TENS Unit for Low Back and Sciatic Pain (Electrode Placement)

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TENS Unit for Low Back and Sciatic Pain (Electrode Placement)
Bob & Brad discuss where to place the electrodes of a TENS unit when you have lower back and/or sciatic pain.
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@evocre8r 4 года назад

Placements of electrodes starts at 4:27.... you're welcome

@savagebiaute 4 года назад

Thank you so much 🥰

@stefanthomaskeynotespeaker 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@stephaniemeade2275 3 года назад

Thanks get tired of all their ramble

@beautifulflower1344 3 года назад

Thank u😍saved me time listening to all bla bla I'm not interested in

@Nwihsphysio 3 года назад

Thanks

@matthewmclees4105 2 года назад

Everytime I come to this channel I am in excruciating pain. I will continue to fight though, been fighting this episode for about 8 weeks now. I just got a electric shock pad and an currently being shocked to throw off the pain. My heart goes out to anyone else fighting this very painful condition.

@matthewmclees4105 2 года назад

I completely understand... I'm sorry to hear that. I am still dealing with this, going on 3 months nows....it's literally taking everything from me. I am losing my mind...

@julianlipa92 2 года назад

I too had the same…week 2 now. Just got this TENS machine. Did the PT to ease the pain, ice theraphy, meds….hope this is the last resort. U not alone buddy

@benmorrell7151 2 года назад

How are you doing now?

@benjamincopeland2141 2 года назад

I'm in my mid 30s and my back "popped" yesterday as I sat down to put socks on.... I haven't been able to stand or walk since... the pain is the worst I've ever felt....(I've severed my finger and it didn't suck this bad) what do I do? Can a doctor help? Or will they just dope me up?

@matthewmclees4105 2 года назад

@@benjamincopeland2141 I just got home from an appointment to meet a spinal surgeon. It sounds like what you have is a lot more debilitating. If I were you I would schedule an appointment to get an MRI through your primary care doctor. I wish I would have got the ball rolling alot earlier on because I'm still in the same situation I was in 2 Months ago when I posted this. But now today I finally have a solution and a date for surgery.

@RicardoLambert Год назад

I used the tens machine for 2 weeks straight and it helped me TREMENDOUSLY. I had to call out 4 days. I couldn't even walk. I am pretty much pain free 6 weeks later

@BobandBrad Год назад

So happy to hear you have found relief!

@Canuklhead 6 месяцев назад

which machines did you settle for?

@RicardoLambert 6 месяцев назад

Thank you @@BobandBrad

@RicardoLambert 6 месяцев назад

@Canuklhead not sure, I'll go get it and then let you know

@aprilcarr8079 2 года назад

You two sure drag out getting to the point I know your trying to give info but please it took up to 4:25 even before we can get what a chronic pain suffer needs fast effect no Messing around instructions please!!! And what is the best know pulse and speed to get seriously some relief it is a pain I wouldn’t wish on my worse enemy so I hope you understand when we seek your professional help it’s needed fast and effective please!!!

@dorothydudley6993 Месяц назад

Stop playing around..I'm in pain

@BobandBrad Месяц назад

Gotcha!

@rightyouareken7587 3 года назад

Man these guy can ramble

@jyfuklyvfkj 3 года назад

It's possible they never experience pain, as they are always toking chronic

@brandonmills9577 3 года назад

Omg I said the same thing, cut the extra fucking chatter and get to the point. Im obviously immense pain if I’m watching this fucking video!!!

@jaqndabox 3 года назад

Too much talking you two

@fwcolb 5 лет назад

I hope nobody misunderstands this video. The pads have to go on the SKIN, not the clothing. I don't use TENS anymore. For some reason the pains went away after a couple of weeks intensive use of my TENS instrument. I am nearly 90 so I do not believe the underlying disorder has been fixed. I think all that has happened is the over-excited nerves have become quieter.

