TENS Unit for Low Back and Sciatic Pain (Electrode Placement)

TENS Unit for Low Back and Sciatic Pain (Electrode Placement)
Bob & Brad discuss where to place the electrodes of a TENS unit when you have lower back and/or sciatic pain.
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[@matthewmclees4105]

Everytime I come to this channel I am in excruciating pain. I will continue to fight though, been fighting this episode for about 8 weeks now. I just got a electric shock pad and an currently being shocked to throw off the pain. My heart goes out to anyone else fighting this very painful condition.

[@matthewmclees4105]

I completely understand... I'm sorry to hear that. I am still dealing with this, going on 3 months nows....it's literally taking everything from me. I am losing my mind...

[@julianlipa92]

I too had the same…week 2 now. Just got this TENS machine. Did the PT to ease the pain, ice theraphy, meds….hope this is the last resort. U not alone buddy

[@benmorrell7151]

How are you doing now?

[@benjamincopeland2141]

I'm in my mid 30s and my back "popped" yesterday as I sat down to put socks on.... I haven't been able to stand or walk since... the pain is the worst I've ever felt....(I've severed my finger and it didn't suck this bad) what do I do? Can a doctor help? Or will they just dope me up?

[@matthewmclees4105]

@@benjamincopeland2141 I just got home from an appointment to meet a spinal surgeon. It sounds like what you have is a lot more debilitating. If I were you I would schedule an appointment to get an MRI through your primary care doctor. I wish I would have got the ball rolling alot earlier on because I'm still in the same situation I was in 2 Months ago when I posted this. But now today I finally have a solution and a date for surgery.

[@evocre8r]

Placements of electrodes starts at 4:27.... you're welcome

[@savagebiaute]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@stefanthomaskeynotespeaker]

Thank you so much!

[@stephaniemeade2275]

Thanks get tired of all their ramble

[@beautifulflower1344]

Thank u😍saved me time listening to all bla bla I'm not interested in

[@Nwihsphysio]

Thanks

[@RicardoLambert]

I used the tens machine for 2 weeks straight and it helped me TREMENDOUSLY. I had to call out 4 days. I couldn't even walk. I am pretty much pain free 6 weeks later

[@BobandBrad]

So happy to hear you have found relief!

[@Canuklhead]

which machines did you settle for?

[@RicardoLambert]

Thank you ​@@BobandBrad

[@RicardoLambert]

​@Canuklhead not sure, I'll go get it and then let you know

[@keilaz7253]

I was in pain for a whole month. I have mild scoliosis and siatica. I only recently found out because I woke up in excruciating pain in my mid back. I was given steroids, tramadol and muscle relaxers. Nothing helped. Physical therapy didn’t have an opening for 3 more weeks. And then my colleague mentioned the TENS machine. She brought it in to work and placed the pads all over the spasms I was experiencing in my mid back. After 30 minutes the sharp pain was gone and stayed gone. Although I wasn’t 100 percent better. I only felt some discomfort that was manageable with stretching and daily walks. Before that? I couldn’t sit longer than 5 minutes without being in intense pain. I had to constantly lay on the floor. This machine works!

[@Lisa_Uncensored]

I bought a TENS unit and it’s amazing!!! Not just for pain but helped my strain muscles start to heal after nothing else was working after I had a bad fall.

[@kbaylor123]

I was just looking for sciatica tens placements and wound up finding the perfect comedy duo! 😂

[@BBGshop7]

These two are great. I stumbled upon them by accident too, and I enjoy this channel.

