Tens Unit Muscle Stimulator 24 Massage Mode Tens EMS Machine Device Touchscreen Massager Intensity Deep Tissue Shoulder Pain Relief Sciatica Tendonitis Plantar Fasciitis

I had been wanting a TENS unit for some time for occasional neck and back pain (the type that we all experience occaisionally) but did not realize the that they had become so affordable in recent years and did not investigate them until I recently developed tendonitis over my Lisfranc's joint on my right foot caused by aggressively attacking a long steep hill on my daily walk. Some articles recommended TENS therapy to relive the pain. I purchased this model because it also had EMS modes. TENS is to stimulate nerves and EMS is to stimulate muscles. I was concerned that a unit this compact would not have the power but it is very robust to the point that it begins to get uncomfortable before you reach half power. Very easy to use.It has 6 soft buttons on the touch screen, each with 4 different modes that I found a description of on their web site. Here are the different modes for the 6 soft buttons copied from their web site.1. There are 4 types of kneading massage modes on our Touch X model.All of the kneading modes have a very consistent massage on them.Nice and smooth on each one. Very relaxing on the shoulders for knots.Kneading massages help reduce the tension in your muscles and helpstone the muscle after and before workouts. The first mode is the strongest of the kneading and is very effective at reducing shoulder pain and tension. The second mode has an acupuncture feel to it and is very effective for toning muscles. The third one is at a constant pace and is very effective for the lower back as well as shoulders. The fourth mode is similar to the first just not as strong, also great at shoulder pain. Loosen tight muscles and increase blood flow to the massaged area. Results are often improved when muscles are already relaxed before the kneading massage.2. There are 4 types of Swedish massages on our Touch X model tens unit. The Swedish massage modes are great for kinks and knots as they surprise the muscles with rhythm changes in the massage. Swedish massage is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension. The first mode starts at a slow pace and ends with high contraction towards the end on about a four second interval. The second mode starts with fewer rhythm changes and is more consistent. Highly recommended to treat muscle knots and kinks. It will also improve your blood and oxygen flow to the body. The third and fourth massages are the same massage. The difference is mode 4 pulsates at a quicker rate but they both give off the same sensation. Very effective at treating muscle kinks and knots. Swedish massage is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.3. There are 4 types of cupping modes on our Touch X model. The difference between the first two modes is the strength. The second one starts at a slower pace and is lighter. Cupping can loosen muscles, encourage blood flow, and sedate the nervous system (which makes it an excellent treatment for high blood pressure). Cupping is used to relieve back and neck pains, stiff muscles, anxiety, fatigue, migraines, rheumatism, and even cellulite.4. There are four types of massages modes that mimic a scraping massage on our Touch X model. Mode one starts contracting the muscles at low intensity and increases along on about a 5-second interval. Excellent therapy for reducing inflammation. Mode two starts contracting the muscles at a high intensity and stays at the same rhythm on about a 5-second interval, there is a 3-second pause between massage intervals. Excellent therapy after a workout to help your muscles recover. Mode 3 starts contracting the muscles at a high intensity then goes to low intensity in about a 3-second interval. This is a good therapy for kinks and knots in the body. Mode four starts contracting the muscles at low intensity and increases along on about a 5-second interval. Scraping massage benefits include anti-inflammation Increase blood circulation and oxygen flow Increases surface micro-perfusion (surface circulation of blood) Quicker injury recovery Quicker recovery after a hard workout, cleans out the lactic acid that builds up in the muscles Breaks up cellulite and micro-toxins. 5. There are four types of reflexology modes on our Touch X model.The first mode starts contracting the muscles at a high intensity gradually goes to a lower intensity in about a 10-second interval. There is about a 5-second pause in between the massage intervals. An excellent treatment for recovery of the muscles especially after an injury. Physical Therapists use this method on patients around the world. The second mode starts contracting the muscles at a low intensity and increases quickly to a higher intensity in about a 5-second interval. There is a two-second pause between massage intervals. Reflexology massage increases the flow of energy, increases circulation, and stimulates the digestive system. The third mode starts contracting the muscles at a low intensity then goes to high intensity for a few seconds and comes back down to low intensity in about a 5-second interval. It can help with boosting metabolism. The fourth reflexology massage starts contracting at a low intensity and increases rapidly as it goes along on a 10-second interval. There is a 2-second pause in between the massage interval. This mode is excellent at relieving chronic muscle pain. Improved nerve activity and circulation, as well as the balanced functioning of the metabolism. The pain-relieving qualities of reflexology mean that patients recover rapidly. EMS can increase body temperature, heart rate, and metabolism. In turn, the effect can help promote energy and fat absorption from the body.6. There are four types of massage modes that mimic a Tai Chi massage.The first Tai chi mode starts with a constant pace then proceeds onto a higher intensity mode then the intensity will change again in the last 4 seconds of the massage. Some of the benefits from this mode are aerobic capacity and increased range of motion for your muscles. The second Tai chi mode is on a 10-second interval. It starts with a low-intensity contraction of your muscles then moves to a more rapid mode mimics a tapping massage. This mode is an excellent treatment for improved flexibility and strength of your muscles as well as relieving muscle tension. The third Tai chi mode has two massage intervals. The first one runs about 6 seconds with a 4-second pause in between. Then the second interval runs about 12 seconds with a 5-second pause in between intervals. This mode is great for recovering from injuries. Very effective at toning the muscles after workouts. The fourth Tai chi mode has two massage intervals. The first one has a 10-second interval a 5 second pause in between. The second one has a 6-second mode with a 1-second interval. This mode is very effective for the flexibility and strength of your muscles. Aids with digestion, stress and helps you relax. Great for the lower back, neck, and shoulders.

