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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 | 1806 |
75% |
| Chronic Pain | 1775 |
70% |
| Back Pain | 1004 |
75% |
| Reflex Sympathetic Dyst... | 12 |
75% |
| Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome | 6 |
50% |
Overall, 73% (4659
Members)
find TENS helpful
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TENS Reviews
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Love it. one of the best things I have.
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massages the aches and pains
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Helps relax the muscles so I can move around or be able to sit for periods of time with less pain.
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When I get the nerve blocks, they use TENS in the recovery room. It's a nice feeling... wish they would just implant a spinal nerve stimulator and get it over with.
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Worked good for the random times I used it
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I have a dorsal column stimulator implanted in my spine, and it changed my life for the better. i got bout 80% relief. The past 2 months though it has not helped
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Have a spinal cord stimulator for nerve pain down my legs
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Started with a TENS unit and now have a spinal cord stimulator implanted. It is the only reason that I am able to walk, the only reason that I am able to go up and down stairs without falling and it was the only reason I could go back to school and change careers. GREAT PRODUCT!!!
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As needed for specific muscle groups
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is the use of electric current produced by a device to stimulate the nerves for therapeutic purpose... [More] -
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The TENS unit worked great when I had back surgery and it was wonderful for the muscles in my back and it was loaned to me by a TENS company. It was ... [More] -
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i never heard about this does it work [More] -
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Hi Dan: I've used a TENS unit for other than migraines. I've known people that had migraines and used the TENS unit for their shoulders and neck to ... [More] -
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Does anybody have experience or heard of using a tens unit for migraine? [More]
