TENS Units Blog - Uses, Benefits and Research Information — sciatica

If you use a tens unit, you will feel a slight tingling sensation passing through your skin.   By increasing or decreasing the intensity, you have the ability to manipulate the strength or decrease the strength of this tingling sensation. You know your body, so modifying these placements will do no damage, and there is no wrong way to place your electrodes.  Follow the steps below, or watch the video Neck Pain For neck pain, place two electrodes underneath your skull on either side of your spine.  Place the other two electrodes 5 cm underneath the first two electrodes. Shoulder Pain For...

Many people wonder: can TENS be used for sciatica pain relief? The answer is yes. TENS can relieve sciatica pain—even the radiating, and sometimes debilitating shooting pains that patients often experience. It's a safe, non-addictive painkiller alternative that might help you reduce discomfort and gain some mobility from sciatica. If you suffer from Sciatica pain you know how uncomfortable it can be. The radiating pain that can be hot or throbbing causes discomfort throughout your lower and upper back, in the buttocks, and down your legs to your feet and ankles. But there's no reason to continue to suffer—even if...