Are TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator) devices safe?
YES. Although the thought of electrical impulses being sent into the body may seem frightening at first, all you really feel is a slight vibrating sensation through the tens unit electrode. Unlike many drugs, TENS devices have no known side effects and there are many tens unit electrodes to choose from for varying skin types. Who can’t use TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator) devices? Individuals with a pacemaker or patients who are pregnant should not use a TENS device. Consult your doctor or clinician first to find out if this type of electrotherapy equipment is right for you. Will a TENS device work for me? It depends on your specific pain problem. TENS devices have been successfully used to treat many pain conditions. Chronic Pain Acute Pain • Cervical (neck) • Post-operative • Amputation • Muscle and joint • Phantom limb • Tendonitis • Headache • Fractures • Lower back • Tennis elbow • Lumbago • Leg pain • Sciatica • Arthritis Is a TENS device difficult to use? No. A