@keilaz7253 4 месяца назад

I was in pain for a whole month. I have mild scoliosis and siatica. I only recently found out because I woke up in excruciating pain in my mid back. I was given steroids, tramadol and muscle relaxers. Nothing helped. Physical therapy didn’t have an opening for 3 more weeks. And then my colleague mentioned the TENS machine. She brought it in to work and placed the pads all over the spasms I was experiencing in my mid back. After 30 minutes the sharp pain was gone and stayed gone. Although I wasn’t 100 percent better. I only felt some discomfort that was manageable with stretching and daily walks. Before that? I couldn’t sit longer than 5 minutes without being in intense pain. I had to constantly lay on the floor. This machine works!

@Lisa_Uncensored 2 года назад

I bought a TENS unit and it’s amazing!!! Not just for pain but helped my strain muscles start to heal after nothing else was working after I had a bad fall.

@kbaylor123 3 года назад

I was just looking for sciatica tens placements and wound up finding the perfect comedy duo! 😂

@BBGshop7 2 года назад

These two are great. I stumbled upon them by accident too, and I enjoy this channel.

@salimtadavi9776 2 года назад

jakir 2

@jim9219771 2 года назад

I was diagnosed with sciatica a few weeks ago, the pain subsided on its own in a matter of days. Then BAM! The pain came back, I literally had to drag myself across the house just to use the restroom. Went to the ER that evening for some pain meds, I'd have taken a sledgehammer to the noggin, if that would've helped. Been in pain now for something like 3 weeks straight, nothing and I mean NOTHING has been helpful. Ok, I have had moments where there's little pain. Found this duo earlier, love their banter, did the movements they suggested in another video. Just got new leads in the mail for my portable TENS unit, so definitely wanted insight on best placement. I worked for a podiatrist around 15 years ago, a device he used, called Microvas, worked similar to a TENS unit; actually I think it was a TENS unit, just bigger with many leads, something like 10 or 12. The podiatrist I worked for was also a surgeon and specialized in diabetic neuropathy treatment. I had the opportunity to assist on a few outpatient surgical procedures. Got to use a retractor to hold back skin while the doc removed pins. The doc was a challenge to work with, not the best "people" person, but highly skilled.

@elizabethtorres6069 2 года назад

What do you do when the Sciatica is on the leg with a Total Hip Replacement? A Physical Therapist tried and the pain was excruciating.. I don't think these machines will work with people who have Metal type components in that area.. What would you suggest? A lot of my pain is also coming from my S1 L5 Tail Bone. Which is hard to sit, stand and even lay down.. Tried the back exercises and it didn't work.. Was told Ablation or Discectomy, will see what this new Neurologist suggests.

@hoosierbaddy3052 Год назад

I just had a hip replacement. The surgery exacerbated the bursa. Which in turn made my pain palpable. Painful to the slightest touch. And I could not lie on my right side till recently. I’m almost 10 months out from my surgery. Having worked previously as a physical therapy aid, I am very familiar with tens units. The prosthesis isn’t impeded nor damaged by using electrical stimulation. The relief from using it is immediate. But you definitely have to know where to place the electrodes. Hope you’re doing better Elizabeth.

@cceliss.a 3 года назад

What happens if the sciatic nerve pain goes all the way to the toes and is causing numbness?

@codeveronica12 День назад

I have same questions 🥲

@dannyteachesenglish...9122 3 года назад

The intro music is very hilarious...made me watch this video .

@shehrozusman1087 4 года назад

My right leg is paralyzed since after the accident. I came here to know the points to place the pads on right leg.

@gmkd8468 6 месяцев назад

Do these actually get rid of sciatica or piroformis syndrome? Or are they just pain blockers for masking the pain?

@joehuerta8636 2 года назад

Menkenzi technique isn't going to work if you have stenosis, It'll make it worst

@LikelyLagging 11 месяцев назад

i get this is a very old video, but id love to see a reply. my fiance is dealing with bad back pain that came out of no where, and we are thinking it could be from her endometriosis. any thoughts on this?

