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Flexible spending and Health Savings Accounts are a popular way of off setting medical expenses. But can you use it to purchase a TENS Unit? Yes. Per the IRS rules under publication 502 a TENS unit is considered a qualifying medical expense. You can use funds from and FSA or HSA to purchase a TENS…

If you are one of the more than 43 million women that suffer from painful menstrual cramps a TENS unit is a safe and medication free way to get quick pain relief. Keep reading to find out where to place the electrode pads. TENS Unit Placement for Menstrual Cramps The placement of the electrode pad…

Recently I was hiking in Lassen National Park and while traversing a steep trail I felt a sudden tightness in the groin area. I limped back to my campsite and luckily I brought my TENS unit. I used it for about 15 minutes and it provided immediate relief. Whether its a strain or a muscle…

If you’ve tried home ultrasound therapy in an attempt to get pain relief, but it hasn’t worked for you, what do you do with your leftover ultrasound gel? You might be thinking of using it with your TENS unit. In which case, you’ll be wondering if it’s okay to do so. You can use ultrasound…

Suppose you have been experiencing pain deriving from conditions such as arthritis, overworked muscles, or other common causes. In that case, it is only natural for you to search for the next, most natural solution. Both TENS units and Biofreeze are natural, non-invasive solutions that can work extremely well if used properly; however, can you…

A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit is used to relieve pain by interrupting pain messages in your nerves. It does this with mild electrical currents that hinder pain signals from being sent to the brain, and by stimulating natural pain relievers, known as endorphins. For those looking to manage their pain without medication, TENS…

A TENS unit, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit, is used to relieve pain in many areas of the body by sending electrical pulses along nerve pathways to disrupt pain signals. Before using a TENS unit, it is important to know that some areas and conditions make use of a TENS unit unsafe.  You can…

I have been using TENS units to treat aches and pains for almost 10 years and the one thing that used to always bug me was how quickly a TENS electrode pad would stop sticking to my skin. TENS electrode pads typically expire after about 25-50 uses as the sticky gel loses its ability to…

TENS units are great medication free method of pain management and knowing where to place the electrode pads is important in getting instant pain relief. Lets get right to it. If you suffer bicep tendonitis the placement of the electrode pad is straightforward. You want to surround the painful areas with the electrode pads spaced…

TENS units are already quite famous for pain relief, but recently there have been more and more brands selling wireless units. Can those even provide pain relief? Wireless TENS units work just as well as wired TENS units do. They are portable and discreet and just as powerful as wired TENS units. So, you could…

TENS units are widely used for different conditions. But, can you use it for common injuries that happen at work or while exercising? TENS units are good for sprains, especially when used in combination with other forms of treatment like massage, RICE, cold and hot packs, etc. With proper pad placement, settings, and additional therapies,…