[@salimtadavi9776]

jakir 2

[@jim9219771]

I was diagnosed with sciatica a few weeks ago, the pain subsided on its own in a matter of days. Then BAM! The pain came back, I literally had to drag myself across the house just to use the restroom. Went to the ER that evening for some pain meds, I'd have taken a sledgehammer to the noggin, if that would've helped. Been in pain now for something like 3 weeks straight, nothing and I mean NOTHING has been helpful. Ok, I have had moments where there's little pain. Found this duo earlier, love their banter, did the movements they suggested in another video. Just got new leads in the mail for my portable TENS unit, so definitely wanted insight on best placement. I worked for a podiatrist around 15 years ago, a device he used, called Microvas, worked similar to a TENS unit; actually I think it was a TENS unit, just bigger with many leads, something like 10 or 12. The podiatrist I worked for was also a surgeon and specialized in diabetic neuropathy treatment. I had the opportunity to assist on a few outpatient surgical procedures. Got to use a retractor to hold back skin while the doc removed pins. The doc was a challenge to work with, not the best "people" person, but highly skilled.

[@user-uv1gt7zo9x]

Thank you for this tens unit placement video. It was helpful for my right side sciatica pain.

[@BobandBrad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SandyDeJong]

I was diagnosed with sciatica a few days ago. I've been throwing everything at it I can. Hot packs medication Bob and Brad's exercise suggestion now trying TENs machine again. This time using Bob's and Brad's placement suggestion. Even if I could get some relief.

[@thestork2210]

Did it work?

[@SandyDeJong]

@thestork2210 the tens machine works well. But once I got to my phiso, thereby the ultrasound she used worded better. For me

[@thestork2210]

@@SandyDeJong I do not understand what you mean, would you elaborate clearly and with simple wording?

[@SandyDeJong]

@thestork2210 this was a year ago. I was still have asleep when I answered. I'll look at this video cause now I'm confused also .

[@SandyDeJong]

Ok. I loved my TENS machine, but it wasn't enough for my back or statica pain. I went to my phiso therapists, who the same as physical therapists. She used ultrasound machine on me. That worked for me. It's the machine it has a gentle heat without the image screen. I think Americans call it sonogram but without the images. I layed on the bed and she would run the tool over my sore bits. That's the best way I can explain this treatment. It worked best for me. I'm in Australia

[@patbenvenuti7470]

thanks guys, just purchased a Tech Care TENS unit for my sciatic issues/pain and your video helped guide me in the placement of the pads...thanks again !!

[@gerrygizzygarcia2572]

How much was it

[@rightyouareken7587]

Man these guy can ramble

[@jyfuklyvfkj]

It's possible they never experience pain, as they are always toking chronic

[@brandonmills9577]

Omg I said the same thing, cut the extra fucking chatter and get to the point. Im obviously immense pain if I’m watching this fucking video!!!

[@dannyteachesenglish...9122]

The intro music is very hilarious...made me watch this video .

[@fwcolb]

I hope nobody misunderstands this video. The pads have to go on the SKIN, not the clothing. I don't use TENS anymore. For some reason the pains went away after a couple of weeks intensive use of my TENS instrument. I am nearly 90 so I do not believe the underlying disorder has been fixed. I think all that has happened is the over-excited nerves have become quieter.

[@beyourself8701]

This video was very helpful for how to place pads for my SI pain. Thank you!

[@kiapennington6844]

I just received my by Fedex trying to setup now. My unit is for back severe back pain. Collapse disc degenerative disc severe arthritis in the disc and fluid on the spine. Wish me luck guys. I'll give another review after a little use of the device.🤞🏾👈🏽

[@longliner205a4]

I have been using a tens unit for years and I personally enjoy turning it all the way up till it hurts and leaving it that way for as long as possible.

[@a12mx]

You're destroying your muscles

[@hinderminder5250]

@@a12mx citation needed

[@jamiewinchester5260]

I'm literally about to use my tens unit on my lower back now...I just came accross this video...I'll watch as I'm relaxing with my tens unit's on....thanks!!

[@mariavardanyan5969]

Did it help??

[@jamiewinchester5260]

Yes it actually did☺🌺🦋❤!!

[@josephamoraz7990]

Would this help with a pinched nerve in lower back?

