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Post by fernwood on Jul 26, 2018 14:04:38 GMT -5
Does anyone have one of these? Has been my best friend lately. I received it for promo reasons at a highly reduced price last year. If you have one, what are your favorite settings? When do you use it? How high do you have the intensity? My neighbor got one at the same time to replace a tens unit. She wears it often, on almost maximum setting. Driving, walking, etc. I am not that brave. Only have on 4 max and only when inside. unit
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Post by MsAli on Jul 26, 2018 14:11:28 GMT -5
I have used a Tens unit, but not one of these. I imagine it fells really good
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zarguy
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Post by zarguy on Jul 26, 2018 14:12:43 GMT -5
I've been using various models and brands of TENS machines for years. I love them! They're all different, so the setting are different. You can get them for $5 on up from Aliexpress, eBay & other sources. Lynn
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Post by fernwood on Jul 26, 2018 14:35:10 GMT -5
From what my neighbor said, who is very experienced in tens units, this one takes it a step beyond. She purchased all the attachments, including the slippers. Paid over $1100 for two complete units for her sister and her. All I know is that it works great for my shoulders! And I paid way less than $100.00 for it.
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Post by drocknut on Jul 26, 2018 16:54:58 GMT -5
I've never used one but know people who have used Tens units. Glad to hear it works for you.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 26, 2018 18:13:49 GMT -5
So, if it is not a tens unit, then what is it?
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Post by vegasjames on Jul 26, 2018 18:58:28 GMT -5
So, if it is not a tens unit, then what is it? Although the terms muscle stimulation units and TENS units get loosely interchanged they are far from the same thing. Last I heard you cannot get a TENS unit without a prescription since it is a regulated medical advice. So a lot of sellers, especially on Ebay are selling their muscle stimulation units as muscle stimulation?TENS units or simply TENS units even though they are not TENS units.
TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. These units send out tiny, non-painful electrical impulses that are believed to reduce pain by blocking or confusing nerve signals to the brain and/or by stimulating pain relieving endorphins.
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) units have a stronger electrical pulse that causes the muscles to contract. This can help with muscle cramps, circulation, muscle tone and lymphatic movement.
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Post by fernwood on Jul 27, 2018 7:16:39 GMT -5
Excellent description of the differences. The EMS provides a simulated massage per say. Some of the settings are more intensive than others. Imagine hand chops on your shoulders. Or, fingertips lightly massaging. Or, a combination of techniques. The electrical pulse can be set from very low to very high.
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