What Exactly Does a TENS unit do for Pain? (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)? +Giveaway!

[@BobandBrad]

"Some of our astute followers have noticed me slurring my words. I am not drunk but working with Brad it would be justifiable. I had 6 infected cysts removed from my mouth (noncancerous) and I have residual scar tissue and numbness. I will try to do better. Thanks Bob."

[@bohofoto6929]

Bob 🎉you’re awesome

[@chrishunt1941]

Wow

[@mamiebobb4173]

I have chronic pain from rheumatoid arthritis and I use my TENS unit on my knees when they start getting really bad and I find that the vibrations from the unit help make the whole knee feel much more flexible and loose. It may just be a case of mind over matter - but who cares? I feel better and that's all that counts!

[@shellycolson9365]

They used this at physical therapy the other day and now i can sleep at night with frozen shoulder ! After months of sleepless nights

[@KKJ_author]

I was prescribed one after a car accident and couldn't believe how much it helped. So much so that when I wound up with a pinched nerve in my shoulder/shoulder blade area last year, I bought one. Not surprising, it helped that too. I can't say enough good about TENS units.

[@KKJ_author]

Amazing how much little electrical pulses can help pain, isn't it?

[@TheWanderingFire]

I'm watching this while using a TENS right now.

[@leahmounce1680]

I’m a dental hygienist and I love my wireless TENS unit. The only thing is I have to have my husband help put it on my back and I have to be able to reach it to turn it on. But it helps greatly with pain! Mine was less than $50, well worth it.

[@brucerowe2895]

Using it on your shoulders is the greatest just as an experiment. It helps me with my sciatic pain, as well, when the muscles start waving you know your pain is on it's way gone.

[@Nicrent]

It's quite funny that this video popped up as I'm studying for my TENS practical tomorrow. Great video! For those interested and who want to use TENS, here are some contraindications: pacemakers (as mentioned by Bob & Brad), pregnancy, thrombosis, over malignant tumors, hemorrhagic conditions, and over the carotid sinus (neck area).

[@lovemesomeslippers]

Good luck tomorrow

[@corporaterobotslave400]

Is that how the Vulcan neck pinch works? Asking for the Klingons.

[@normaevett]

Thank you for clarifying and adding your expertise.

[@planning_with_patches5860]

what about on the back of stiff neck?

[@kathyclark3168]

I have a TENS unit which has different attachments for your back, feet, as well as the pads The unit itself has 8 different settings; it has been a life saver 👍👍😊

[@melsterifficmama1808]

What brand do you have?

[@MTB_Rider_96]

I've been using a TENs unit for 20 years - they work great for acute pain management. And they are great at parties if you want to mess with people. :)

[@tamsinthai]

Four separate orthopedists on four separate occasions have recommended TENS for my post surgical pain. They work. And it's not as though we can rely on remedial surgery now all of the blood's been tainted can we. Thanks sheep.

[@DennisNowland]

It blocks it out and it is absolutely excellent. I was in nursing for 35 years so no I am not unscientific. I am not into quack cures at all. But it worked really well on my shoulder and back.

[@a.w.9662]

I’m using one right now on an inflamed back muscle. I’ve had it about 6 years. I don’t like using pain pills any longer than I absolutely have to. First time I used it my back was so bad, I could hardly stand straight and walk. Put the tens on and could walk normally!

[@GeezerGramps]

I love mine I’ve used it for shoulder, hip, & knee pain. My favorite modes art 4&5

[@SB-yl7bw]

One of the only things that helps with my fibromyalgia

[@pizzafries]

didn't help mine,so I sold it.

[@SB-yl7bw]

@@pizzafries so sorry to hear that Tina, stay strong

[@jalenking2082]

IM IN LOVE WITH THE INTRO

[@freddieruska2065]

I get muscle spasms in my neck and shoulders during migraine and using my TENS unit has made a world of difference.

[@cookiemama4208]

I'm gonna have to try that! My shoulder muscles get so tight, it really hurts! 🥺

[@ummu8585]

I am buying I have migrants headache and sometime I get ache behind ear too

[@nobattles4322]

I've bought 3 tens units. I like the ones with only 2 leads. I gave away the one that had 4 leads was complicated/confusing. Don't use them as much as I should, they work.

[@lspthrattan]

Oh wow I really need one of those units! Looks like just the thing for my chronic pain from a busted shoulder and humerus; thanks, I've been wondering just how they're used...good to have your word for it that they really work, too!

[@sarahcastellon]

I know someone with a shoulder injury that uses this device regularly, it has made such an improvement in daily life for them. Highly recommend!

[@a.w.9662]

I use it on my painful back; it really works.

[@jdell6250]

Bought one off Amazon for $19.00 as a closeout. Works great for pain (TENS) and muscle stimulation (EMS). Using now.