[@cceliss.a]

What happens if the sciatic nerve pain goes all the way to the toes and is causing numbness?

[@sarahmarchetti5471]

To work on your shoulders or your neck I am in a lot of pain thank you

[@chizmichael7331]

JRW Manufacturer for TENS EMS TENS EMS 28 Programs (Model: JRW-666) Working time 5-90 minutes, Intensity: 1-80 levels. Mode and intensity of two channel can be controlled separately. You can adjust the Pulse width and frequency by yourself

[@maydavalle]

Love Bob & Brad! I need a shirt❣️

[@gmkd8468]

Do these actually get rid of sciatica or piroformis syndrome? Or are they just pain blockers for masking the pain?

[@emircosic7860]

Much needed video. Thank you guys.

[@florypridgen4773]

I love your channel, with alk the informations you nice gentlemen give to us .God bless you.❤

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you so much!

[@shehrozusman1087]

My right leg is paralyzed since after the accident. I came here to know the points to place the pads on right leg.

[@anadarchi6683]

Hi guys! Thanks for taking the time to answer my query about the exercises for people who have had spinal surgery and sciatica pain. I bought a tens device and this vid is perfect!!! 😊🌈

[@moneymaker363]

I have pain from butt down right leg is this correct placement for this?

[@ToddLecher]

Love this channel, such great info to help my aching body!

[@forwhatitsworth364]

Im using one right now and its working.

[@Scientific.growth]

Thanks mates it worked :)

[@eliteaviators]

Watching with my Tens on right now! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽 everyone.

[@elizabethtorres6069]

What do you do when the Sciatica is on the leg with a Total Hip Replacement? A Physical Therapist tried and the pain was excruciating.. I don't think these machines will work with people who have Metal type components in that area.. What would you suggest? A lot of my pain is also coming from my S1 L5 Tail Bone. Which is hard to sit, stand and even lay down.. Tried the back exercises and it didn't work.. Was told Ablation or Discectomy, will see what this new Neurologist suggests.

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

I just had a hip replacement. The surgery exacerbated the bursa. Which in turn made my pain palpable. Painful to the slightest touch. And I could not lie on my right side till recently. I’m almost 10 months out from my surgery. Having worked previously as a physical therapy aid, I am very familiar with tens units. The prosthesis isn’t impeded nor damaged by using electrical stimulation. The relief from using it is immediate. But you definitely have to know where to place the electrodes. Hope you’re doing better Elizabeth.

[@aminah761]

Bada bing bada boom 💥 I use tens for my neck pain

[@diptipman]

They're interesting, thanks for uploading this video :)

[@cfogel3]

I just subbed. Thank you. On-to the next video...

[@vikasgupta1828]

Thanks

[@Ftybr57]

You guys are beyond awesome😊😊😊😊

[@Deanosthegreat]

I dont hace pain, just pins and.needles/numbess in hip, back of thigh, front of thigh sometimes, shin and foot. Also in shoulder and arm. All on left side. Will it work on this if no pain?

[@lindapowell117]

Jim Powell speaking. Been using this machine for years. It really helps. But if you have one of those bouts where the pain is high, it does not help to much.

[@ownpoint6716]

Once again ,great video. Thx!

[@jg11596]

thanks for another good video. How often can I administer TENS treatments at home? Thanks

[@LikelyLagging]

i get this is a very old video, but id love to see a reply. my fiance is dealing with bad back pain that came out of no where, and we are thinking it could be from her endometriosis. any thoughts on this?

[@dna3169]

Thanks !

[@clikk8879]

Can these be used for tennis elbow pain??

[@terrynorman9622]

I have sciatica and a severe herniated lumbar disc.The neurosurgeon said a couple of years ago I needed surgery because it was severe.I had a couple cervical disc operations back in 2002 and 2006 by him.I dont want to have surgery with this Pandemic going on.The question is does medicare pay anything on the TENS device?

