TENS 7000 Digital TENS Unit with Accessories - TENS Unit Muscle Stimulator for Back Pain Relief, General Pain Relief, Neck Pain, Sciatica Pain Relief, Nerve Pain Relief

I never give reviews but this deserves one. I have a torn tapezius and 4 slipped discs in my neck. Only time I had some pain relief was when my chiropractor put me on that machine, but I cant see him every day. This is the equivalent of said machine. I was skeptical at first and read the reviews. So glad I bought this!

This unit gave me the relief I needed throughout the day to keep me going. I haven’t been diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome, however, I have been experiencing a tight piriformis that I’ve been getting massaged out, TENS’d, Heat Therapy and adjusted at the Chiropractic Center here locally. Those visits were weekly or bi-weekly and felt the need for relief during the week. I ended up researching TENS Units, and this one I felt could be discreet and have the power I need to assist with relief. I took a chance, even with some of the negative reviews. Immediately after apply and running the unit I felt relief. Relief I felt I received from the therapy I am receiving at my chiropractic center. I had begun, before using this, experiencing numbness radiating down the right side of my thigh to my right foot. It was more annoying than anything. For the first two weeks of using I put two pads on/near my piriformis. I work at a Bank so I would put my work clothes on and could easily hide the cord and the unit has a clip that I could clip to my pants. Every two hours I turned it on for the 60 minutes max time limit. I had no more pain or annoyance. After further self research, I found that my sitting posture was affecting my piriformis. I had always made sure I was sitting up with my chair in the highest setting (height), and that I was sitting on the edge of my seat. (Idk why I did this). I found relief lowering my chair, my desk at work (it’s adjustable), where my knees are in alignment with my hips. I haven’t had any numbness since changing this posture. However, I continue to use the TENS 7000 on achy muscles, on my piriformis if I am doing a lot of walking or yard work. I am actually getting ready to purchase new pads. The package came with 4 and I’ve noticed that the pads are getting less sticky - they still stick, but purchasing more to have on hand. I’ve already had to replace the battery but I got several hours of relief before having to do that. This product actually gave me hope! I was about to start asking for either Botox or Cortisone shots for relief.

I normally do not write reviews on the products I buy but I felt this was one that people like myself needs help when buying. Please read entire review! The reason i got one was because my physical therapist told me I should get one for home use. They use them on me as part of my PT. There was 2 unit that was recommended to me from a completely different website which I did go to. Both units were the Tens name brand the 2000 model which is analog model exactly same as the digital 7000 model just analog is the only difference she said along with price. I choose to go with the 7000 but before buying I wanted to check with Amazon to see if they had it and to my amazing surprise they did have the Tens 7000 unit and ao so many more they had so many to choose from that I hesitate in buying, i actually had about 3 picked out i googled top and best rated units ofcourse each website has different view points as to which unit is best and why. Some are just tens units and some are TENS and EMS units so I thought well maybe i should get one of those its close to same price, and some of those say they have massage like levels that would be cool, so i held off until my next PT appointment and I asked ok out of these which should i get and they looks and said honestly I understand why you were put back with all the different units and reasins but still their is no way these pads could ever come close to giving you close to a massage like feel, just not possible while it might feel good its not gonna feel like the massage types they are saying, second the TENS 7000 we know for fact is medically proven and tested and has been approved for medical grade use for even us to be able to use in our patient which is why it was recommended the first time, I think i would still stick with that, but its your money by all means get the one you feel the most comfortable about getting. So I by all means followed my PT adviced and ordered the TENS7000 from Amazon as soon as I got back out to my car, my biggest hold up on that unit was that I did see that you could use any of the electrode pads larger than 2 x2 with that unit, but you can, as long as as it the same connection type matter fact my PT gave me a pack to tryof 2 x 4, and they work, using them as i write this review, and i also ordered some through Amazon, i just typed in Tens Electrodes 2x4 pads and they came right up right connections and all.. these pads are great size for back, if you have wide spread back paid, box in the area that hurts. Such as most your back, so place 2 pads at the 2 top corners and again 2 bottom corners and it will cover the entire area inbetween per my PT and guess what it works, everything inbetween gets worked.. another concern was it only taking a 9 volt battery was it gonna be string enough, wow was I shocked... I couldnt handle over a 3 and it goes all the way up to 8, so I would say YES it has more than plenty of power to handle your pain level. Cause i have some serious pain with a compressed fracture from a auto accident, plus I had back pain before that. So dont over look the power this unit has thinking you can find better. I couldnt tell you if you can find better, but i do know there is no need is speeding more more money on other costly units when this unit had a might punch to put out. You will not be disappointed. It is lightweight, compact, smaller than my cell phone to carry for easy on the go use. The only down size is the battery isnt rechargeable but that is a very easy fix but getting a rechargeable battery system thats good to use with any product you have that takes a 9 volt not just this device.. thanks for reading my review,this is the 2st one I bv have EVER written, you cant go wrong with this unit..

I have used a TENS unit during physical therapy and didn’t know what I would need at home. I liked the simplicity of this one and it is a lot like the one the therapist used on me. I love the sturdy case it comes in and protected control knobs. My only complaint was that you only receive 4 electrodes pads so you will need to buy more.

I use for severe back pain. I use every day throughout the day. High settings. I would like it to be good for a longer period than 45 days,

For the last three months, my physical therapist has been telling me I have problems with my sciatic. However, despite all the physical therapy and the exercises to improve it, nothing changed. Then I just did some reading and discovered that my problem is not my sciatic, it is my piriformis muscle. so I’ve been putting heat on it and I just used this tens unit this evening and after 30 minutes of use, I took it off and I was able to walk and move in ways I haven’t been able to move in months and all without pain. Definitely recommend.

