Is TENS Safe? Can Everyone Use It? Warning/Precautions

Is TENS Safe? Can Everyone Use It? Warning/Precautions
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Bob and Brad talk about the safety of a TENS unit, who can use it and who cannot. The whats, hows and whys are all explained!
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[@rmlrhonda]

When my father had serious back pain the TENS unit was the only thing that gave him even temporary relief. He was under a Dr.’s care, but the TENS was recommended by my son (a physical therapist). We were so grateful to find it. And I definitely feel like it gave him enough pain relief that he could then manage what the Dr. wanted him to do. Of course there needs to be precautions, and warnings for proper use. But our experience with using it then, and since, has been overwhelmingly positive!

[@MirandaGibson1220]

My tens & EMS systems are life savers for me. I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome & fibromyalgia. These devices are my main pain management solution paired with heat.

[@moonscrafts8987]

Would you please tell me your story?

[@andrewschuschu3499]

Back in 2008 when I was 16 I slipped off a wrestling mat and rolled my ankle to the point it damaged the nerves in my foot and toes. Couldn’t walk on it and couldn’t bend my toes to pick up something with my foot. Maybe I was young and going to recover anyways, but I opted into a study at the physio place on a combo of simultaneous cold therapy and TENS treatment and it boosted my recovery rate greatly. Maybe it was dumb young luck, but it helped greatly.

[@cookiemama4]

I didn't find this video to be "dry".. Precautions are essential for all medical devices and medicines. Bob & Brad, it's quite possible this little video will help prevent serious injury by someone, like wearing it in water, or sleeping with it on. Actually, all the precautions are essential. My doctor has cleared me to use a tens unit for my back pain. I'll be checking your other videos regarding the tens unit and it's actual application. The included instructions that come with the unit are not very clear. Thanks, guys! I appreciate you and your very helpful instructions! ❤

[@kellyd3696]

Bob and Brad are very helpful. I've been using one for years and get great relief. I'm 60+ and take no meds for fibro and RA. I have had no ill affects from wearing while sleeping. The gel pads cause me no skin irritation even when wearing for hours. My mother on the other hand had issues with the pads and stopped using it altogether.

[@cookiemama4]

@@kellyd3696 So it's really an individual thing. It works for some, but not others. Bob & Brad mentioned this also. I'm glad you get relief with it. I haven't used mine yet.. I wanted to get more info first. :)

[@Mackon645.]

I had 24-hour back pain. Tried everything and nothing worked. After the first time I used the TENS unit my pain went away. The best way is just relax let the TENS unit do the work know when to stop using it.

[@coryd2668]

It definitely has curative value! I bought one for the first time during excruciating sciatica pain and it gave me so much relief, I will now no longer be without this little jewel! Absolutely nothing else worked for me and I was in so much pain! After a week my sciatica pain was gone and there was just a little residual aches, for which I continued using until it was completely gone (about two weeks) These little devices are worth their weight in gold!! Trust me!!

[@shazzabelle123]

Could a TENS help for a neuromuscular condition that causes very weak diaphgram and shallow night breathing?

[@NR-nf1il]

When in physical therapy for my sciatica they have used a TENS machine. They would only use it on me for 15 minutes

[@kpmaradia]

Make series on EMS program for muscle recovery

[@advikasharma3441]

Brad's specs are so classy😎

[@shinestarvlog5238]

Sir im suffering facial palsy last 17 days my dr are doing my treatment through altrasound and tens unit stimulation i cant move my eye lips even cant up my head but i much better improve

[@healthyme1920]

Why do you not recommend using the 10's unit while sleeping? Thank you.

[@alkabaranwal823]

I also wanna know

[@crazyaces4042]

hair..lol the experience I had was the sticky stuff is weak. I had no issue with being too sticky but on the contrary as they always fell off. these are so tiny and weak they don't do much. I tried one years ago and didn't do much but at this point I will try anything. I've have treatment from a large one is a professional doctor's office years ago and they are SO much better! Large and more powerful if they know where to put electrodes. these guys are hilarious

[@jesusmalverde612]

I messed up. I used it on my neck and spine area not knowing it was not recommended and now I have blurry vision and feeling confused. Is this permanent?

[@trishpugelli5371]

how about those with cocular implants?

[@_LVC]

Are they in heaven?Where did the office go?

[@cookiemama4]

Of course they're in heaven! Office? Pfitt!

