Tbaker Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Good morning I wondering if any of you have used a tens unit? My husband has been trying to loosen up some really tight muscles. I have in my shoulder. I've heard that I shouldn't use one because of my cancer. I intend on using it but at a lower (setting) range and only for a few minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin wilki Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I have a couple of fractured ribs so the muscles surrounding them are very tight. My chiropractor used the tens machine always. I go every other week I never heard you can’t use that if i you ou have cancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbaker Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 My doctor ok's it 😊 jack14 and Lin wilki 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack14 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I use it off and on for this chronic aching in my shoulder and arm. Never heard it was contraindicated in cancer? I mentioned it to my Onc once and she didn't indicate any concerns. I am exploring other avenues in regards to pain management. I have used heat and vibration, tens, muscle relaxants, and now Motrin, which I prefer over a narcotic because opioids lock me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack14 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 PS The TENS unit I have works fairly well but it is limited. I need something else. Preferably eliminating the cause. I am researching pain management and have been learning some interesting things about it. Like the use of a certain class of drugs that block the creation of memory. Like Versed....interesting process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbaker Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 Well I may have over used my tens unit or I didn't have enough lubrication on the pad? Trying to get up the nerve to try it again. jack14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack14 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I know that it helps to go easy and change the mode every now and then. It really pays to study the instructions and follow them to the letter. Like cleaning the skin of oils etc before applying the electrodes.I took a big hit when I turned it on once before I placed it. ZAP! dang that smarted lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack14 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I am currently studying self hypnosis for managing this pain. I was able to stop it for a few minutes by imagining that it had ceased. At least I believe that is what did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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