[@dougable]

That themes song is so reassuring to hear the millionth time I’ve heard it over the years

[@lisaa6099]

Thanks to the both of u for a simple explanation

[@janr6057]

Opiods...ha good luck getting those here. Anyone in chronic pain in this state has a choice of OTC drugs, moving or killing themselves. I don't understand how someone with no pain can determine or tell a person with chronic pain to just live with it. Seriously, it is ridiculous. Thank you for your channel and your informative and helpful suggestions!

[@noblevictory2200]

Wow it's so interesting that you are talking about this as I really hurt my back three weeks ago. Couldn't walk or sit upright at all. Between a really good chiropractor and several adjustments I also have a 16 pad EMS/Tens unit that has a lot of buzzers and bells and adjustment, has helped emensely

[@melsterifficmama1808]

What brand do you have?

[@SkinChicaSam]

Who is using their tens unit as they watch this video?!? ❤

[@joyceelmer131]

It’s good for Sciatic pain too

[@bohofoto6929]

I wish the TENS did more for me. I actually had more success with cupping with my frozen shoulder

[@mokpeku1969]

I had my L5-S1 replaced with titanium, due to a work-comp injury. I've had permanent nerve damage in one of my legs as a result, as well as severe Charley Horses, numbness and tingling, etc. I started with an external T.E.N.S., and I have had my internal T.E.N.S. since 2007. It was updated two years ago with the colored remote, through Boston Scientific. I am not a representative.😇 For me the T.E.N.S. unit isn't the equivalent of pain medication. There is no substitution, depending on the severity. You still need those, unless mind fullness has been that effectual for the lucky; for they only combat the spasms producing the pain. That is separate from the pain, itself. Also, there is a reverberating feeling afterward, no matter how high its setting. That can be irritating. Most people forget to inform the curious. Last thing, it can feel like your’re walking on electricity, lol. But it i's a tremendous relief device for severely chronic pain survivors; especially for those with limited &/or painful mobility. You can get that extra mile of need, that would've been extremely and excruciatingly painful, otherwise. We suffer, but if we are still alive, we are fighters. Thanks!

[@DayOneAdeleFans]

What’s an internal tens? Did you get a spinal cord stim? I’m literally sitting here right now using a tens and I don’t feel as much relief as I would like. I was shown how to use it in PT. Five months postop from spinal fusion, L5-S1, laminectomy, other repairs. Still in pain. Still on narcotics and just over it!

[@mokpeku1969]

@@DayOneAdeleFans If you had your surgery for less than a year then you probably won't feel it. Boston Scientific is my manufacturer. Work with your adjustment specialist until they give you five Programs that you actually feel better. It's not the bullshit doctors tell you that it's “pain relief”. They don't know because they don't listen. All it does is take the edge off, at least for me. Try walking with it on outside, and you feel the difference, lol. STEMS just stop the source of the pain from increasing, and soothes that source. It's not pain relief. The medicine is for that. Let your experience tell you. You have to give your body a chance to adjust to a different you, in my experience, because the pain is deep. I'm still having problems with my back since my 2006 surgery. Duloxetine (Cymbalta) is a tremendous help. It takes more than a year to fully feel your spine feels better for some more than others. And, I'm sorry to break it to you but it's lifelong. You have to adjust to it. Make peace with that. Research what's best for you. But it's lifelong for us, unless you're in that lucky minority. I hope you eventually are. My ALIF caused my leg to become permanently nerves damaged. I take Lyrica. I also listen to I-Dozer. It's white noise that works for me. It's also soothing. And exercise. Exercise. Exercise. The more you do the better you are. Change your diet (Keto.). It's still extremely too new for you. And, PT (KZbin has excellent PTs who exercise for the disabled.). Five months is just too soon in my experience. Patience, because you'll need it. It's frustrating. I'm still dealing. I have PCOS, endometriosis, and cervical issues. I had a TKA, and I need another. If I can be patient, you can too. It could always be worse. Thank goodness you had no complications.

[@MBinTN]

I am fairly new to your channel, so I really appreciate your mentioning the multi-video program on your website. I am a visual learner, so the pdf is a welcomed bonus. Thank you for including that!

[@cinnie2543]

We have a tens unit that we have never used! I even forgot what it was for, so this is fantastic! Thanks.

[@robertbonfiglio758]

Works great for my low back pain

[@katharina6865]

Which one?

[@lesseketan3625]

Just ordered through the link. Excited to try. Thanks guys!

[@jjoiv78]

You guys are a fantastic resource! 👍👏

[@John-wk8nw]

Reliever for shoulder joint pains as well..

[@cathyh675]

I've used a TENS/IFC machine on and off for 10 years. It does help if I use it every day in the same stable pain area. My pain is moving around so much these days in PT that it hasn't been as helpful.