Bottom line: I have been using this unit as part of a doctor-supervised program of physical therapy to reduce lower back pain through exercises, electrical stimulation and cold packs. While over a period of weeks my back pain has in fact been reduced to manageable levels, it is not possible to know if this is because of the exercises, the electrical stimulation or the cold packs, or some combination those treatments. Twelve years ago I had a fall that caused severe pain in my lower back that radiated down into my right leg. The neurologist I consulted diagnosed this as a bulging spinal disk in my lower back (L5/S1) pressing on one or more nerves, and offered to perform spinal surgery right away. I declined his offer and asked about alternatives, the most appealing of which involved several weeks of physical therapy (PT). Over the years, with and without PT, my severe back pain would come and go, usually managed by lying down for hours or a couple of days, and by popping OTC painkillers. Fast forward to late 2015, when the lower back pain began to interfere with my golf. My primary care provider recommended PT and, after consulting with an orthopedist, I began four weeks of PT, which has evolved considerably since 2004, with exercises that are now more varied and are much more closely tailored to my specific spinal issues than in the old days. In addition, a new (to me) technique of electrical stimulation has become common: TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation). Having a doctorate in research psychology I tend to be skeptical of medical treatments that have not been documented by scientific research. Indeed, most of the literature on TENS acknowledges that its effects are highly subjective, hard to measure, and may vary substantially from person to person. Further, while for some people TENS may alleviate pain for short periods, TENS is widely acknowledged not to cure the underlying problem that is causing the pain. I have not found a controlled scientific study that clearly proves a causative connection between TENS use and reduction in pain. Further, only some individuals find TENS treatment beneficial, while others report no effect. Finally, some insurance companies will not cover purchase of TENS units or administration of TENS treatments because TENS has not been scientifically proven to stop pain, and especially lower back pain. In such a situation it is hard to say with any certainty that TENS actually works, or even to define with any precision for whom and under what conditions it may work. However, for me and many other people any non-pharmaceutical form of pain management and relief is highly desirable and greatly appreciated, so when my physical therapist recommended it I decided to give it a try as an accompaniment to my regular PT exercises. After several weeks of TENS treatments I find that my back pain is reduced, though some--perhaps most--of that reduction may be due to the exercises as opposed to the TENS. My series of Medicare-paid PT sessions has ended and, while I am able to do almost all of the exercises at home, I was interested to learn that I could get a small, personal version of the large TENS unit my physical therapist uses. Several of the staff in my PT center told me inexpensive units were readily available and that I should consider getting one for my personal use; my PT center does not sell these units, so the staff have no financial or other incentive to recommend purchasing one. After reading the on-line literature about and reviews of TENs units I found that they were available at prices ranging from $25 to several hundred dollars and decided to purchase an inexpensive one so I wouldnt lose much if it broke or failed to work. This TENS unit comes with a handy carrying case that includes the unit, electrodes, connecting wires, battery and instructions. I was actually impressed with the instructions, which were pretty detailed and clear and were written in much better English than is typical for most electronic goods made in China. Some of the controls are digital, which means they can be controlled with relative precision. However, setting the level of electrical stimulation is accomplished via tiny analog knobs, which are not very precise and are a bit difficult to manipulate. The settings on this unit range from 0 to 8; I found that 3 or 4 was the right level for me, and due to other reviewers comments I have not tried putting the level up to, say, higher than 5. There appear to be substantial individual variations in what is perceived as stimulation as opposed to pain, which is a good reason to have a professional show you how to use the unit and help you establish your own appropriate level of stimulation. The units adjustments include several types of stimulation (continuous, pulsing, variable). There is a useful timer and a handy belt clip that allows one to use the unit while walking around the house. One of the staff at my PT center noted that this little $27 unit even has a couple of features that the centers $400 hand-held unit lacks. Of course, the PT centers even larger and much more expensive non-portable TENS machine has more bells and whistles overall than this little unit does. The electrodes that come with the unit are about 1 square, which is suitable for smaller areas of the body like leg or arm or shoulder; upon the advice of my PT staff I purchased electrodes that are about 2 x 4, which are more suitable for larger areas like the back, and are the size of the ones used by the PT staff on my back. Alert: I am not an MD so I cannot offer medical advice. However, I can observe that these units can deliver a pretty hefty jolt of electricity if used improperly, so make sure you learn to use the unit correctly under the supervision of a physician and/or qualified physical therapist. Before using my new unit I took it to one of my PT sessions and had the staff show me how to use it properly. All of these TENS units have lots of warnings in their accompanying product literature, so be sure to follow ALL of these warnings carefully, along with the instructions of your doctor or physical therapist. These personal units are not toys, and should absolutely not be handled or operated by children or physically/mentally compromised adults. After 12 sessions of physical therapy, including exercises and TENS stimulation and ice packs, I am feeling a noticeable reduction in lower back pain and some improvement in flexibility, though it is impossible to say how much improvement is due to TENS vs exercises vs ice packs. Now that my PT sessions have come to an end I plan to continue to do the exercises and to use my little portable TENS unit at home. If, after consulting your doctor and/or a qualified physical therapist you and they think TENS may be helpful to you, I would suggest buying an inexpensive unit like this one to try it out, or trying a TENS treatment from a physical therapist or doctor. I paid for this unit with my own money and I have no personal or business relationship with the vendor, manufacturer or Amazon.

Less then 2 years ago, I bought a tenz unit that was chargeable, but no it sat unused for a bit and then would not work. This one takes a 9v battery which I can replace when needed. The only negative, the battery that they provide lasted only 40 minutes before I had to replace it. Personally, I’d rather no battery was included, then to have to throw this in the dump after only 40 minutes.