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Anyone who suffers from migraines and the associated symptoms knows that they can be completely debilitating. Not everyone gets the same symptoms, but the pain of a headache which just won't go away and wide range of other symptoms that may accompany it can be tackled! Treating migraines is one of the most common uses of TENS machine. The aim of TENS machine is to reduce the intensity of pain associated with a migraine and to reduce the symptoms of nausea and vomiting, promoting a faster return … read more

The use of electrical stimulation for tackling a smoking habit (Nicotine Detox) has a long history. The aim of electrical stimulation is to reduce the intensity of nicotine withdrawal associated with stopping smoking.The first step is to place one set of electrodes on the back of the hands as shown in the top diagram on page 18 of our booklet –"An Easy Guide to TENS Pain Relief”and as instructed in the second paragraph on that page.Next, select the timing to 30 minutes, set the pulse rate to 2 p … read more

This is another common condition where TENS machines can be used to help with pain control and to return the range of elbow movement back to normality. The aim of TENS machines is to reduce the intensity of pain at rest or on movement, reduce the inflammation and promote a gradual return to normal function.The first step is to place one of the electrodes over the outer aspect of the elbow over the most painful area, if known, and the second one opposite on the inner aspect of the elbow. This ca … read more

We and other TENS machine providers state that one shouldn't use a TENS machine with a pacemaker. This is a precaution just in case the TENS machine stimulation affects the functioning of the pacemaker and provokes an irregular heart action.Medical literature does not show this having been tested (or experienced before). There is nothing in the literature to confirm this might be a problem, but we nevertheless suggest if you have a pacemaker and want to use TENS machine, that you contact your c … read more

The Obi TENS machine is for the 'digital generation' lady but who still needs things to be straight forward and fairly basic.There are only three controls which are soft buttons located in the centre of the unit. One is a 'booster' button pressed at the beginning of a contraction and the other two are called 'burst' buttons which increase or decrease the intensity of the 'constant' pulses in between contractions. For those who prefer soft, non fiddly buttons to dials and a digital interface th … read more