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’ve had back pain for over a year. I fell off the stairs coming into our house around November 2021. Since then I’ve had back pain to varying degrees, sometimes so bad I could barely walk, barely turn over in the bed and I couldn’t even stand up from a seated position and walk. I’d have to get up and get used to the pain and once I got going it was better. My back was spasming all the time. The pain was there 24/7. If I did something like go shopping and walk a lot or clean house then for two or three days the pain would be a lot worse. I’ve tried the chiropractor, steroids, muscle relaxers, and physical therapy. The strongest thing I took for pain was Ultram. I didn’t want to fall in that dark pit of getting hooked on something. Things started to turn around November of last year when I started to go to physical therapy. For some of my visits they would do dry needling and hook a tens unit up to it. Yes it hurt. But I was already hurting all the time so it was worth it. The first time was the worst. I left hurting worse than when I got there but I wanted to give it a chance. Two days later I did the dry needling again with the tens unit. That next morning when I got up most of the pain was gone. But it didn’t last but about 18 hours and it came back. It was such a relief though to be pain free even if just for 18 hours. Unfortunately insurance is not going to pay for me to do that forever but it gave me an idea. I researched and bought my own tens unit and I chose this one. This thing works miracles. I am pretty much pain free all the time. And yes it delivers the exact same thing I got in physical therapy just without the needles. I can vouch for it. The price is affordable for almost anyone. I use this every night for about 45 minutes. I can’t imagine going without it. I’m not a salesperson and I’m not getting any money for posting this. I just thought this could help someone else. If you have any kind of implant like a pacemaker you have to clear it with your doctor before using. The pads can be used multiple times and they are not that expensive. The ones I have on now I’ve used about 8-10 times. I’m sure if you were to put it on a hairy part of your body they wouldn’t last as long. It uses a 9 volt battery. You can use it up to three hours a day. My sister gets up in the morning, puts the pads on and leaves them on all day using it off and on. That way she isn’t taking the pads on and off. If you are out of options maybe this could help you.

I highly recommend this TENS unit. My physical therapist uses this one and I figured her endorsement was a good enough reason to try it. After two months of regular use, Im not disappointed. Best one Ive tried. The last one I tried before this had a large display screen that cracked horribly the first time I dropped it, which meant I could no longer use many of the settings because I couldnt see them. Plus the electrodes would work intermittently even though it was brand new. On the other hand, Ive dropped my TENS 7000 unit *numerous* times on my hardwood floors due to clumsiness and weak hands from RA, and it still works perfectly. It doesnt have a big display screen, so theres not much that could crack. And the electrodes have worked reliably since day one. Another factor to consider is that on a lot of other units (including the last one I tried) you can accidentally bump the intensity dial or other settings, but on the TENS 7000 all the controls have covers over them so you dont surprise yourself by bumping the intensity up to some insane level and then panicking and scrambling to turn it down or off. The TENS 7000 has numerous signal pattern options for variety so your nerves dont adapt to a single monotonous pattern, and can be set to run for up to an hour at a time. It also has two different channels so you can use four electrodes at once if you want. It takes a 9V battery. When I use it ALL DAY, a battery will typically last me about 3-4 days, and thats actually a LOT of hours when you think about it. Most users dont run them for hours at a time. Tip: Its helpful to wipe the electrodes down with rubbing alcohol after every couple uses or so to remove any oils that can build up, which maintains signal clarity. For anyone who hasnt tried a TENS unit, they really do help with a lot of different types/sources of pain. They work by delivering electrical impulses which disrupt the pain signals being transmitted through nerves, including the sciatic nerve. Ive heard feedback from folks with various conditions that cause nerve pain who say they also get some relief from TENS units. Doesnt hurt to try. Besides interrupting nerve pain signals, Ive also found that the impulses can often get my spasming muscles to at least partially relax. When Im focused on the pain in my low back, Ill put an electrode on either side of my spine around L5. When sciatic pain (which I get on my right side) is bad, Ill put one electrode on the right side of my spine around L5-S1, and Ill put the other electrode further down the path of the sciatic nerve on my bum, wherever the pain is strongest in that area. That placement effectively interrupts/dulls the signal for me so that it lessens the intensity of the pain. Often it interrupts the pain signal enough that it only radiates partway down my leg, and on a good day it sometimes stops it from radiating much at all. Left uncontrolled, that pain can bring me to my knees in tears (not exaggerating), so anything that brings it into a tolerable range is hugely successful in my opinion. For me its helpful about 95% of the time. There are some days where I wear it from the time I get up to the time I go to bed, or sometimes even when I go to bed if the pain wont let up when I lay down. And Ill wear it when I run errands, or just any time Im doing anything that involves sitting, standing, or moving around. It latches onto to my pocket fairly securely with the built-in clip. I change the impulse pattern every hour when I restart it so my nerves dont adapt and become desensitized to the signal. One pair of electrodes will usually last through quite a few uses, and you can buy replacement electrodes in bulk on Amazon for a reasonable price. I paid $25 for a 48-pack (24 pairs) and I typically go through a couple pairs per week.