[@AlphaG33k1]

Cathy, you might want to look into a Quell relief unit. You just strap it to your calf, and it does its magic. Search amazon for quell and you should find it. It was a game-changer for me after decades of several types of chronic pain.

[@cathyh675]

@@AlphaG33k1 thanks. I'll look into that. My pain is more mid to low back these days, but it moves a lot. I'm hoping that this is the final area I have to work on in PT.

[@s.k.p.1309]

I use mine with my ice pack for my knee. It really helps!

[@megteal3658]

thanks for all your videos, can I use this after knee replacement surgery ?

[@deachristiancatlady5435]

My son uses it for depression and anxiety.

[@jillnelson8746]

Thanks for reminding me about TENS. I’m laying in bed with back pain-just the thing

[@officermills]

I thought about mine and this popped up 🫂

[@mariellouise1]

You’re right about the manuals!

[@WV591]

these things work. i use mine every night and sometimes while driving

[@nancymarrero6781]

I just bought a tens on Amazon and used it for the first time today.

[@cookiemama4208]

I think my daughter accidentally threw away my tens unit! She must have thought it was just some loose, unneeded wires! Anyway, I really need another one.. I am subscribed, and it seems like half your videos are addressing issues I have! I need a new body real quick now! I have referred your channel to 3 people, so we can all find solutions for what ails us! Happy Monday to you all! 🌴🌴🥵🌴

[@cynthialopes917]

I have numbing on whole left side of my body, from at least from neck to toes. 3 months before I get to see a neurologist. I asked about pain management and she threw her hands up, laughed and said it not an easy fix. And then no answer to my question. (I know what's mental abuse) I've asked about changing my blood pressure medicine because the medicine I'm on causes numbness for both medicines the medication works well to keep my blood pressure down but if that is what caused me to go numb why is my doctor still keep me on it and her cohorts another doctor in the nurse practitioner. I think because I spoke up about the situation about the medication causing problems they must fear that I'm a troublemaker and I am being ignored one doctor I saw told me that my doctor could do something to get me to see a neurologist sooner and she's not doing anything she hasn't even tried so I have to keep trying I have to call every day to see if they can move me up the line and I know that's almost impossible they've got a waiting list for up till October now I'm in August. I've had a tens unit for a couple years. And read somewhere that it could help this issue. Still researching thank you for being there I really appreciate all your helps that have helped me. And my friends.

[@annemoretti3173]

I wear mine to wk bad hip arthritis couldn't walk without it sm days. Waiting to get surgery

[@TinaVaughn007]

I am still waiting on my complementary Tens unit, 3 years+ now 🤔🙋

[@leslieadams5370]

I love my TENS unit.

[@supersport22]

Thanks for this! Was looking to buy the 8080 but it seems to only use AAA batteries. Rechargeable would be much better.

[@joshbachman9077]

I’m 5 months post op from a scapholunate ligament surgery. The wrist is still a little stiff. Will TENS or other forms of estim therapy help with progression of gaining more ROM? Thanks!

[@cathydraws7787]

I have osteomyelitis in my left leg... That's how I got my first one... My 2nd one I got because of a car accident. I ended up with a right total knee replacement, Lower Lumbar fusion and a neck fusion surgery and now cancer... Im surprised my 2nd one still works.... It only has 1 channel left working... lol... that's how much I use mine.... not sure what I will do when this one gives out... hopefully i can put one on lay-a-way somewhere... I love watching your videos. They help alot in remembering which exercises I need for different body parts... lol... what can I say I have the beginning stages of old-timers disease... hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣

[@omarmaury765]

Can it be used for neuropathy?

[@walterlosianowycz9342]

Tens units are great unless your fairly hairy. The pads do not stick to hair. I have a Boston Scientific neuro stimulator implanted . Works like the tens but only covers the back and the stimulations can be increased to go down the legs. So that leaves no relief for the shoulders. I’ve found that steroid injections and biofreeze and Penetrex topicals work well for that.

[@bt1569]

I'm curious about your thoughts regarding TENS/IF units? My physical therapist recommended that I use IF, and I purchased the exact same one they use in their office.

[@kimnewton1205]

Will this work for Lumbar Stenosis? Mine is so bad and only strong Opioids work. And I'm trying to get away from those. They don't work that well anyway. I've been on pain killers now for 18 yrs.

[@deachristiancatlady5435]

When I go to chiropractor...the first thing they do is hook me up to pads like that that pulsates my back...but they also add a cold pack...is that a TENS treatment?

[@thendrix58]

I'm so excited because I just ordered the iReliev Tens Unit you recommended!!! I know it's going to help my grouchy knee and my occasional arm pain. Thank you so much for recommending! (You know you're getting old when you get sincerely excited about the arrival of a medical device! haha!)

[@kpmaradia]

Please explain EMS treatment

[@chrissiem4]

Is it safe for stroke victims?

