TENS Machine

[carolyorkie2010]

Has anyone used one? If so, what did you think to it? I'm just wondering if it would help my bad back.

[ed_blackadder_1]

Yes I use one quite often and find it a godsend. Its takes a bit of getting used to in the beginning. Mine has lots of different settings and it took me a while to find the right one but when I did wow.

[evoman3957]

Kind of depends exactly what is the matter with your Back, an exact diagnosis is the first step to a targeted remedy. I have used several remedies on mine, TENS included, but that is only useful if the problem is muscular. If it involves Discs, or possibly Arthritis, then a regular visit to a Chiropractor would be more effective.............at £30 odd  a time, I know that it can start getting expensive; but once a month could keep you straightened out and keep you going.

[captainbovine]

tens machines are great! we have one, and find it very good. It's mainly a better help for muscle injury but I have arthritis and it soothes me. It's great for sciatica too.

start off with a more economical one first in case you don't get the results you want. If you find it's worth it, go for a better one then.

[stan3502]

Sadly does'nt work for my sciatica ,plus we need to be careful as shouldn't be used when in close proximity to anyone who has a pacemaker or de-fib fitted

[tommy.irene]

I use one and think they are great.. But a hot water bottle on the back helps too.

[carolyorkie2010]

I saw the Chiropractor yesterday for the first time and he said the pain in my buttocks is muscular. He rubbed some gel in and put a machine on my back and gave me some exercises to do twice a day.

[evoman3957]

I empathize, back pain can be a real drag and all too often seems to control / dominate ones life.

[ed_blackadder_1]

I would second that evoman,  stick to the exercises Carol they certainly will help,  I have little movement in the lower part of my back due to four fused vertebrae just below the waist and I find the less I do the more it stiffens up, however it can work the other way the more I do it stiffens up so I am always looking for the happy medium, I would say I haven't had one day in 25 years that I haven't had pain but I haven't had a spasm ( which involves the back seizing up totally)  for about 5 years now, fingers crossed, touch wood and that is down to doing the exercises, brilliant anti inflammatory pills and knowing my limits.  I have days when I am in a lot of pain and find that the tens machine masks the pain and I don't need to take pain killers.

I hope you manage to control your condition.

[2014burpy59]

 I use a Tens Machine when need be for phantom pains, due to an injury a while ago. I found the various settings are good too depending on the degree of pain. 

Also I have used a Dreamland heat pad for my neck and shoulders, that is good for muscular aches and pains. 

All well worth a try to help alleviate a lot of pains,, and much better of course to get away from taking a lot of pain relief medication. 

So hope what ever you decide to try Carol it does help you a lot. 

[carolyorkie2010]

I spoke to the Chiropractor earlier and mentioned the Tens machine; he said it could help so will look into it. He has told me that the pain in my groin is most likey referred pain from the hernia.

[carolyorkie2010]

Thanks everyone for your help and advise, much appreciated

[bitsnknots]

I must admit that I've not used my tens machine for I while.  I should do I know.  I hope that you soon feel better Carol.