[@janetszaradowski7179]

They been doing these videos lately in basement of Bob's house

[@joebask626]

My mom suffered from arrhythmia, and she's got pacemaker in her chest. Is it safe to use TENS? Will it interfere with her pacemaker device? Is it ok, if attached to an area far from the chest, like thigh, knee or legs? Thanks!

[@elliemerc01]

No! Talk with your doctor.

[@Kenanislife]

Can we use it on children under 1 year

[@joellenbroetzmann9053]

I have bad C5 and 6. Sometimes I am in much pain. Is that too close to the neck?

[@mrmendoza33]

How about stomach aches?

[@marygracededales2131]

Hello Bob.My niece was diagnosed having a developmental delay and she cant walk until she got 4 years old. We used electric stimulator for her foot and hips.Is it possible for here to walk with the help of this machine ?

[@kenansarubas]

OVER THE FACE USING IT CAN MAKE FACE MUSLES ACTIVATE ?

[@sabyasachisen5351]

CAN TENS CAUSE ANXIETY, PLEASE?

[@poohbear0320]

So can people with epilepsy use it or not?

[@katiuskadel7310]

at 6:26 Bob suggests you consult with your physician if you suspect/have epilepsy

[@RamonaInCA]

I have the wireless TENS unit. Periodically I would like to use it on spots on my back that I cannot easily reach with those sticky pads. I would like more, options and ideas for maybe a homemade wrap that these things fit in that you could wrap around your waist or your hips? I'd like any tips on how to avoid those sticky expensive application things. I don't get rashes from them, but they don't last very long at all, reusing is a joke, And they are expensive.

[@kellyd3696]

A family has one that's a tens unit back brace. He receives great relief from it. I noticed that amazon carriers different ones. Just make sure the electrode wires fit whatever design you purchase.

[@fzscool]

Sir can we use TENSE for children

[@nicholashe1198]

Michael Reeves should probably see this...

[@kiranramsurun3085]

Hi Bob Hi Brad Do Tens Premier Combo Plus, Tens EV-806P and tens Comfy EMS Plus help in building muscles? How can I take advantage of these to build muscles? Stimulating the muscles help building them? Please I would appreciate an answer. Thank you Regards

[@kevinconroy6606]

You wanna build muscle, lift weights learn about progressive overload and hypertrophy and get on a program. A little machine that’s designed to relieve tension from muscle spasms is not going to promote strength and muscle development

[@lindasampson7363]

Mutt and Jeff!

[@zuz2366]

I need help!! I think I have pudendal Neuralgia because I’ve been sitting a lot on a wooden chair during quarantine and my penis started to feel numb. It’s a little hard to get an erection, it’s definitely numb, I feel nerves, sometimes burning. I also feel tingling on my testicles when I try to ejaculate. I’ve been dealing with this for the past 2 weeks. I don’t want surgery. I just want medications or any other treatments that help reduce the pain and the nerve blocks that make me feel horrible. My last question would be... is it curable?? Can you guys make a video about this?? A lot of people are going to experience this because we’re sitting down at home.

[@esmeraldargreen6329]

Sounds like might be some kinda STD IN YA THANG THANG!

[@cccsss9985]

They can irritate the nerve and exacerbate pain.

[@360sxc]

Can I use the tens unit on the back of the next during pregnancy

[@adr1ana1000]

No you can't .

[@anoukanouk5595]

Can it be used with artificial hip joints?

[@cookiemama4]

Since these are mostly used for muscle pain, I can't see how it could work on bones or an artificial hip. But if the pain is the result of the surrounding muscle tissues being irritated, it might help. But since you're talking about using it with an implanted device, I would definitely ask your doctor first. The best to you..

[@nick-cb6dl]

Of course, I use to hook it up to my grandma, until she started smoking from the hips. I turned it off then and had to put her out with a fire extinguisher!

[@cookiemama4]

@@nick-cb6dl That's not funny at all. Reading your other comment, I see that you're just a jerk! Go troll somewhere else..

[@anoukanouk5595]

@@nick-cb6dl I will take this into consideration, so I just have to look for smoke, no open fire, I am relieved

[@nick-cb6dl]

cookiemama4 I can see by your comment you need instructions, don’t you have common sense? Get a sense of humor, boomer!

[@817chaparra]

Are Muscle Machine Guns good for chronic back pain, to release or ease the pain? 🤔 I've been dealing with back pain for 5 years, nothing ever happened no accident or injury my doctor, physical therapist and all the MRI's I've had done say its just stress and tension, would these muscle guns help? I've been looking for anything to ease the pain. Also had dry needing and it helped for 3 days but the pain always came back. PLEASE HELP!!! 😔 I NEED NEW IDEAS AND METHODS to help alleviate my pain, it comes when it wants i don't have to do anything in particular for it to happen and tighten. Some times even the weather causes my pain and other occasions not even the weather effects it.