[@corporaterobotslave400]

I have to get up and do the Bob n Brad shuffle every time I hear that intro.

[@JillKnapp]

Oh man, I’m gonna try this right away. My frozen shoulder is killllllllllin’ me, and at this point I’d sell my soul for some relief. A TENS unit is much easier than that. :-)

[@WilliamHawksley]

I had a knee replacement what location should the pads go on

[@HealthyLiv1ng]

Which tens unit did they recommend? I seem to have missed it

[@mattbutler5997]

Can you use it on your hip

[@palomahealing5073]

Omg..I thought it was just for strengthening your muscles?😳 I have one as an attachment to a Handheld Fat Cavitation device! ❤❤❤

[@ApolloStrengthGarage]

The Neubie is far superior, which uses direct current stimulation (TENS uses AC).

[@fracritel]

Which costs $15,000

[@queue555]

@@fracritel wow seriously? Who's gonna pay that.

[@sandyflory2911]

Thank you!!!!

[@krauthead4]

How does this differ from the old Dr. Ho electronic stimulating units? I have a difficult time finding replacement pads for my old unit, which works fine. I'm wondering if the TENS units are better.

[@vmobile890]

check ebay under electro stimulation and tens pads .Also if you have tried a powerful massager there many types . With my back pain for many years tried many things and found relief from most .

[@kaylac3367]

Is a tens unit good for tendons? I broke my fibula 7 months ago. Having trouble getting tendons back to normal.

[@jayneliberty3429]

My neighbor who has schizophrenia puts his tens on his forehead. Should I be worried about him or is this is a thing his doctor would order him to do? Seems pretty bad to me

[@oliviaflanagan6014]

Hi Bob and Brad, what's the name of the unit you like the best. 😊

[@dontaskmeforusername]

I couldn't understand which brand you said you like

[@BobandBrad]

iReliev www.bobandbrad.com/fav-finds-brands-we-trust/ireliev--tens-units/67490677-1582-4ca8-9ed4-c86512bf5f42

[@floridanativelh568]

How do you enter the giveaway? No link shows up when I go to the page. Have tried from multiple devices. thanks

[@luvfitall]

Anyone know if TENS units work for tendon pain resulted from fluroquinolones? Or could they possibly hinder healing?

[@jillnelson8746]

Should I use 2 or 4 pads for low back pain? What do the settings mean?

[@a.w.9662]

Depends on where your pain is exactly. I’m only using 2 of mine on one side of my back right now because that’s where the pain is. The setting will vary with each machine; I just experiment, as long as you start on low.

[@craigdales760]

What if the tens unit makes your back pain worse?

[@johnnicholas1488]

What is voltage?

[@kathyherman7079]

I need to get one

[@Florkkkk]

My guy's are kind of jacked great videos champions

[@marlenekerrmarlene1259]

sounds good =thank you

[@miryanacolton5674]

Personally I have never got pain relief from using this gadget. Maybe I haven’t been using it consistently?

[@floridanativelh568]

Boy you’re not joking about the bad manuals and weird icons on the knobs. It’s hard to decipher the “instructions” 🙄😂😂

[@trelligan42]

The thumbnail at first looked like Brad was swashbuckling with a saber. #FeedTheAlgorithm

[@PadmaDorjee]

I love you guys, thanks. BTW, has tall Bob had a stroke or just sunk a few beers? 🍺 🤣

[@palomahealing5073]

Umm, guys..I don't have a Pace maker, but I do have Pain maker? Lol

[@lulucastillo7269]

I have that TENS

[@jazziered142]

Do you like it?

[@Archana1032]

Why you guy's don't reply my massage 😒😌😌😌

[@dougnash6316]

👍👍👍👍

[@versatec1]

You guys are selling out big time...👍

[@debbiehickman6625]

My insurance USE to cover They took away 🥲

[@KJSvitko]

Eat a healthy plant based diet and exercise regularly. Every adult and child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly. Obesity is all too common today. Get off the couch. Ride to work, ride to school, ride for fun. Every city should be a bicycle city. Speak up for bicycles in your community.

[@1AloneX2]

JUST SAY NO!

[@harveypost7799]

🎼🎸🥁🎤My bed as vast as Siberia ,alone I count my toes 9 my eyes don't c urs only floaters ..my lips r lonely again... tonite

[@QueenVictoriaRose]

The comment about your wife's voice was inappropriate, cruel, and unnecessary. You should have at least edited it out.

[@jOsH.V123]

who gives a shit

[@quakerorts]

You guys need better mics. The audio of your voices is crap and it's annoying.

[@michaelmcclenon6663]

Brad you need your own channel. We feel you carry this

[@k.leetalon742]

They both bring something to this channel. You are rude.

[@tracytempleton8618]

It wouldn't be as funny...lol

[@jag2333]

Thank you ❣