I have seen videos etc saying if i use 2 cords(2 channels) with 2 pads on each side that crossing them one on each side of the spine making an x pattern was Dangerous. Your showing its safe? I am so not trusting whats right or wrong. also im reading to NEVER place any pad directly down the middle of my spine, is that true or not either???? lol..so confused.
With TENS, since there should not be a contraction of the muscles, it's generally okay to cross the spine since it's just stimulating the surface nerves. If EMS is being used where there is a muscle contraction, it should not cross the spine.
Question, I'm in my clinicals for pta and they told me not to cross the tens unit on the spine.
Doesn't this risk electrical stimulation of the spinal cord? Which in return may send an unwanted stimulation.
However, you're the doc so any advice on this?
The electrodes shouldn't cross the spine if it's NMES, but TENS is transcutaneous nerve stimulation, so it's stimulating the surface nerves.
If the pain is coming down on one of the legs. Where do we put the poles.
I actually have a book about TENS units with all the answers to your questions. You can find it here: askdoctorjo.com/book
I’m pregnant and my back is always in excruciating pain, can I use this?
As long as you are cleared by your doctor first. In some cases, it shouldn't be used, so make sure to check.
Is TENS effective for lumbar stenosis?
I have lumbar stenosis and tens has helped me at times. As you know stenosis can be extremely painful and the tens helps knock the pain down some.
Can you please tell me what is going to help me I got a bad back pain and it's painful anything that can help me please assist?
Do you have a specific diagnosis? There can be many things going on in the back.
had the pad quite close to spine; will it harm me in any way.
No lol if it could they wouldn't make them so easy to use and would have big warnings. She's literally putting them near the spine
That’s the unit I own. I’m not sure if it’s normal among other units but the batteries last forever.
This particular brand has great battery life. Not all do :-)
AskDoctorJo Thanks. That’s good to know. I’m looking for something smaller than this unit. Any recommendations?
You're welcome. The same company has a really small one that fits in the palm of your hand. They also (and other brands as well) have wireless ones. They are a little more expensive, but then you don't have to worry about the bulk of the wires.
Thx I have a simple tens to use with only 2 pads. Can you also show for knee
I have one for knee pain in this series that will be posted soon. In the meantime, this video may help: ruclips.net/video/Wo8igqC6-oY/видео.html
Please tell me where you got this t-shirt! I'm a pediatric oncology nurse, and my patients and parents would love this! Also your tea rex thirt! :)
I get most of my shirts from Amazon.com :-)
so, how do i know if i am in the tens mode or the ems?
All TENS/EMS units are slightly different, but they should have a little sheet of instructions that tells you which setting is which.
I'm not sure why a doctor would've said that. Your settings will feel different. turn up the tens too high and it feels like a shock, ems contracts your muscles like a hard flex.
Does this also help you in terms of working out ?
Very informative 👍🏻
Hi Dr Jo,
I have ankylosing spondylitis and chronic low back pain (though the AS is apparently under control according to my rheumatologist, I'm not entirely convinced). Anyway basically the last visit to my physio I asked him about whether it was worth getting a TENS unit, he tells me there's no evidence for them and not to waste my money. My last visit to my GP he actually said to me to look into a TENS unit, so yeah I'm just completely frustrated and confused.
I like my physio, he takes a scientific evidence based approach to treatment (not that a GP wouldn't in saying that). I guess I don't really have a reason not to trust what he has to say, I'm just as I said frustrated and confused. I don't actually know what I'm trying to ask of you in this regard, perhaps if you think it is something that is really worth trying?
Thank you.
There is evidence that shows they work, so not sure what your physio is reading :-) I know from personal experience that they have helped me through all my orthopedic surgeries (5 of them), and I was able to use TENS and ice without using pain medication. I can't say for sure it will work for you, but they are so affordable, I think it's worth trying.
Can this be used for sciatica?
Yes.
I have this exact TENS unit... I had a super bad, huge infection the end of 2018 in my psoas muscle (spent 3 weeks in the hospital after being med-flighted to Honolulu)... it's left me major back and groin pain. I've seen images of 6 pads (4 on the back and 2 on the upper thigh of the side with the groin pain), but they aren't clear if the 4 pads in back are crossed, then the 2 showing in front are the same channel, or if they are crossed somehow. I can't seem to find anywhere that shows how the 6 pads are broken up into the 3 channels... help?
If the 4 on the back are suppose to be covering the whole area, then they should cross. This is what makes it cover the area in between. So it could be two channels in an X pattern as seen in the video. As far as the one for the groin in the front, it would most likely be a completely separate channel, and can be controlled independently.
AskDoctorJo , mahalo! I saved a ton of your videos! Awesome job!
Thanks! Good luck.
My tens unit says not to cross the spine like you’re doing here. Is it okay to do?
A TENS unit can cross over the spine, but not EMS. If there is any muscle contraction, you should not cross the spine.