[@yakira04]

what setting width pulse (us) and frequency (hz)? what do each one control? if i could under stand what they specifically do then i could probably figure out what setting work best for my sciatica etc..

[@prashchere]

I would like to know the same too.

[@rastageorgekitty]

Same question please?

[@SarkisKlinik]

Regarding back pain, It is said electrotherapy improves blood supply and reduce the inflammation. But from other side in physiotherapy , it is contraindicated in acute inflammatory cases to increase the blood supply, because you would worsen the inflammatory process. So , how to understand this?

[@BobandBrad]

That would make a great video, I will add it to our to do list for a better explanation!

[@rodpettet2819]

I stumbled on this in mid 2022. I bought a small TENS unit with two pads no wires. Can I place them either side of the lumbar spine? I was doing that but my physio says it's a no no?

[@martiadams1534]

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[@green15838]

Yea if I stretch my back my Nerve pain gets worse.But never used on my back for sciatica pain.

[@santi_super_stunts2573]

This is really helpful for my father thank you. What about having a bruised ankle and it didn’t get fractured or sprained

[@fasil.364]

Is this good for foot drop?

[@gotskillz135]

Does this help with stroke patients

[@anniezonadancefit62]

So I have pain, horrible pain down the left side of my leg...L4 L5 herniated disc....pinching nerves is what is causing my pain.....where should I place my tens unit?

[@andredegefa5765]

Can this work for Trigeminal Neuralgia? How can you use it? Or can you do another video fir it? Thanks!!!

[@_maxemus_]

these two lovelies reminds me of car talk chemistry ...

[@segaudette525]

thanks

[@MAINEiacGrammiesHomestead]

Thank you ✌️👍❤️

[@BobandBrad]

You're welcome :)

[@makethisabeat]

I tried this and it scared me because my whole back was tingling and made me want to kneel incase my legs were gonna go , dno how much trust as I didn't know what to expect ..the pulsing is nice but there's a tingle thing with the one I got and it's really odd

[@MaryJaneIsMyGod420]

What about sacrum joint pain?

[@justinrosebush2079]

Can you use on abs?

[@jessicakat2753]

Do you guys have any videos for the sacroiliac joint? Mine feels like it’s right at my tailbone, and I can’t figure out how to get the pads to work to hit that pain

[@LoveABun]

If any of you buy the iReliev unit, please come back and comment on whether or not it helps relieve your pain! I’m considering one for my husband who has sciatica.

[@myleemae7858]

I've been using that brand for about 6 months and it has helped with my sciatic pain.

[@kiela17]

netcatzpj If you click on the link Bob & Brad provided for the Tens Unit you can see about 100 reviews.

[@kiela17]

My sciatica never leaves.... it's awful 😞

[@satheeshkumar-it7pz]

@@kiela17 within a minute sciatica pain was fixed by inserting a needle behind leg knees, before that used only overon and pain tablest no successs, consult acupuncture doctors..for relief :)

[@kiela17]

@@satheeshkumar-it7pz Thank you!

[@YT_ZeevTv]

Thank you so much for considering my comment means allot that you made a video on what i said

[@BobandBrad]

Of course :) Thank you for your support!

[@thegypsyphoenix1738]

Could a tens unit be used as a way to relieve driving fatigue? I mean, while driving on a long trip? If so, would you turn up the power to cause muscle contractions?

[@Wellington.Gonzalez]

Yes without a doubt

[@rosannecoffman1933]

Would you post a video about different braces and wraps for knees, ankles, shoulder, etc. and how to use them. I will have to buy 5 or 6 of them , try to use them and return what doesn't work. There is no one to help with this, no physical therapists, orthopedists, GPs. No one. HELP PLEASE !

[@KnucklesMYHedgehog]

Thanks for the video.. but get to it faster

[@letsdothis3332]

For people truly in pain just fast forward through the Bull$#!+ and go straight to 5:40

[@lorus511]

Great for sciatica but where would you place the pads for L4 & L5 root nerve pain?

