Chronic pain is a condition that many people have. Lately, there has been a lot on the media about the long term negative effects of pain killers and their prescription and usage is being strictly regulated. Many years ago, after a back injury, my physical therapist began using a TENS unit on my back. TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. While the name sounds like torture and pain, it really is more like a tapping feeling using electrodes. The TENS unit is the first and only thing that could control my chronic pain. The way it was explained to me is that the TENS unit produces electrical pulses in the area of the pain. This fools the brain into focusing on those impulses rather than the pain signals, so the actual pain is not felt or is much less. Additionally, the pulses help to relax the area, which also reduces the feelings of pain. Often when we are in pain we will tighten up and this just makes the pain worse. The unit I had at that time was a stubby, black box, similar to an old style pager. It had numerous dials with many numbers and basically was impossible for me to figure out how to program it or change the original programming. I used that old TENS unit periodically and while it did help, there was really no way I could adjust it when there was pain elsewhere or if I wanted a different level or type of pulses. I was excited to use this new kind of TENS unit.
The Easy@Home TENS unit is a digital unit. Rather than a maze of little knobs with numbers and strange symbols, it has a backlit screen with pictures showing the types of massage and also auto-programs for each type of massage. Once the type of massage is selected then the specific program can be selected. It is auto-set for a 20 minutes treatment. This is a sleek unit with the ability to connect 2 sets of electrodes (4 individual electrodes). The provided electrodes are a perfect size and shape and attach well to the skin. I primarily use this on my back. When I use 4 electrodes I place one on the upper left side of my spine and the other on the lower right side, then the other two electrodes are placed in the upper right and lower left side. This provides almost a rolling pulse across my spine. All I need to do is push one button to select the type of pulse and another to select the program and it's done and I am in comfort. I can adjust the intensity of the impulse also and can extend the time of the program. I tested this unit repeatedly and found it to help my back feel better than it has in years. It relaxes my tight muscles and reduces the sciatic pain. The unit is thin and lightweight and fits easily in my pocket. I also have a little holder from an old cellphone that I can attach to my waistband. I was amazed to see where this technology has gone. This unit also has a wall charger and another cable included so you can recharge this via your USB port on a computer or other USB-type charger, there is no need to mess with dismantling and pulling out batteries to get charged. The Easy@Home TENS makes it so easy to use with the digital pictures and the pre-set time and programs. The massage impulses are perfect, even better I can decide which type I want and can change them with the push of a button. I have recommended TENS therapy to many friends, but now I will recommend the Easy@Home TENS therapy. This is so much better than taking pain pills with all their side effects and dangers. It will improve your life and let you live without pain.
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