tens machines

[minilady]

hi there iam using a tens machine for my injury and wondering if people on here have used them, and if so how did they get on with them?ive found iam having to use alot of batteries and that the gel doesnt stay on the pads any tips most welcome from tina

 

[bemnArramerortga]

Hi Tina
How often are you using the device?
What setting do you put it on? (Pulse or Constant)
Where are you applying it?
How many pads are you using?
How many batteries does it contain?
Is your skin clean and dry before you apply the pads? (You could be using too much gel - the pads should be 'tacky' but not slippery?
JTH

 

[gaguepyprophy]

hi there thanks for answering well i do get through alot of batteries it takes the square ones and i think because my body is quite warm thats why the gel doesnt last long on the pads. I have the setting on60 for pulse width and normally between 2 and 4 for frequency when i tested it on my mum last night she had it on really high so i do think its batterie life thats at fault . what batteries are the best to get??