Many thanks, I have Ankylosing Spondylitis does it help for me?
It might help with the pain.
Yadi ye kaha jaye E.S.T /(Tense) 9 unit to isme kitne pad use hone chahiye plz help me
Sorry, I don't understand what you are asking.
Hey doctor jo so I have a lot stiffness and tightness in my neck normally I'm a very happy confident person.But I find with this stiffness and pain I'm very quiet and have a lot unusual negative thought when in pain because it lasts for a long time when there's no pain the thoughts go away is this a common symptom of being in pain with stiffness for a long time just feeling bad and a bit negative in general :)
It's possible if it's really painful. Have you been to your doctor yet to find out what is going on with your neck? The best thing to do is try to figure out what is going on so you can get it better.
Hi Dr. Jo! I would like to purchase this tens unit but there was no link above your shoulder, can you put the link in a comment? I would really appreciate it. Thank you!!
It's in the top pinned comment, but here it is again: Purchase a Healthmate Forever TENS/EMS Unit here: amzn.to/2LYI5rL (affiliate link)
@@AskDoctorJo thank you so much!! Have a good weekend! 😊
You're welcome, and thanks! You too.
I have everything hooked up to me but I’m terrified to turn it on because I have a feeling it’s gonna hurt
@@Leadership_matters your about 2 months late luv❤️. And I did turn it on
😂😂 haha
Which exercise is helpful in case of heamiplagiea
It depends on what it's from. Stroke, TBI, nerve damage? And how long has it been going on?
AskDoctorJo it is six months old and by head injury in road accident
And the lower limb is very weak and sone speach problem
Have you been going to physical and speech therapy? That sounds like a very serious injury.
AskDoctorJo# thanks
if i had 4 mirrors this probably would be easier 🤣. i'm doing this on my own so finding the good spots to put the pads on my back myself is a bit of a challenge
Hi i am from bangladesh, i need one of those machine. Plz email me the price and how to order
You can buy it from AliExpress
Is this reusable??? Can I use it over and over again?😊
Yes.
Dr I want to buy Tens ...please give me the best company' name...I also want to know that tens completely cure low back pain
You can look through my reviews, but they all have different functions and are different prices, so you will have to pick the best one for you. TENS does not "cure" low back pain. It helps relieve the pain so you an do the stretches and exercises you need to do to get better. Good luck.
Where you get those big back stickers
The one I am using is from Healthmate Forever. You can find many of their products here: amzn.to/2LYI5rL (affiliate link)
Came to learn how to use the tens for my mom stayed for the WW shirt☺️.
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Will this help with thoracic back pain
It might. It really just depends on what is causing the pain.
Will it just work the muscles or everything else
What do you mean by everything else?
It feels like the pain is more in the bones and joints kinda
I really don't know since I can't evaluate you. It might help, but it might not.
You are Wonder Woman
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Bring back the cooking videos - especially dog treats ! 🐶
The pups really did like those treats :-)
I keep reading that the pads need a GEL?? Is that true? Coz the one im looking at buying doesn't come with any type of gel. So can I just use it as it is?
I just bought ur product, but one question, i have to put the electrode exactly at the same place or i can fail, like put them with 2cm mistake ? Thx for the video
You're welcome. No, they don't have to be exact. As I mentioned in my video, you can move them around to what works best for you. So your placement could be very different than mine.
AskDoctorJo but i have to make a cross with the four ? Like place the electrode on left at the same place in right or its fine ? And last question, i had a lumbago, the tens machine can help me for recover ? Thx for ur vidéo btw
They don't have to be exactly in the same spot on each side. As long as the channels are crossing, the placement doesn't have to be exact. The TENS should help with pain and increasing circulation to the area, so it should help you recover, but you will need to do stretches and exercises as well. Good luck.
Thank you ! Keep continue, ur video are so so good !
You're welcome, and thanks!
laughed when she pulled out the big guns
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Please tell us where to purchase the large pad like in the video! I have a tens unit but the pads are really small! Thank you!
You're welcome! There is a link in the description below the video that will take you to their site.
AskDoctorJo thank you!
I just tried all those links from my iPhone! All those links are dead! It says page not found!
@@AskDoctorJo i know it's a year old - but can you please share an updated link to where I can buy the large pad as in the video? The updated link is not working.
amzn.to/2LYI5rL (affiliate link) The link is also in the description below the video.
I just got that model and it is powerful. Can make me twitch like crazy
Sometimes you have to either move the electrodes around a bit (especially if you are on an area that has less bulk), or try a different mode. Some of the modes do cause the muscles to do a quick contraction, but it should not be a sustained contraction. Good luck.
All you can see is words can’t see the tapes
You can turn the closed captioning off by clicking the CC button below the video.
Omg, fell in love how she said buttox . Can't believe i havent found this channel before. Forgot pad placement and search brought Doc Jo up. Will check other vids out.
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likes to bake cake?or cookie,anyways a funny good guy n great product
Anything sweet!
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