Has anyone tried the TENS machine for pain?

I too have used TENS and EMS for pain control for over 15 years. I think the most important thing is to know when and how to use them. Here are a few links to help with that information.....
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tens/expert-answers/faq-20058378
The common mistake in my experience with my patient’s is to place the pads around the painful area and not on the pain source.....
http://www.painawaydevices.com/basic-guide-for-tens-unit
From my past experiences EMS is completely different and is used for different purposes...
EMS used for -
Muscle strengthening
Rehabilitation purposes
Preventing disuse muscle atrophy
Increasing local blood circulation
Relaxation of muscles
Cosmetic muscle toning.

It is so VERY important to talk with your health care provided to see which would be most effective for you situation. Your doctor is you best advisor..

Prayers for pain relief!!
Dawn

We will spend anything to stop Pain. How about stem cells, -----PRP used to be free from Medicare, why do we have to pay $500. for it now. Big Pharma controls FDA. They have other important Drugs to research. Stem cells ARE NOT DRUGS!

CONTACT US senators and say WE WANT STEM CELL RESEARCH. My Dr. says w stem cells, in the next 50 years there will be no more surgery. (i want this now)

Is TENS effective for functional abdominal pain? Mine only stops during using it and it’s not muscle pain.

@mari I do not believe that the FDA allows stem cells to be used to treat nerve pain or neuropathy.

@invisiblepain2
Works for my muscle pain. Not are what you mean by functional pain. Like a stomach ache?

@invisiblepain2

I have neck and upper back pain trigger points and I use tens 3-4 x a day and it is quite effective. Machine purchased w/ Rx

@blowerk1216 what is it for?

These are great tools as I've used one for 20+ years on my back.Although you can get them over the counter, do yourself a big favor an go to a pain clinic and have them prescribe a machine to fit your needs

I used one after multiple hip surgeries. It really helped especially when flying. I took it through airport security for them to check and then applied in restroom. Got mine on Amazon. It was the "TENS 7000 Digital TENS Unit with Accessories" Worked great, no problems w the machine at all.

@applejack112
Great advice! You also have to know how to use it, where it's most effective and how long is too long.