May the wires of the tens unit cross on your spine?
Are there any side affects of using a tens unit?
10/10/09 7:27pm
The electrodes of the Tens Unit carry the pulses between them when placed on the body. For best results, place one pad/electrode on one side of the effected area, and the other on the opposit side. If you have a unit with four pads, place the second set opposit the first set.
IE; set 1+ upper left set 1- lower right. set 2+ upper right set 2- lower left.
the current must pass through the nerves to be of any help.
I hope this helps, good luck
eddited to add 'set' before 2-
3/ 6/09 1:01am
they cross on mine- I have four of those pads. I didn't even think about that. How did you learn how to use yours? Mine was sent in the mail- I have yet to watch the DVD...
3/28/09 12:40pm
the only time you cannot use a tens unit is if you have a pacemaker. i would not worry too much about side effects. I found www.lgmedsupply.com and called my physician. He wrote me a prescription for the unit and I have not had any problems with it in 2 years. They call it the TEC or something. you can also get more good info there. i believe the wires can cross on the spine, however, it is a good idea to ask your doctor or therapist. take care.
10/10/09 7:25pm
The electrodes of the Tens Unit carry the pulses between them when placed on the body. For best results, place one pad/electrode on one side of the effected area, and the other on the opposit side. If you have a unit with four pads, place the second set opposit the first set.
IE; set 1+ upper left set 1- lower right. set 2+ upper right 2- lower left.
the current must pass through the nerves to be of any help.
I hope this helps, good luck
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