Experts disagree on its effectiveness for lower back pain, but they consider TENS safe with a low risk of complications. Learn where to place TENS electrodes for this type of pain.

TENS placement for lower back pain. If you are placing your own TENS pads, make sure you follow instructions from your doctor or physical therapist, even if you are trying a unit you bought on ...

Find out if TENS, a type of nerve stimulation, can help with your chronic pain. WebMD explains how TENS works and which types of pain it’s best for.

Some people use a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit to treat pain. This device works by sending electrical impulses through the skin. It may give people relief from the ...

A few weeks ago, I developed sciatica and started a course of physical therapy, but quit halfway through because it seemed to make the pain much worse. The therapist recommended I try a TENS unit ...

Using a TENS unit during labor may help to manage pain. The effectiveness of the currents depends on the placement of the pads and the frequency of the currents coming from the machine.

In the meantime, TENS units --transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation -- are devices placed on the skin that send stimulating electrical signals to the nerves. They have been used to relieve pain.