[@jamiedavis6645]

I have a tumor on my L5 nerve root. Its right in that pocket between the vertebra. I came here to get that same question answered.

[@Honkahonky]

@MAUREEN GARRETT take your spam home!

[@beanzandcheesez2099]

X N how do u know it’s spam? Just asking

[@Broly100]

@@beanzandcheesez2099 too good to be true

[@swingblade1776]

I have lumbar spondylolisthesis L5-S1, multilevel DDD, bulging and herniated disk L-1 & L-4, and CRPS after I fell at work in 2020 (workers comp did nothing to help but say I was malingering) Now Im unable to work a job, Im on pain meds, have a TENS unit on now and in the process of getting a spinal cord stimulator trial. Surgeons wont operate because it would cause more pain than relieve it. Im in constant 8/10 pain all day every day. Someone please give me some hope about the spinal cord stimulator before I go in debt to get it

[@thestork2210]

have you gotten to solve anything yet?

[@hellorellotheboss9643]

How often can we use it daily?

[@Pathologyformedicalstudents]

30-60 minutes up to 4 times daily

[@helenedumoulin9092]

How long do you keep the tens pad on ? All day ? Half an hour ?

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

20 minutes. And you can use them up to 4 times daily. As long your skin maintains its integrity. I used to work as a physical therapy aid. Tens Therapy was always done at the end of their session. We’d put ice over it too. I just had a hip replacement. It aggravated my bursa. Couldn’t sleep on my right side for months. After using the unit, it’s improved dramatically. Less pain equals less meds. Good luck

[@nancyorkeithm1518]

Another great video thank you!!

[@TheMoonstartwinkle]

Thank you. I just bought one for my parents.

[@gemlenz]

My Wife has a pace-maker. could she still use it?

[@melekcelestial2857]

No

[@sabetibrahim860]

No

[@cleocarter]

Brachial Brad. Damn.

[@leannamarino6320]

Why you can't set on it or lay on it

[@jeff3575davison]

Can this proceedure also be used for Meralgia Parathestica?

[@skeeterw729]

I'm looking for a tens unit or any other kind of device that will play 3 megahertz. Any suggestions?

[@marialuciamcguire3187]

i need to know how i worked with this how i make this machine working

[@leannamarino6320]

On the ten units what is it called for the none cords ? I hate having cords , they get tangled up in my bags, or when I keep moving them bed, or restroom, or keeping them on a night stand. Just takes time up trying to untangle them.

[@lezleydouglass7771]

Could you guys show how to use it? The instructions are a little much

[@Juniper122]

Yeah like I watch the video twice and I still I have no idea where the recommended placement is

[@terri5972]

I'm dying omg the pain will not stop an when I found this omg it's the best thing ever I only wish you had more then 2 pads. And it would be awesome to have it hit 4 spots at one time. I'm so lucky I was able to buy one and after a yr it broke and the company replaced it. I put it right on my spine then on my butt cheeks legs then knee an now shocking an pinching nerves it's bad. I'm watching the video to see where else can I put it to ease up the pain because the pain never stops lol but I beat cancer pain I can handle this but oh being in this pain I get pain meds from the Dr for 2 days and I stretched my whole body out an walking is causing more pain where I can't notice for 2 days and I'm good for 24hrs then I repeat without pain meds because I only needed them to really get a deep stretch because pain meds is just a cover up you have to walk and stretch it out yourself. And I do love this device if I could buy more I really would an I recommend this to anyone. Sry for writing a book lol I'm just grateful for this thing.

[@elizdonovan5650]

Terri Mammarelli I think you need to check with your doctor before using Tens if you have/had cancer. I am not a medical person but strongly recommend discussing your use of a tens machine with your doctor. Best wishes. ☘️🌝🌲

[@terri5972]

I did ask my Doctors about the tens an he told me to only use it for 20mins every few hours. The pain is so intense.

