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Where should I place my TENS pads? It is a good question because TENS pads placement does affect the effectiveness of treatment. We compiled this short guide to teach you where to stick your TENS pads for ideal results.
Generally speaking, TENS pads should be placed around the perimeter of the area that needs treatment, but you should try to leave at least 5cm between electrodes. This allows the current to travel through the affected tissues. In other words, you stick them on wherever you feel discomfort. Some conditions can have more than one way to place TENS pads, and you can choose any of the options. But you should keep in mind the cautions at the end of this article.
TENS Pads Placement for Different Conditions
Blood Purifier:
● On both sides of the wrist
● Along a blood vessel on the arm (one on the wrist and the other on the middle of the forearm)
Zapper and other similar whole-body programs (such as full-body detox):
● On both sides of the waist
● One on the right wrist and the other above the left ankle
Headaches and migraines:
● On both sides of the head (low power mode only!)
● On both shoulders (high or low power mode)
Neck pain:
● On both sides of the cervical vertebra (low power mode only!)
● On both shoulders (high or low power mode)
Shoulder pain or arm pain:
● One on the shoulder and the other on the arm
Arm pain:
● On the arm across the painful area
● One on the hand and the other on the arm
Elbow pain:
● On both sides of the elbow (one on the upper arm and the other on the lower arm)
Wrist Pain:
● On both sides of the wrist
Respiratory conditions (coughing, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc.):
● On the outer chest muscles (right chest) far away from the heart
Abdominal pain and digestive conditions (stomach ache, diarrhea, gastritis, enteritis, etc.):
● On the abdomen with some distance between electrodes
Lower back pain, spinal pain, herniated disc, leg pain:
● On both sides of the spine (below the ribs)
Sciatica, low back pain, leg pain:
● One on the lower back near the spine and the other on the thigh
Knee pain:
● Above and below the knee (one on the thigh and the other on the shank)
Muscle injury:
● On both ends of the injured muscle
Neuralgia, neuropathy:
● On both ends of the affected nerve
Note: Some areas of the body are difficult for TENS pads to stick on. Therefore, we also have a TENS contact kit, including gloves, socks, wrist bands, knee bands, and armbands, that are suitable for hand, finger, foot, toe, and joint conditions (gout, arthritis, tenosynovitis, etc.)
CAUTIONS:
● Use Low Power Mode for treatments above the shoulders.
● Never place the pads on your eyes or over your heart.
● Be cautious when using TENS pads on the head. Stop treatment immediately if you feel any sensation or tingling.
● If you have a pacemaker or an implanted pump, are pregnant, or suffer from seizures, do NOT use a MicroGen.
● If you suffer from impaired liver or kidney functions, please exercise caution when using MicroGen.
● Place the TENS pads on clean and dry skin. Do not use skin products.
● Pads should never be used when wet and must be dried before using.
● Avoid hairy areas, open wounds, and scarred skin areas.
● Never place a pad directly over a joint, including elbows, knees, and ankles.
● Never use a damaged pad. Replace it with new ones.
TENS Pad Placement Quik Guide.PDF Download
If you have any questions on this subject, please feel free to send us an email at support@heawea.com.