@RicardoLambert Год назад

I used the tens machine for 2 weeks straight and it helped me TREMENDOUSLY. I had to call out 4 days. I couldn't even walk. I am pretty much pain free 6 weeks later

@BobandBrad Год назад

Happy to hear you have found relief!

@SarkisKlinik 4 месяца назад

Regarding back pain, It is said electrotherapy improves blood supply and reduce the inflammation. But from other side in physiotherapy , it is contraindicated in acute inflammatory cases to increase the blood supply, because you would worsen the inflammatory process. So , how to understand this?

@BobandBrad 4 месяца назад

That would make a great video, I will add it to our to do list for a better explanation!

@Deanosthegreat 9 месяцев назад

I dont hace pain, just pins and.needles/numbess in hip, back of thigh, front of thigh sometimes, shin and foot. Also in shoulder and arm. All on left side. Will it work on this if no pain?

@moneymaker363 Год назад

I have pain from butt down right leg is this correct placement for this?

@letsdothis3332 6 месяцев назад

For people truly in pain just fast forward through the Bull$#!+ and go straight to 5:40

@swingblade1776 Год назад

I have lumbar spondylolisthesis L5-S1, multilevel DDD, bulging and herniated disk L-1 & L-4, and CRPS after I fell at work in 2020 (workers comp did nothing to help but say I was malingering) Now Im unable to work a job, Im on pain meds, have a TENS unit on now and in the process of getting a spinal cord stimulator trial. Surgeons wont operate because it would cause more pain than relieve it. Im in constant 8/10 pain all day every day. Someone please give me some hope about the spinal cord stimulator before I go in debt to get it

@thestork2210 Год назад

have you gotten to solve anything yet?

@lezleydouglass7771 5 лет назад

Could you guys show how to use it? The instructions are a little much

@Juniper122 3 года назад

Yeah like I watch the video twice and I still I have no idea where the recommended placement is

@rosannecoffman1933 5 лет назад

Would you post a video about different braces and wraps for knees, ankles, shoulder, etc. and how to use them. I will have to buy 5 or 6 of them , try to use them and return what doesn't work. There is no one to help with this, no physical therapists, orthopedists, GPs. No one. HELP PLEASE !

@yakira04 4 года назад

what setting width pulse (us) and frequency (hz)? what do each one control? if i could under stand what they specifically do then i could probably figure out what setting work best for my sciatica etc..

@prashchere 4 года назад

I would like to know the same too.

@rastageorgekitty 3 года назад

Same question please?

@clikk8879 4 года назад

Can these be used for tennis elbow pain??

@rodpettet2819 2 года назад

I stumbled on this in mid 2022. I bought a small TENS unit with two pads no wires. Can I place them either side of the lumbar spine? I was doing that but my physio says it's a no no?

@sarahmarchetti5471 Год назад

To work on your shoulders or your neck I am in a lot of pain thank you

@LoveABun 5 лет назад

If any of you buy the iReliev unit, please come back and comment on whether or not it helps relieve your pain! I’m considering one for my husband who has sciatica.

@myleemae7858 5 лет назад

I've been using that brand for about 6 months and it has helped with my sciatic pain.

@kiela17 5 лет назад

netcatzpj If you click on the link Bob & Brad provided for the Tens Unit you can see about 100 reviews.

@kiela17 5 лет назад

My sciatica never leaves.... it's awful 😞

@satheeshkumar-it7pz 4 года назад

@@kiela17 within a minute sciatica pain was fixed by inserting a needle behind leg knees, before that used only overon and pain tablest no successs, consult acupuncture doctors..for relief :)

@kiela17 4 года назад

@@satheeshkumar-it7pz Thank you!

@mshazzard2myself 6 месяцев назад

TEMU has generic replacement pads...

@terrynorman9622 3 года назад

I have sciatica and a severe herniated lumbar disc.The neurosurgeon said a couple of years ago I needed surgery because it was severe.I had a couple cervical disc operations back in 2002 and 2006 by him.I dont want to have surgery with this Pandemic going on.The question is does medicare pay anything on the TENS device?

