TENS machine

[kat898]

Does anyone use a tens machine for neck pain ?

Does it help?

Desperate to relieve some pain!

Thanks in advance,

K

[Delzek]

I use a tens machine for neck and back pain it helps but doesn't get rid of the pain altogether,I have been able to cut my Oramorph down since using it though.

[Doghouse6463 in reply to Delzek]

You may have already purchased one as I see your post is a month old . I would suggest one where the pads you place on your skin are heated too . Llyoyds chemist made a superb one the tens has 12 programmes but the best part is the heat function the pads do get quite hot on high heat so be careful it is very adjustable in its settings though and you can have it set at very low a gentle heat . The combination of the stimulator and heat make a great combination . Good luck all the best Neil x

[nodmeister]

I have 3 tens!!!! I use tens every day to help manage chronic pain. Wouldn't be without them. Make sure you check what modes they have and which would be best for you.

[Itsallinthehips in reply to nodmeister]

Can I ask why you have 3? Is there one better than the other?

[nodmeister in reply to Itsallinthehips]

One is very old and only a few modes and one lead is broken and I cannot get a new one, another is about 8 years old and sometimes just not the right modes and the Domas one I got a couple of weeks ago and 24 modes varying from kneading to reflexology.

[Itsallinthehips in reply to nodmeister]

What does a ten machine actually do though? I have hyper mobility in my hip and awful spasms so I don’t know if it would help because I don’t know how they are meant to work

[nodmeister in reply to Itsallinthehips]

It's to help control pain with electrical nerve stimulation so not sure if would be any use for you. If you are with a pain clinic they can advise you or your g.p.

[Itsallinthehips in reply to nodmeister]

Oh if that’s how it works then no it wouldn’t work for me thank you for explaining. They left me to myself a long time ago lol

[nodmeister in reply to Itsallinthehips]

It's taken them 22 years to get to me😆!

[Itsallinthehips in reply to nodmeister]

I don’t understand what you mean? What do gp or pain clinic would see you for 22 years? That’s a little hard to believe

[Itsallinthehips in reply to nodmeister]

I have hip pain but it spasms a lot so you think one would help me?

[BadHare]

Try practicing a standing forward bend yoga pose several times a day.

It's also free.

Keep your weight on the balls of your feet, so your bum doesn't stick out, & make sure to keep your knees soft not locked. yogajournal.com/poses/5-ste...

[kat898]

Thank you for all of your replies, I will take the suggestion of yoga on board.

[Pepsi12345678]

Hey Kat, yes a tens machine will help with your neck pain, I have one I use and find it helps

[kat898 in reply to Pepsi12345678]

Thank you.

[micox]

I used a tens when I was in acute pain from a trapped lumbar nerve. I swore by it.

[kat898 in reply to micox]

I will look into it more, thank you.

[Delzek]

Kat your GP can advise you if it's likely to help and most GPs can arrange for you to borrow one and tell you what settings to use ,where to position the pads for maximum benefit and comfort! If it works for you then it's worth while buying one (GPs only give you a short term loan of their machines unfortunately) if you are in the Brighton East Sussex area I have a few here as I bought a job lot from eBay ,I can let you have one for free! They really do work wonders for the right people. All the best Derek

[kat898 in reply to Delzek]

Aw thank you that's really kind of you, I did buy one online for £25, not entirely sure though, I put it on and felt the electrical taps on one side but not the other, the other pad does work but the area is numb. I find hot water bottles more relieving atm.

Thank you again for your really kind offer.

Kat