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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine, causing pain and stiffness. Understanding the nature of AS pain, its severity, and how to manage it is crucial. Additionally, exploring how Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) units can assist in pain management is essential. What Does Ankylosing Spondylitis Pain Feel Like? AS pain is characterized by chronic, dull, and sometimes sharp discomfort. It typically starts in the lower back and buttocks and can radiate up the spine. It tends to worsen after periods of inactivity or during the night. How Painful Is Ankylosing Spondylitis? The pain...

A Comprehensive Guide to TENS Electrode Placement Chart Welcome to our comprehensive guide on TENS unit placement. As you navigate pain management options, understanding the correct ways to use a TENS unit could be a game-changer. TENS, or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, is a therapy that uses low-voltage electrical currents to relieve pain. A vital part of this treatment is correctly placing the electrodes or ‘TENS pads.’ A comprehensive understanding of the TENS electrode placement chart is paramount to effectively using a TENS unit. This guide offers an in-depth look into the TENS electrode placement chart, taking you step by...

Let’s face it: Neck pain is quite typical and can be caused by poor posture, injury, stress, or other factors. Unfortunately, our daily lives are prone to back and neck pains. If you’re one of the millions suffering from neck pain, you know how debilitating it can be. Fortunately, there’s a solution that can help you find relief: TENS units. This comprehensive guide will explore everything you need to know about TENS units for neck pain relief. We’ll cover how TENS therapy works, the benefits of using a TENS unit for that kind of pain, how to properly place TENS...

Sciatica is a condition that affects many people, especially those who have back problems or who engage in activities that put a lot of stress on their lower back, such as lifting heavy objects or sitting for long periods of time. It occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down the back of each leg, becomes compressed or irritated. This can cause pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. One treatment option for sciatica is the use of a tens unit, which stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. Tens units are...

Read the article below or watch the video In this article, we’re going to explain how to attach your wireless TENS unit to the butterfly electrode. Each butterfly electrode that comes in your package has two metal pins on the front. On the back of your wireless host device, there are two holes for the butterfly electrode to snap into.   Attaching the TENS Unit to the Butterfly Electrode When you are ready to start using your wireless TENS unit, it’s easier to hold the electrode pad in one hand, while you attach the wireless host device. Pick up the...

Read the article below or watch the video The life expectancy of your electrodes will largely depend upon the intensity and the frequency with which they are used.  We estimate that electrodes will usually last anywhere between 10-15 uses. Our 2x2 electrodes seem to last the longest. Always clean off the skin with cleaning wipes before use, to remove excess oils and any lotion from the skin and gently pull off the electrode from the plastic sleeve. Once the self-adhesive pads are no longer easy to apply and keep in place, it is time to change out the electrodes. Watch...

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Read the article below or watch the video Don't let foot and ankle pain hold you back from your favorite activities. Say goodbye to your foot and ankle pain, with our Omega Premium Conductive Socks for TENS Unit. How Do the Tens Unit Socks Work? The Omega Premium Conductive Socks stimulate the entire foot with electrode treatment, to help with discomfort affecting any part of the ankle. The socks are connected to a TENS or EMS unit and emit electrical pulses through the skin around the foot. When these pulses hit the foot, they release endorphins and natural pain killers...

Read the article below or watch the video Say goodbye to your hand and wrist pain, with the Omega Premium Conductive Gloves for TENS units. Don't let hand and wrist pain hold you back from your favorite activities. The Omega Premium Conductive Gloves are a safe, non-invasive, medicine-free method to manage your pain.   How Do the TENS Unit Gloves Work? Electrical pulses from the gloves are sent through the skin, engaging your body’s natural pain killers and releasing endorphins, to stop pain signals to the brain. These pulses stimulate the pathways around the nerve endings, to produce a tingling or...

Follow the steps below or watch the video   If you need to replace your electrodes, you can find them in several areas on our site. 1. From the Homepage, you can click in the Search products bar and type “electrodes”. Notice the list categories that appear on the left, and the list of different products that appear underneath. 2. You can select any of these options, or simply click the white SEARCH button, and a list of electrodes appears on the next page. 3. If you need to quickly see a list of our replacement electrodes, click ELECTRODES, in the Menu Bar and notice the same list...

Read the article below or watch the video In this article, we're going to cover how to use the Omega Foot Pad   1. First, clean off the bottom of your feet, and make sure that your feet are not wet or have excess dirt or oils on the soles.  We recommend using an alcohol pad to prep the soles of the feet. If you have any cuts or sores, do not use the device. 2. Snap the wireless tens unit on the foot pad, until you hear a click.  Make sure the unit is off, before attaching to the...