@DebiRobbins 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for this tens unit placement video. It was helpful for my right side sciatica pain.

@BobandBrad 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@lt7601 3 года назад

get to the point.

@anniezonadancefit62 4 года назад

So I have pain, horrible pain down the left side of my leg...L4 L5 herniated disc....pinching nerves is what is causing my pain.....where should I place my tens unit?

@chizmichael7331 3 года назад

JRW Manufacturer for TENS EMS TENS EMS 28 Programs (Model: JRW-666) Working time 5-90 minutes, Intensity: 1-80 levels. Mode and intensity of two channel can be controlled separately. You can adjust the Pulse width and frequency by yourself

@johnoconnor1435 4 месяца назад

Brad….. easy…. You mostly “bulldoze” right over Bob. Even it out.

@BobandBrad 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching

@SandyDeJong 3 года назад

I was diagnosed with sciatica a few days ago. I've been throwing everything at it I can. Hot packs medication Bob and Brad's exercise suggestion now trying TENs machine again. This time using Bob's and Brad's placement suggestion. Even if I could get some relief.

@thestork2210 Год назад

Did it work?

@SandyDeJong Год назад

@thestork2210 the tens machine works well. But once I got to my phiso, thereby the ultrasound she used worded better. For me

@thestork2210 Год назад

@@SandyDeJong I do not understand what you mean, would you elaborate clearly and with simple wording?

@SandyDeJong Год назад

@thestork2210 this was a year ago. I was still have asleep when I answered. I'll look at this video cause now I'm confused also .

@SandyDeJong Год назад

Ok. I loved my TENS machine, but it wasn't enough for my back or statica pain. I went to my phiso therapists, who the same as physical therapists. She used ultrasound machine on me. That worked for me. It's the machine it has a gentle heat without the image screen. I think Americans call it sonogram but without the images. I layed on the bed and she would run the tool over my sore bits. That's the best way I can explain this treatment. It worked best for me. I'm in Australia

@beyourself8701 4 года назад

This video was very helpful for how to place pads for my SI pain. Thank you!

@kiapennington6844 Год назад

I just received my by Fedex trying to setup now. My unit is for back severe back pain. Collapse disc degenerative disc severe arthritis in the disc and fluid on the spine. Wish me luck guys. I'll give another review after a little use of the device.🤞🏾👈🏽

@aminah761 5 лет назад

Bada bing bada boom 💥 I use tens for my neck pain

@RalphMcLouth Месяц назад

Cut the BS and get to the point - sorry - good information but all the other stuff is worthless.

@BobandBrad Месяц назад

This is an older video. We do get to the point quicker in the more recent videos.

@makethisabeat 3 года назад

I tried this and it scared me because my whole back was tingling and made me want to kneel incase my legs were gonna go , dno how much trust as I didn't know what to expect ..the pulsing is nice but there's a tingle thing with the one I got and it's really odd

@tempusfugit6820 3 года назад

The rambling laurel and hardy of physiotherapy. 😂

@leannamarino6320 4 года назад

And they too long or hang out of my dress when I'm using it. I wear a dress because it a light fabric n faster to dry in washing, n load.

@patbenvenuti7470 3 года назад

thanks guys, just purchased a Tech Care TENS unit for my sciatic issues/pain and your video helped guide me in the placement of the pads...thanks again !!

@gerrygizzygarcia2572 2 года назад

How much was it

@gemlenz 2 года назад

My Wife has a pace-maker. could she still use it?

@melekcelestial2857 Год назад

@sabetibrahim860 Год назад

@longliner205a4 3 года назад

I have been using a tens unit for years and I personally enjoy turning it all the way up till it hurts and leaving it that way for as long as possible.

@a12mx 3 года назад

You're destroying your muscles

@hinderminder5250 2 года назад

@@a12mx citation needed

@green15838 5 лет назад

Yea if I stretch my back my Nerve pain gets worse.But never used on my back for sciatica pain.