I absolutely love this tens unit. It’s easy to use and I get super relief. I will definitely buy another one soon.

Oh my, if you have a back problem this is for you.. I’ve have back surgery and when it acts up I pull this out and my goodnes it’s like going to a chiropractor..

I am giving this a 4 star rating instead of a 5 star rating for a few reasons. The User’s Manual is poorly written with no spacing between some words. Additionally, some wording that can lead to confusion for the user. We have had trouble turning the machine on, getting it to stay on and increasing the stimulation intensity; however, this could be due to having pressed the lock button by mistake and not holding down the power button long enough.The 6 modes are good. The stimulation is not a constant pulsation. There seems to be a pattern where you feel the stimulation for a few seconds and then it stops another few and then is back again. This continues through the entire cycle with each of the modes, per our experience. This on-off-on-off etc. is not a criticism it is just how our machine is working.To adjust intensity there is a plus/minus button on each side of the device (one is side A, the other B) or you should be able to hit the + sign or – sign on the screen (however, if you lock the machine, you cannot use the touch screen to increase/decrease intensity). Most recently, once we got the machine finally turned on we had to hit the mode we wanted many times to get that mode to work. Then we had to hit the + sign multiple times until it registered to stimulate, with the screen remaining dark for a while.This TENS kit also comes with an Acupuncture Treatment Points Guide. This shows 3 skeletal figures with numbered lines pointing to various parts of the body. One figure faces back, one front and the other is a side view. Those numbers correspond to the points guide. So point #20 would be one of 3 points for knee pain. For chest pain, the guide shows point #37. What is of concern is that on page 4 of the user’s manual it says not to apply stimulation across the chest yet Figure 2 on the Acupuncture Treatment Points Guide shows points that are frontal chest points. I could not find any place in the User’s Manual that explained why they provided this points guide since some of it seems to go against what is said in the manual.The user’s manual says to “1. Connect the pad wires into the bottom of the device.” However on our machine it is on the top of the device. It then says in #4 to “Turn off the device by press the on/off switch on right side of the unit…..” This is minor but an example of why the manual is poorly written. Press should have been pressing.When turning on the machine, I have to push and hold the power button hold for several seconds before the blank screen will come to life.One instruction that could be confusing due to a minor spelling error and button placement is on page 9 of the manual. It is item #10. “Press left button to lock the LCD screen. When there is a key showed on the top of the screen, it will be no uses no matter where you touch on the screen, but the intensity level can be adjusted by pressing the side button. Press bottom button to unlock.” It probably means that if you lock the screen, you can’t make any adjustments by touching the screen, only the side button will work (‘uses’ should have been ‘use’). It also says to press the bottom button to unlock. The bottom button is the +/- button and does not unlock on my machine. However, it does unlock if you just press the lock button again. The lock button is the top key on the left side of the machine, not the bottom.As far as the description of the six modes, I am not clear as to what many of unusual ones really are. I did a search on the web but could not find anything concrete that looked safe to open. Therefore, the user will just have to experiment and see which ones you like best.The kit also comes with an Electrode Patches Pad Holder even though it isn’t mentioned in the manual. The purpose if that it can hold your wires and pads while machine is not in use. Another item included but not mentioned is a clip on that you can slide the controller into and clip onto you clothing if that is a more convenient for you.

Wow…this thing is amazing! Who’d have guessed that this compact unit could do so much? I have a knee that has “gone south” (total replacement in near future); and as a result of my pain induced odd gait I have exacerbated an old sciatica issue. This little unit is two channel, so I can provide therapy to both conditions at the same time. The build quality is very obvious. This is a great product…at a great price.