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(also known as Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulator, Neurostimulator, Nerve Stimulator)
A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator, more commonly referred to as a TENS unit and pronounced tens, is an electronic device that produces electrical signals used to stimulate nerves through unbroken skin. The name was coined by Dr. Charles Burton. The unit is usually connected to the skin using two or more elec... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Fibromyalgia | 707 |
70% |
| Chronic Pain | 591 |
72% |
| Back Pain | 385 |
76% |
| Endometriosis | 3 |
100% |
| Lupus | 3 |
100% |
Overall, 72% (1714
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TENS Reviews
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Helps with mobility
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yep it works to
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Very good if I only had pain in one place used on legs neck and back Disadvantage always getting in mess with wirers and needing more than one tens
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it work for about 4 hrs after trea.tment, then stopped
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short term relief
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Once at the chriopractar
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do u mean dr. ho? it helps.
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IT HELPS ALOT
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have not tried as yet
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helps
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My tens unit worked great at first but it just didn't do much for me after awhile. I have noticed that if I go back to it after not having used it for a long time that it helps again for a little while.
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Good for tension headache, but only while it's on. Also helps for foot spasms.
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It does help sometimes
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I use my TENS mostly for my lower back pain. I have a herniated disc there, too. It works like the chiropractor therapy pads.
Only thing I didn't like about it was I can't drive when I'm wearing it.
Only thing I didn't like about it was I can't drive when I'm wearing it.
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I have an implanted Spinal Cord Stimulator
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TENS machine???
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) It's a little device you carry on you. It comes with sticky electrodes that you put on your skin. Y... [More] -
Nerve Stimulators/TENS Units
Hi all, I have been recommended by a specialist at John Hopkins in Maryland to attempt a Nerve Stimulator that will be placed inside my body. I wanted... [More] -
TENS unit
A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator, more commonly referred to as a TENS unit and pronounced tens, is an electronic device that produces elec... [More] -
TENS unit for home
It is a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator. It sends electrical signals to help stimulate the nerves. It can help with pain. [More] -
Nerve Stimulators
Has anyone tried one of these? Is it similar to a Tens unit? [More]
