Uses / Instructions
A TENS machine is a device that uses Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) to help relieve and reduce pain. These medical devices are powered by batteries and the design features attached leads with sticky pads.
Because it?s an electrical device you really need to make sure you use it correctly. All of the information you need will be in the user manual included with your device. Make sure you put the pads in the right place, and bear in mind that you shouldn’t position the pads on:
The front or sides of your neck
Your mouth, temples or eyes
Your chest or upper back at the same time
Numb areas
Varicose veins, irritated or broken skin
Warnings
It is safe for most people to use a TENS unit, and they will not usually experience any side effects.
However, the electrical impulses that a TENS unit produces may cause a buzzing, tingling, or prickling sensation, which some people may find uncomfortable.
Some people may be allergic to the adhesive pads. Anyone who experiences skin redness and irritation can switch to using hypoallergenic ones instead.
It is vital never to place the electrodes on either the front of the neck or the eyes. Putting electrodes on the neck can lower blood pressure and cause spasms. On the eyes, the electrodes can increase pressure within the eye and possibly cause an injury.
Side Effects
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