TENS unit and back pain?!


Question: TENS unit and back pain!?
I have back pain most of the time, and I am thinking of giting a TENS unit!. How many have used it, and what was the result!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


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I have used one several times and have found them to be helpful in alleviating pain!. I had to use mine almost constantly even though you may not have to!. I have 4 deteriating discs in my back that are pressing on nerves!. To make that even worse I can not have back surgery for at least 6 months even though I was scheduled last year for it!. I was diagnosed with leukemia and I have to wait at least a year after remission which is coming up in August and then 2 months of therapy before I have it done!. I must rely on a tens unit to help with the pain which I have like I said, constantly!. I wish you luck as back pain is one of the most painful!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I have used mine for over 10 years now and had 2 different ones!. It helps and when used for quite a while it actually numbs the area!. They are expensive but i am a nurse and don't like to use drugs much so i prefer the unit and i also get injections in my back!. I have some degenerative disc's now so Short of surgery the tens is my best choice for relief!.Good luck it is a rough life in constant pain!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

You're beter off treating the cause of the pain!. A TENS unit just masks pain, the problem is still there!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

It helps a lot!. It does dumb the area!. I used one for two years and I rarely use it now!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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