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If you have chronic pain and need increasing levels of pain killers you may want to consider using a drug free method. One method that is increasing in popularity is the use of a TENS machine. TENS or...
The use of TENS units to deal with chronic pain is becoming more and more popular as people look for non-drug ways to address their pain. A tens unit can also be used to stimulate muscles and restore tone, for instance after injury. TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and works by applying a small, painless current to the skin which blocks pain signals from reaching the brain. When used to stimulate the muscles a different EMS (Electronic Muscle Stimulation) is used. Some units can be used for both TENS and EMS and some for one or the other. We've looked at some of the bestselling TENS units and the reviews of actual users to find the best value, most effective units on the market today.
Best Selling TENS Electrodes
No 1 LGMedSupply LG-7000 Digital TENS Unit is a professional unit that is easy to use and safe. It is dual channel so you can use either four or two electrodes. The pulse rate, pulse width, and intensity is controlled by the base unit and the whole thing is battery operated to be used anywhere. Recommended to be used for twenty minutes a day for shoulder, neck, back, foot pain etc.There are five different modes including bursts, pulsing and graduated and intensity setting from 1 to 8.
Sixty customers rated the LGMedSupply LG-7000 Digital TENS Unit on Amazon with nearly 40 giving it five stars. Customers were pleased with the variety of modes and intensioty settings and the sturdiness of the unit which survives being dropped.
Quotes: 'About strength I can say it does pack a punch and can compete with professional grade equipment. I would recommend this product.' and 'This is probably the best TENS unit out there for the price at the time of this review' and 'This little gadgit works just like it stated on the website. It delivers several different patterns of stimulation which you can control. Is easy to use. The timer is nice. Great deal for the price. '
Overall this TENS unit is well liked by users and a good price at the time of writing.
No 2 LG-TEC Dual Combo TENS Unit and Muscle Stimulator System is a TENS and EMS unit in one for both pain relief and muscle stimulation. The unit comes complete with carrying case. battery, electrodes and instructions. You can use up to 4 electrodes at the sam etime for maximum coverage.
Almost sixty customers reviewed the LG-TEC Dual Combo TENS Unit and Muscle Stimulator Systemon Amazon giving it an avergae rating of four and a half stars. 45 people at the time of writing gave it the top rating of five stars. The majority of customers found the unit to be effective and good value for money. Some people compared it favorably with profesional units.
Quote: 'I purchased this for my husband who is having sciatic nerve problems. It works great. He is not experiencing the severe pain he was having. The best part is that he can use it on a daily basis - no more expensive therapy treatments that only give relief for a day. It has a wide range of adjustments, so you can have a very soft and gentle treatment or a stronger treatment.' and 'This is a great product at an exceptional value. It has significantly help decrease back pain for my husband.'
Overall good value for money and effective for both pain relief and muscle stimulation.
No 3 "TENS 7000" Digital TENS Unit Pain Relief Unit is a unit for pain relief only (no EMS) and easy to use with dual channels so can be used with four or two electrodes. The pulse rate, pulse width and intensity are easily controlled for superior pain relief. It comes complete with carrying case, 4 electrodes and battery.
Customers at Amazon gave the "TENS 7000" Digital TENS Unit Pain Relief Unit an average rating of four and a half stars. This unit is well liked and felt it be good value for money. The electrodes last well and the unit itself is sturdy. They liked how easy it is to change modes and other settings to get the exact intensity and conditions for maximum pain relief. It is also thought to be powerful enough and comparable to professional units.
Quote: 'As I type this review my hips are buzzing with the power of this little dynamo. The ability to change modes, timer, and intensities is easier than I imagined it would be. The case is padded and sturdy. There is more power than I'd ever be able to tolerate.' and 'I have a recurring lower back injury and this therapy sure does help. When I go to the chiropractor, he uses a TENS machine as part of the treatment so having a similar machine at home has been a big benefit.'
Overall an effective TENS unit that is good value for money if you don't need an EMS unit.
No 4 Sonic Technology TENS Battery-Operated Portable Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator is a pocket sized, portable TENS unit that is easy to use. It has both dual and single channels with modulation or burst modes and is fully adjustable for pulse duration, frequency, mode and time.Four electrodes are included and a battery.
Although this unit has only a few reviews on Amazon customers gave it an overall rating of five stars. The good service provided by Sonic Technology was an important point for one customer who said 'Great product, great price. I am feeling much better and I take my Sonic TENS with me everywhere. ' Also 'Borrowed one from a friend and found it was very useful in easing chronic back pain. Use it when intermittent back pain flares up and has reduced the need to take pain meds, which makes the product a great buy for that alone.'
Overall an effective TENS unit at a good price.
