Have heard a few friends chatting about TENS machine for relief of sore muscles, aches and pains
There are some cheap/er units available at chemists (Priceline)
Wondering if anyone had any experience or could recommend a particular model
I don't need cordless or extra fancy stuff if that makes it cheaper
Longer lasting pads and no batteries (or Eneloop friendly!) are the go
TENS Machine - Any Cheap Units
Noblejoker on 07/12/2017 - 15:36
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Pretty sure I saw some on Gearbest or zapals. Also check out the 'Spooky 2' which can be used as a tens machine. (not mobile though)
Thanks for the GB & Z idea.
Not sure about that SPooky 2 - have to drink the cool-aid on that one I thinkA little bit, but as I said you can also use it as a proper tens machine if required (I think ).
I've used a PainEze XTRA-R TENS machine for years. The controller is miniscule at 5.5cm in length. Best I've used but not cheap. Australian made. Web site www.ezistim.com.
One of the best things I did for my wife was to get her a tens machine she could use for labour. I did my homework and found you can buy it outright from amazon uk for cheaper than the rental at the local hospital!
Here's the link to the device I bought: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01H2AI4TE/ref=oh_aui_de…
Obviously, you are just looking for general pain relief, so a different model would suit you. Hope this helps!
what's difference to the Labour ones and Chronic/acute pain ones?
What do you regard as "cheap"?
I bought mine from Ebay a few years ago. Paid a bit less than this at the time, but it was awhile ago. Very happy with my unit.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tens-machine-PHYSIO-TENS-Unit-Ea…
This is kind of what i had in mind and yeah $50 is cheap for a decent looking gadget
I have bought a cheapie from Gearbest for $10
If it turns out to be crap i have bookmarked this one for 2nd try
Cheers
Have used Tens machines on and off for 4 decades.
Back in the day, there was one only in the city I lived in (funnily enough on south coast NSW where you are 😊)… At the hospital, they would loan it out to people….one person at a time! 😊
It's always worked well for me, moving the blood circulation in an area promotes healing due to blood flow. I think that the constant vibration may also trick the brain into forgetting about pain in that area.
Cannot remember any brand names. I thought brand name was TENS.
Just clip it onto your belt and buzz along. Good luck with it