Anyone ever used a TENS machine before?

@Poppies i hope it does what its supoosed to.
I want to avoid pain relief medication if i can.

@Pinkstarburst thank you. They are supposed to be good

@jshm2 i have tried one before, for fun out of curiosity - it felt like a mild electric fence and i felt my muscle contract and a tingly sensation.
I do imagine it depends where you put it, the output and the type of delivery. Some are continual outputs, some are rythmic and some are spasmodic.

@NOS4R2 Yes, start low. Very low. I did PT after several surgeries. During one PT visit they wanted me to try a Tens unit. Ok, no problem. The Tens rep was even there, knew the thing well. They hooked me up. And gave me a pep talk. Ooook… then the rep started the unit, and at first it was ok. I felt a zapping but mild. That rep must’ve been into inflicting pain because he kept dialing up and my god it was painful. I kept telling him enough. He ignored me. I rarely cry with physical pain but he purposely brought me to tears.

@PaisleyHeart GOODNESS, that sounds awful!
Did you ever go back or try it again?

@NOS4R2 I didn’t have to deal with the rep again and said no to the Tens unit. Bad experience for me.

@GuyWithOpinions Nutrition is important.
Truth is, theres only so much food one can eat at one time. And i dont like working on a full stomach. I have changed my eating to be healthier.

@NOS4R2 the trick is 6 small meals a day rather than 3 big meals. Atleast thats what i hear. Keeps your metabolism primed.

@GuyWithOpinions i have heard the opposite, that eating too often keeps the body in a state of digestion and little or no time for rest and healing, which can lead to inflammation.
But then i also believe that everyone finds what works for them if they pay attention to their body.

@whowasthatmaskedman My work is physical. Some days i get home and once i wind down im sore. So i want it for recovery, but also to help me tone the muscles, (the lazy mans way), that do get sore.

@NOS4R2 I have seen videos of Arnie using a modified Tens Belt for body core work. But thats really heavy duty..😷

@whowasthatmaskedman i need this . Im a marshmallow 😱

@MyNameIsHurl Oh thank you for replying.
Ive spent all morning reading reviews, going to different sites, comparing machines and my brain feels like mush.
I think ive chosen a decent medical grade one.
There are too many to choose from and too many scam products, all very confusing.

@NOS4R2 no problem

@Teslin That's good to know. I bought one that has something like 40 different programs, from acupuncture through massage to recovery. I think it had a warm up mode. So thanks for highlighting that need. Im all new to this .

@NOS4R2 I have an older, basic unit.
Good luck.

@Teslin thank you