[@d_travelspecialist]

Have you tried altering your diet? You may incorporate anti-inflammatory foods to help manage the pain.. less dairy, sugar and salty foods, more veggies and fruits. Try also turmeric tea or powder. Hope this helps. Pain can be debilitating so we gotta help our body heal internally.

[@817chaparra]

@@d_travelspecialist I actually found out it was gallstones that were causing my back pain, I had gotten my gallbladder removed and the back pain stopped 😅 I've been vegetarian for 4 years but I've had stones for over 7 and idk it was the reason for my pain, but I'm doing great now. But I'm keeping up with my vegan diet now 😊

[@esmeraldargreen6329]

@@817chaparra did that show up on any mri or testing you had done?

[@70newlife]

I had similar problem. I started taking Vitamin K2 in form of MK7 and it came with 1000 units of vitamin D( earlier I had taken vitamin D 60000 iu weekly for 3 years --slight betterment that's all) Along with it I started taking Magnesium. I couldn't get a proper type ( there are 7 types it seems with different forms) i wanted to go for Magnesium Malate but we had only one brand which had it and it was quite costly . So i took pumpkin seeds which have very high magnesium ie about 15 gm every day. The MK7 had immediate effect within 2 hours. Though my pulse rate went high by 10Points for first few days 2 hours after taking it for about 2-3 hours. So i started taking it alternate days till my body got used to it in about 12 days. It's been 6 weeks now I'm feeling good. If I stop taking it for 2 days the pain returns. This has happens twice. I have had these pains for nearly 10 years. Now due to this I had become obese and very inactive my muscles have lots of cramps and issues. Like stiff calf muscles, sciatic pain, pain in right traps. However if I get a massage this pain goes away. Earlier the pain relief was very low for short time. Also I started sleeping better and got another hour of sleep. I noticed that on days I get short of sleep due to work or travelling the pain comes back. Thus I conclude that I need to take MK7 and sleep well and if I have pain get massage to keep pain away. Next I need to slowly strengthen my muscles by phyiso, yoga and rehab exercises. Finally this will give me strength to walk and build muscles to loose weight. That will be the ultimate step to become normal. This last 6 weeks has been the most painfree I have been in 10 years. To imagine just a small vitamin capsule did it for me coupled with some sleep and occasional massage. PS: I live in India so many supplements are not available in India..

[@817chaparra]

@@70newlife that is amazing, im so glad to hear you found something that helped ease your pain ☺️ I'll definitely do my research and look for these things

[@jonathanholbrook103]

A lump formed under my skin in low back after used for a month

[@officialwork6681]

How's it now ?

[@jonathanholbrook103]

@@officialwork6681 still there, my primary doctor will keep monitor it. Thank you for asking.

[@erikak4844]

@@jonathanholbrook103 any updates? Hope nothing serious. I'm worried now....

[@jonathanholbrook103]

@@erikak4844 hi. Thank you for asking. It still there it feels slightly bigger. I was focusing on my back surgery I still have back problem after the surgery L1 L2 fission. I will ask my primary to further test that lump. I told my friend not to do the TENS, I am convinced that what caused my lumb. I will post updates about the lump because I will mention it again to my doctor, am I worry? Yes.

[@jonathanholbrook103]

@@erikak4844 you made me start worry again, I was focusing on my post surgery pain. Darn, why did I allow them to do that thing on me. They just want to bill the insurance. Not too many medical personal care about us, it is money to them. I pray to the LORD that it is not dangerous thing, and may God be with the sick and injured. I hope it is nothing serious, please do not stress yourself, personally, I have been living in stress since I hurt my back. Bless you, the LORD, and have a blessed night.

[@eastsideharold5237]

Serious QUESTION are bob and Brad lovers?🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@cookiemama4]

They both work in orthopedics, and are doing a joint venture in these videos. That doesn't make them lovers.. Does that matter to you?

[@eastsideharold5237]

@@cookiemama4 just a question?

[@soak785]

eastside harold If that's where your mind goes this channel is not for you 😂

[@mattb9664]

No- this is how friendly people and colleagues are to one another as soon as you leave the NYC and Northern NJ region of our country. It’s not fake and actually real!

[@Alexander-rq9he]

Secretly…yes.