How to Use a TENS Unit for Pain Relief

0:00 Intro
0:13 Define TENS & EMS
1:00 TENS vs EMS
2:00 How to Use TENS
2:50 Placing TENS Pads
3:44 Wireless TENS
4:44 Usine TENS Unit
5:30 How to Use EMS
6:00 EMS in Use

TENS stands for Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. The small electrical impulses from the TENS unit give a tingling sensation to the skin which essentially blocks the pain signal that is transmitted through the spinal cord to the brain.

EMS stands for electrical muscle stimulation and just like TENS, it delivers an electrical impulse, but instead of pulsating at just the skin level, the EMS setting is meant for targeting your muscles to help with active recovery or to stimulate a muscle contraction which can help to reduce swelling, or even promote muscle recovery.

[marilucastillo]

Great video! Please keep them coming with the TENS device.

[VsLeo]

I just had this done at the chiropractors office and now I really want one to treat my Morton’s Neuroma pain. Thanks for this video!

[aussiedigger]

Thank you for explaining ems for swelling.

[erukaseven]

About to have my first Dr appointment in a few years for some things, one of them being back pain. I don't like the idea of having to be on pain meds for the rest of my life so this could be a good option for me.

[aliagha]

what should be the frequency and the pulse numbering

[violaboi]

I am a gymnast and had a bad crash and landed on my head. I did not and do not have any pain, swelling, or soreness. I have a full range of motion, but an abnormal curve towards my (trachea) anterior side is the problem, however. I have assessed that C3 or C4 are caved in more anteriorly. I have read that this is called cervical lordosis. I do not have any numbness or tingling anywhere. My thoracic or T1 and T2 seem more pushed out (kyphosis) instead of the standard lordotic curve where it is usually located. The S-shaped curve has moved downward and has involved T1 and T2. So I still have a curve in my Cervical and a normal Kyphotic curve in my Thoracic, and my lumbar region also has its natural lordotic curve. I am asking if there are any online resources you could point me to, and I ask that you make a video and exercises for Cervical lordosis. Thanks so much

[edgarcuauro]

Nice video, also, i love TENS and EMS, sometimes i love to use HANS wave (H-wave) have you heard about that? is a mis between a Hi-tens for gate control and an ems for sweeling and hormone release, i can show you how it works!

[sandrahampson]

Where do I place the pads to relief pain due to abdominal scar tissue please?

[bobdefrancesco]

I had total knee replacement on my right knee. i have developed nerve pain in foot from surgery i tried to use a tens machine but really effect me foot server pain any help with never or when to try tens again

[edgarcuauro]

Hi Tim, it is possible to work in Canada as PTA if i have studies in physical therapy from another country?

[femiadewale]

Hi Dr, I’m a new pt interested in home health. I want to transition from OP to HH, I’m thinking Medicare part A PRN how do i go about it finding a company/ employer that offers it

[veronicahayes]

I have a spinal cord stimulator for leg and back pain and neuropathy. Can I still use the tens u it for my muscle and fibromyalgia pain?