TENS Machine

[Finker]

Can anyone recommend a wireless TENS for back pain?

Thanks for any replies.

[oldbluefox]

As far as I am aware there are two types of Tens machine. One of them uses four pads attached to wires which you stick to your back. These work well and usually have a number of different 'massage' programmes but you really need someone to help you attach the pads.
The other type is a belt with the pads inbuilt. I have found this suits me better as I can simply wrap the belt around my waist without having to bother with sticking pads to my back.
I have had a ProRelax belt for quite a few years now and find it works well for me and is more convenient than the pads although they work well too.
The Tens machine does not cure a bad back but it does provide some relief from the back pain and is rather a pleasant experience!!
This one is similar to mine which I have had for many years - not good reviews but mine has been fine.
Hope this helps as bad backs are miserable.

[GillD46]

My husband acquired a TENS machine for relief while awaiting his spinal surgery 11 years ago. He had no relief whatsoever from the excruciating pain and it actually made the numbness worse. The only minimal relief he could get was half sitting, half lying on his hip, alternating sides.

Sadly surgery wasn’t a cure either, though that particular pain eased a little, and unfortunately his spinal cord was permanently damaged in the process.