[@elizdonovan5650]

Terri Mammarelli Did you ask him about your use of Tens after the cancer? I have read somewhere that it needs medical supervision after cancer. I wish you well. Constant pain is terrible. When you’re buying a unit again you can get one with 4 pads from Amazon. It’s the best pain reliever I have ever come across. Stay well and best wishes. ☘️🌝🌲

[@cassandramitchell4117]

Hi Bob & Brad, Will this work for a compressed disk issue? I have Scoliosis and a compressed disk issue. Will this work? Your thoughts?

[@smilesmile7330]

That thumbnail tho why Bob?! 😜

[@Bitachon]

*Starts **1:35*

[@vallee3140]

where can we buy those t shirts

[@jeredgines4197]

How long , how often, recommended Hz and Us settings???

[@yakira04]

i need to know the same thing!!

[@prashchere]

That’s what I want to know !

[@Hhhhhgggihgdd]

@@yakira04 any answers yet ?

[@mshazzard2myself]

TEMU has generic replacement pads...

[@aprilcarr8079]

You two sure drag out getting to the point I know your trying to give info but please it took up to 4:25 even before we can get what a chronic pain suffer needs fast effect no Messing around instructions please!!! And what is the best know pulse and speed to get seriously some relief it is a pain I wouldn’t wish on my worse enemy so I hope you understand when we seek your professional help it’s needed fast and effective please!!!

[@captainbrianwilkinson7723]

drop the intro song

[@chewee2k]

The llittle jingle at the beginning almost scared me away. :)

[@maxbayliss5184]

I scrolled down to the comments to say the same!

[@theumbrellaacademy9386]

How to get this

[@lissyperez4299]

Anyone get bruising under the pads while using this?

[@Richard-lu2cf]

Hi bob hi brad--- can you make a herniated disc worse by using tens incorrectly?

[@sabetibrahim860]

Yes it does

[@HedgehogChopper]

hi guys currently suffering with a lower back problem and sciatica and so iv bougfht a tens device but I also have a metal hip implant, can i still use the tens over tha area as you demonstrated?

[@GreaterLADashcam]

No you cannot due to the risk of unwanted electrocution.

[@GreaterLADashcam]

@Topazthecat Well, you can always remove the jewelry to avoid getting shocked. I'm assuming that should be a no-brainer. When I visited my therapist for a tens treatment last year, the first thing he asked me is if I had any metal implants in my back for safety reasons, and he told me that if I did have a metal implant he couldn't perform the treatment because it would produce an electric shock on the device.

[@leannamarino6320]

And they too long or hang out of my dress when I'm using it. I wear a dress because it a light fabric n faster to dry in washing, n load.

[@youreadmyname4001]

Ohh guys I recon there can definitely be a wrong. I once put the electrodes on my arm just to see that it works. I accidentally turned it on way to high and my arm just clenched up and I lost complete ability to move it until I managed to turn it off with my hand that thank god didn't have the other 2 electrodes attach.. that would have been bad to wait like that until hopefully the battery runs out haha

[@carrieolson5197]

Who is the Packer fan and who is the Viking fan?

[@dink4evr]

Have you heard of the NeuroMD? They say it is NMES and is supposed to retrain the muscles so supposedly better than TENS? I've had "back pain" for four years. Nothing gave relief for more than 24 hours and one thing I tried, myofascial release, actually made it hurt worse. After watching you I realized what I actually have is SI pain coupled with pirformis pain. I was thinking of a tens unit but then I came across this other thing. Would really love your professional opinion before I drop the money on something that might not work. Thanks so much!

[@Hhhhhgggihgdd]

Have you tried NeuroMD yet ?

[@debbiemcnamara7059]

How long does it take to charge?

[@toddsmith1617]

Mine has a blinking green light on the plug adapter and when it stops blinking its fully charged.

[@redtrekgirl8883]

Works good for nerve damage from an abusive parents