@thegypsyphoenix1738 Год назад

Could a tens unit be used as a way to relieve driving fatigue? I mean, while driving on a long trip? If so, would you turn up the power to cause muscle contractions?

@Wellington.Gonzalez Год назад

Yes without a doubt

@jamiewinchester5260 3 года назад

I'm literally about to use my tens unit on my lower back now...I just came accross this video...I'll watch as I'm relaxing with my tens unit's on....thanks!!

@mariavardanyan5969 3 года назад

Did it help??

@jamiewinchester5260 3 года назад

Yes it actually did☺🌺🦋❤!!

@josephamoraz7990 2 года назад

Would this help with a pinched nerve in lower back?

@hellorellotheboss9643 3 года назад

How often can we use it daily?

@Pathologyformedicalstudents 2 года назад

30-60 minutes up to 4 times daily

@maydavalle 3 года назад

Love Bob & Brad! I need a shirt❣️

@helenedumoulin9092 Год назад

How long do you keep the tens pad on ? All day ? Half an hour ?

@hoosierbaddy3052 Год назад

20 minutes. And you can use them up to 4 times daily. As long your skin maintains its integrity. I used to work as a physical therapy aid. Tens Therapy was always done at the end of their session. We’d put ice over it too. I just had a hip replacement. It aggravated my bursa. Couldn’t sleep on my right side for months. After using the unit, it’s improved dramatically. Less pain equals less meds. Good luck

@diptipman 3 года назад

They're interesting, thanks for uploading this video :)

@MaryJaneIsMyGod420 4 года назад

What about sacrum joint pain?

@fasil.364 2 года назад

Is this good for foot drop?

@captainbrianwilkinson7723 10 месяцев назад

drop the intro song

@andredegefa5765 6 месяцев назад

Can this work for Trigeminal Neuralgia? How can you use it? Or can you do another video fir it? Thanks!!!

@ADOS_DSGB Месяц назад

You don't put them on your eyes 😅

@BobandBrad Месяц назад

No you don't!

@smilesmile7330 5 лет назад

That thumbnail tho why Bob?! 😜

@gerrygizzygarcia2572 2 года назад

I bought a nuero md which is way pricier than supposed to be way better than a TENS unit unfortunately it's not helping it's been 30 days I got 30 more days before I asked for a refund

@youreadmyname4001 4 года назад

Ohh guys I recon there can definitely be a wrong. I once put the electrodes on my arm just to see that it works. I accidentally turned it on way to high and my arm just clenched up and I lost complete ability to move it until I managed to turn it off with my hand that thank god didn't have the other 2 electrodes attach.. that would have been bad to wait like that until hopefully the battery runs out haha

@leannamarino6320 4 года назад

Why you can't set on it or lay on it

@gotskillz135 3 года назад

Does this help with stroke patients

@skeeterw729 Год назад

I'm looking for a tens unit or any other kind of device that will play 3 megahertz. Any suggestions?

@fiterflite Год назад

so if this doesn't help heal and is literally just a temporary pain mask, why bother?

@jessicakat2753 10 месяцев назад

Do you guys have any videos for the sacroiliac joint? Mine feels like it’s right at my tailbone, and I can’t figure out how to get the pads to work to hit that pain

@Scientific.growth 3 года назад

Thanks mates it worked :)

@kylarsmith608 Год назад

Really wishing there was just some cheap cure for sciatica right now I'm too young to have this already lol

@lindapowell117 2 года назад

Jim Powell speaking. Been using this machine for years. It really helps. But if you have one of those bouts where the pain is high, it does not help to much.

@emircosic7860 4 года назад

Much needed video. Thank you guys.

@MobileDecay 3 года назад

Saw off my leg please.

@chizmichael7331 3 года назад

JRW Manufacturer

@jg11596 8 месяцев назад

thanks for another good video. How often can I administer TENS treatments at home? Thanks

@justinrosebush2079 3 года назад

Can you use on abs?

