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TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. Understanding a little about how it works will help you get the most out of your OMRON TENS unit.
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Frequently asked questions
You can use OMRON TENS units on multiple body parts, including: lower back, sciatic, deltoid, upper arm, elbow, hip & thigh, knee, calf, ankle and foot. View your Instruction Manual for more information.
Use the unit as soon as your pain begins. If you get to your pain early, it may prevent the pain from becoming worse. The earlier you get your pain under control, the better chance you have to keep up with your daily activities.
You can begin with one 15-minute therapy session. Repeat for another 15 minutes if needed. Use up to three times per day at a maximum. During each therapy, rate your pain before and after the session, 1 (low) to 10 (high) in order to gauge the true reduction of pain.
Any of the OMRON TENS units can easily be shared with other family members. Please make sure that each person has their own set of Long Life Pads or electrode cord with gel pads to prevent cross-contamination between individuals.
Yes, TENS therapy is a good adjunct therapy in addition to your regular pain regimen such as heat, cold, wraps, physical therapy and medications. Always ask your physician if you have any questions about your health.
The OMRON Pocket Pain Pro, Pain Relief Pro, Max Power Relief, and Heat Pain Pro units may be used on the shoulder in all positions. This includes the upper arm and the upper back or shoulder blade area. See pad placement guide for exact positions. Feel free to use any of the modes, including shoulder, on your shoulder pain. Choose the one that is most comfortable on your pain.
All modes are pre-set and designed by healthcare professionals for specific body pains. For example, in the lower back mode, the electrical stimulation pattern was designed to treat the type of pain found in the larger muscles of the lower back.
Do not put the pads on or near your heart, directly on your chest, or on your neck. This could cause heart disturbance.
The Long Life Pads come in two different sizes. Standard size pads come with the TENS units and are 4" H x 2.5" W each and work on multiple body parts. Standard size pad refills can be purchased separately. Large sized Long Life Pads are 25% larger than standard pads -- 4.75" H x 3" W -- and are good for covering a wider area of pain while ergonomically shaped to fit curves.
1 U.S. News Staff 2021, U.S. News & World Report, accessed March 16, 2022. 2Acute pain refers to sore or achy muscles due to strain from exercise or normal household and work activities.