TENS machines
 

Anyone use these? I've had a wrestling related back injury for almost 2 years now and I'm tired of painkillers. My doctor has suggested using one and I'm tempted....

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My wife used one during her pregancy and she swears by it.

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My sister uses one for her badly arthritic knee..it helps a lot when she needs to get some sleep at night.

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They simply block out the pain (if they work). If there is no treatment for the problem that is causing the pain then use a TENS. Otherwise get the problem sorted. Ignoring the pain (which is your bodys warning signal) will often lead to further injury.

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I've got one (£14.99 in Lloyds Chemist currently) and its quite good for a shoulder injury I sustained in two car accidents. It tends to take your mind off the pain almost immediately, especially if you turn it to maximum power :D

That said, I've had a heavy-going day here (deadlines, deadlines!) so I think i'll be switching mine on and cranking it up tonight! ;)

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I think that's the one I have my eye on. Isn't maximum power a bit uncomfortable though?

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I got one in cash generator a few months ago, but they are really cheap now anyway. I haven't braved using it yet though! On CF's recommendation I might give it a go tonight :)

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Yes but it soon makes you forget your pain :D

In all seriousness, i have it set to No.2 or 3 and it goes to 5 - for that price its worth a try. (please note, I don't work for Lloyds ;))

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Heh heh ok, I'm off out to buy one then :D

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I have a one with 4 pads. For aching / stiff muscles they can work well. I use mine for pain relief and it's like a massage when on the right settings.

Get the wrong settings and you'll soon know what it's like to be 'tazered' - The main reason I don't use it as much as I should do as now got a bit of a fear / phobia of them.

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aaaagh ok, you've really put me off now! :shocked:

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Right I've got mine now, I'm about to plug it in, let's have some fun :D

It has settings up to '15', hmmmm...

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How are you getting on Russ?

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Try pulse / 15......... :D

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Enjoy :erm:
Both my wife & I use a tens. Me for lower back pain and er in doors for her fibromyalgia. Helps us both to varying degrees.