@samsher6037 4 года назад

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@lorus511 4 года назад

Great for sciatica but where would you place the pads for L4 & L5 root nerve pain?

@jamiedavis6645 4 года назад

I have a tumor on my L5 nerve root. Its right in that pocket between the vertebra. I came here to get that same question answered.

@Honkahonky 4 года назад

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@beanzandcheesez2099 4 года назад

X N how do u know it’s spam? Just asking

@Broly100 3 года назад

@@beanzandcheesez2099 too good to be true

@ToddLecher 3 года назад

Love this channel, such great info to help my aching body!

@_maxemus_ 4 месяца назад

these two lovelies reminds me of car talk chemistry ...

@SteveLockhartSLM 5 лет назад

Pain is never coming from where you feel it, never, so why put the pads there. It is more effective releasing tension from a muscle that is throwing your posture out of place or pulling on the irritated area. Putting it on the pain only further irritates the area and makes it worse.

@eliteaviators 2 года назад

Watching with my Tens on right now! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽 everyone.

@santi_super_stunts2573 5 лет назад

This is really helpful for my father thank you. What about having a bruised ankle and it didn’t get fractured or sprained

@martiadams1534 4 года назад

@cfogel3 9 месяцев назад

I just subbed. Thank you. On-to the next video...

@marialuciamcguire3187 2 года назад

i need to know how i worked with this how i make this machine working

@jeff3575davison 5 лет назад

Can this proceedure also be used for Meralgia Parathestica?

@redtrekgirl8883 Год назад

Works good for nerve damage from an abusive parents

@leannamarino6320 4 года назад

On the ten units what is it called for the none cords ? I hate having cords , they get tangled up in my bags, or when I keep moving them bed, or restroom, or keeping them on a night stand. Just takes time up trying to untangle them.

@lissyperez4299 2 года назад

Anyone get bruising under the pads while using this?

@missfirey2262 2 года назад

Why ro to cross Electrodes in tens it's for ift not tens

@cassandramitchell4117 3 года назад

Hi Bob & Brad, Will this work for a compressed disk issue? I have Scoliosis and a compressed disk issue. Will this work? Your thoughts?

@KnucklesMYHedgehog Год назад

Thanks for the video.. but get to it faster

@anadarchi6683 5 лет назад

Hi guys! Thanks for taking the time to answer my query about the exercises for people who have had spinal surgery and sciatica pain. I bought a tens device and this vid is perfect!!! 😊🌈

@florypridgen4773 Год назад

I love your channel, with alk the informations you nice gentlemen give to us .God bless you.❤

@BobandBrad Год назад

Thank you so much!

@007nadineL 2 года назад

I can't hear you well .

@GhostvaperYT 4 года назад

sciatica is bad i had it since aged 18 had surgery lamenectomy at l4/5 and i am now 44 and ive had enough, i honesly just want to sleep. so miserable

@kaiclark2890 4 года назад

I know the feeling I'm 19 had it since 16 no pain killers are working at all and they're looking towards surgery

@GhostvaperYT 4 года назад

@@kaiclark2890 listen to me please. i had surgery at 18. do NOT rush into surgery. it gave me scar tissue! like a scab inside on the nerve and it hurts worse. ask them about scar tissue and the risks. i am NOT a doctor but try everything out there and i mean everything before surgery. Good luck to you.

@kaiclark2890 4 года назад

@@GhostvaperYT thank you for your wisdom mate😊 I'm gonna try a nerve root injection after my next med which will probably be morphine tablets, I hope that works cause the next step will have to be surgery

@LemonySnicket-EUC 4 года назад

I do yoga to manage my sciatica. Found a few positions that work better than anything I've tried. Almost instant relief.

@GhostvaperYT 4 года назад

@@kaiclark2890 I have had 3 nerve root injections 2 faileed no good but 1 of them was MAGIC I swear MAGIC I could actually dance again for a couple of months so do try them mate and please I am almost begging u I wrecked my life do not do surgery UNTIL it is your last resort you may still be growing until 21!!! dont fuck it up