Tens machine

[yellowmarie]

Please - would anyone recommend these for pain relief, upper back specifically? and if so, is there a particular make/model/type that is best? thank you so much!

[Meg52]

I used to use one when I was working. I worked on a computer and got dreadful back pain. It was given to me by the specialist at the hospital pain clinic. It’s a long time ago now so I can’t remember what make it was, but it had two electrodes so I was able to position it where needed most. I could increase the intensity and alter the pattern of it when I needed to. I don’t think it actually removes the pain, but the different sensations made it much more bearable for me at work.

[yellowmarie in reply to Meg52]

Thank you so much... I’m going to give it a try! 👍

[Carcrashgal]

I cannot speak to model as I bought mine in America, but I have found it helpful - I've a severely damaged neck which continues to disintegrate, and results include transferred pain in my limbs as well as back and shoulders. It's by no means a cure-all, but sometimes it can offer a great deal of relief. The model I have has ten different programmes, each at 5 different intensities, so it might take some time to work out what's best where, but it's been worth the time for me. The replacement pads are easily found on Amazon.

[yellowmarie in reply to Carcrashgal]

Thank you!!! Will give it a try and experiment!

[miccika1]

I used a few different ones and none worked on me. I think it depends on what's the source of the pain...

[yellowmarie in reply to miccika1]

Of course... thank you