No 5 Dual Channel Tens Unit Pro-Tens With Timer by Electrotherapy is a dual channel unit with burst, normal or modulation modes and a timer. It comes with ten reusable electrodes and a carrying case.
Customers at Amazon were pleased with this TENS unit and found it effective. Quote from one customer 'Awsome Product! Great for when the back is acting up, tight and sore. This tens unit hits the spot right on, I Love It!!!'
Overall good value at around $30.
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You have got to be kidding me!!! These are some of the worst devices ever designed!!! Who posted this, a sales rep? Common people.
I've had TENS therapy at my chiropractor's office and just used one of these listed for home use. The home use machine I used worked very well.
I agree with Ck. It works very well. You can carry the portable tens machines with ease and use anywhere. This means you can treat pain even when you are away from home or at work.
Sure, some work better than others. That's why you look at reviews before you buy. I've found some pretty good info on the blog at htp://www.lgmedsupply.com.
I am sorry to bust your bubble. I Have the LG8 TM unit and that one works great. So I taught I give the LGMed Quad 4-1 a try. First of all, The screen with the blue back-lit and black lettering is almost unreadable. Just the minutes are readable. All other setting are in such small letters on the blue back-lit, you can just see something blinking. That's it. True, I just had eye surgery but for that part the LG8 was excellent and no problem to adjust.The Quad, has no real programmed settings like the LG8 ( I needed Mode EMS Asynchronous). you have to setup the Quad for every setting yourself. I had to do it under the magnifying glass. After it was setup it felt a bit softer then the LG8 but it was OK, except, after 6 hours the battery was dead. I taught this was just an old battery, sorry, same happen with a new battery. I send a e-mail and was told the Quad would not last longer then 6 to 9 hrs in EMS mode and 20 minutes in inferential mode. LG8 lasted 4 days in EMS mode on battery. Who wants to walk around with a extension cord.
I needed the LG8 24/7 for that week and it was great, no back-pain, it worked. I guess the Quad would work too, except you would have to plug it in. (110Volt). I am returning it, unfortunately with a 20% restocking fee.
I love it, it help a lot and my doctor wants me to use it for pain
To Mark Franklin,
Can you please expand on why you feel these are the worst designed devices, and possibly offer better alternatives, with the reasons they are better? Just saying something is bad doesn't help much for someone to make a better informed decision.
I cannot believe you missed Body Clock TENS Units off the list. I bought mine from http://www.TENSunit.com - I wanted to know how comes their units felt much smoother than other units I had used. So I investigated. The units come from the UK and they are manufactured using superior inner parts. Not sure I understand all the technical stuff, but its the quality of the metal, electrical mechanisms etc inside. It creates a smoother feeling on the skin.
The units are very popular in Europe. Cost a little more but worth it. Just my view, take it or leave it.
Nice catch on Body Clock TENS. I did not realise the inner parts issue. I am from the UK, In the UK, we call them 'tens machines' :) I got my body clock TENS from http://www.bodyclock.co.uk - I think TENSunit.com is a bit far for us on this side of the pond :)
Smart TENS is the one I have - I love it.
does anyone know if intensity select combo 4 in 1 that is more like the LG quad 4 in 1 is any good? would it benefit my mother who has sever bilateral knee arthritis?
I went to PT for the 2nd time today-I was first in traction than had the TENS on my lower back- WiTouch. I liked the 4 pad model with up & down buttons vs this WiTouch. Either way, I'm sold on the idea of a TENS being used on my lower back for a ruptured disc-which I will not have surgery on.=Scares the heck out of me.
I'm going to buy the 4 pad model for my home use, because I get a lot of restless leg movement and can't sleep thru the night.
I recently purchased a new TOP Tens unit from Roscoe Medical. I did not have a prescription and wanted to make sure to get a great product without a script. This unit is amazing!
https://www.midwestrehabsupply.com/top-tens-pain-r...
It is easy to use, simple instructions and great packaging. Best thing is that it is a standard TENS unit meaning all standard electrodes and lead wires fit it. My doctor told me it is the TENS 7000 basically which is one of the best units out there!
My only biggest important critic with the design of the LG-7000 Digital TENS professional unit is that it lacks an electric adapter plugin for those who opt to use the TENS at Home or elsewhere. Consumers desiring these machines to aid and ward off pain don't wan't to be worried about recharging 9 volt batt everytime. That's an inconvience. This to me is the biggest downfall of cheaper TENS machines. Other than that, this pro TENS unit lives up to its specs.
is there an AC adapter that I can purchase anywhere that can be used on the LG-7000 TENS?
I like my pain-less ems unit. I get really bad muscle spasms in my lower back and it helps relax them so I can still go to work. Plus it helps with my headaches. I thought for sure it would be on this list. :-(
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