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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 | 1071 |
72% |
| Chronic Pain | 977 |
71% |
| Back Pain | 598 |
75% |
| Reflex Sympathetic Dyst... | 6 |
83% |
| Endometriosis | 4 |
75% |
Overall, 73% (2694
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find TENS helpful
TENS Reviews
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It helps in relaxing muscles but skin becomes sensitive and unable to continue using as long as I'd like to.
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this is a great release for short term benefits but works best if i know i have to be up cleaning.
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it helps while on me
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it helps more than any thing else
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It helps distract you from pain.
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somtimes
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Did not work well for me.
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Hellp if I am consistant
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Its worked great on my shoulder pain! Helps work out those knots a lot for me.
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Feels great and seems to help a bit...got a prescription so now I can take it to work so that helps when i'm in alot of pain
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Discussions
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implanted nerve stimulator????
I have permanent S1 nerve damage and had burning/searing pain 24/7. I was reclined 23 hours a day and still hurt terribly. After 3 L5-S1 surgeries, ... [More] -
implanted nerve stimulator????
I had one implanted in 2006 and for three years it worked and I was able to be pain med free. It works by sending electrical stimulation up and down y... [More] -
TENS MACHINE LINK
I have used a TENS unit for many years off and on. I just got a new one recently, I need one with a timer on it. I am very happy with it. No lovin, i... [More] -
Nerve Stimulator
ONe of the things the doc has mentioned is implainting a nerve stimulator in my back. Has anyone had an experience with this they would care to share? [More]
