How to Use a TENS Unit for Back Pain 2024

About the author:
Hi, my name is Anthony (Tony) Maritato, PT. I am a licensed physical therapist and owner of Total Therapy Solutions. I have specialized in helping clients recover from total knee replacement surgery since 2002 and have created this video to help YOU.

Total Therapy Solutions
5900 Long Meadow Dr
Middletown, OH 45005
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[rhondamarkem]

have been using for years. On my checklist on my daily TENS Unit routine - actually plugging in wires to unit is Last. I attach the electrode pads to wires first. Then place electrodes where I need pain relief. I plug in one side first and turn on and test the placement and strength (The size of pad makes a lot of difference) I want to turn unit on to. Then repeat with other set. Plugging into unit after placing pads and getting wires set to where you need to adjust wires to be able to have unit on while working on my feet. I put the unit in my pants pocket. I always end up adjusting until it is on max. Getting wires through your clothes and then making sure they won't catch on something or get in your way takes some adjustment. If at work when in Lady's Room I can take unit out of pocket unplug wires then when finished plug back in put back in pocket. A small piece of duct tape on edge of pads can keep sticky pads from coming off so easily. Rubbing alcohol clean then dry before attaching pads. I'm a dietician on my feet non-stop and this has made it possible for me to keep working.

[dml]

Great explanation of the Tens Unit that covers Frequency, Pulse and other settings including back pad placement - One of the best How to videos on Tens out There. Thank You

[chilijyothi]

I got really benefitted somuch by watching you

[Grawbad]

When they do this at physical therapy ice is what works for me for whatever reason. After the session the entire area tingles for a while and that portion of my back feels more solid if that makes sense. Definitely helps but is fleeting.

[bobhendricks]

Put the cold pack or heat on before you do the settings! I had a PT assistant set the level and then put the weight of the cold pack on and it terribly increased the intensity!

[JuniorBattle]

Would you know if this can be used to help with the tailbone pain? If yes, where would you apply the electrodes?

[chilijyothi]

Hi sir .iam very fortunate found you on right time.now I completed 5months of total knee replacement.still I have 95 gegree flexion.and I have hip pain and other knee pain as I am more stressing on them.kindly help me to avoid hip pain and to get more flexion

[sdelrosario]

I have external tens unit and an internal neurostimulator. Exactly why is messing with the brain for my CRPS!

[chilijyothi]

Kindly make a vedio on how can we protect hip joint while recovering

[Peter_McKenna]

The owners manual says to discard the electrodes when they are no longer adhering. What is your reasoning to keep them?

[PBandJ]

That’s the way I use it on my lower back, but now I am seeing use the cross cross method???

[EMSTENS]

4 in 1 Combo unit 4000Hz Interferential Current Russian Stimulation EMS TENS for Muscle Stimulator and Pain Relief.
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[victorkoot]

Don't be at your belly for sciatic pain

[tonymontana-eiqr]

next time, try to show where u position the pads