This TENS unit was quite affordable and was effective in reducing my lower back pain with accompanying sciatic nerve pain down to my foot. Placement of the electrodes is important in finding the right spots to reduce the pain. Overall, this tool has been quite effective. The life of the 9V battery is not as long as I would like it to be, (24-48 hours depending on how often youre using it.) That said, for the cost of this item and its ability to help with the pain has been most useful.

I use it for knee pain leg pain and back pain I really like it it really helps with the pain and you can save money by going to therapy because this is the same thing that they use and I love it. Thank you

I suffer from chronic pain in so many areas and have tried so many different things to help, but this tens unit is amazing how well it is helping!!!! Highly recommended

I really like this unit. I had one like this before. It is easy to use, no frills, no hoops to jump through. It will leave the unit in the last mode you used when you turn it off. No need to reset all the width and pulse rate or mode again. The only thing I would change on this unit is to loose the beep when you set it. I do recommend this unit over the other high frill/mode units I have tried.

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.

Ive heard of tens units and Ive definitely heard mixed reviews from people that have had them administered both professionally and at home with units like this and people either love it or hate it and I can only assume it boils down to the Proficiency in using the machine, as in how well you can place it and how well you understand how to use the machine and also what the root of your pain is. I cant speak for the people that hate it but for me personally I wish I had tried this thing years ago because works it perfectly for me. I have a spinal injury that will never heal and because of that the muscles around my spine are constantly overtight, I would have to get about five massages a week just to keep them relaxed and chill and often times I have a very hard time bending over to pick things up off the floor or even getting up out of chairs because it hurts so bad but I can put this on, two pads on each side of my spine just a few inches away from it because bear in mind you dont need to put any tens unit over your spine or joints, but after sitting in a chair with this on for 30 minutes I dont feel any relief while the unit is on but just a few short minutes after the 30 minute session is over and I pull the pads off my pain level changes for the better drastically, like if I couldnt bend over before I sat down and used this now I can bend over just fine after the treatment. This is definitely not a permanent solution because pain is your bodys way of telling you that something is wrong and until you fix the problem pain is never going to go away but that being said this definitely grants some temporary relief. For me Im good with using this about once a day unless I get out and do a lot of activity that requires bending and twisting then I may pop it on for a second time at the end of the day. I was skeptical of the reusability of the pads because usually you just toss sticky pads away after one use but I have used this unit with the same pads on several times now and they are still sticking exactly like theyre supposed to. I dont know how many more uses I will get out of them so I ordered some replacement pads but Im pretty impressed with how well they have held up so far. Also they dont leave a big gooey mess on you like the electrode sticky pads for an EKG or some other medical testing tend to do. I hate trying to scrub glue off of my skin and on the very first day that I used these they left a tiny bit of residue on my skin but it came right off with a washcloth and since then Ive not had any residue left behind at all. If youre in pain and youre hesitating to buy this because you dont know if it will work just go ahead and do it, I mean its Amazon if you try it and you dont like it send the thing back you know? Worst case scenario you wasted a little bit of your time if it doesnt work for you best case scenario you actually get some pain relief and for those of us who have been living with constant pain daily for years upon years that is something you cant put a price on