What should you know about Roscoe Medical TENS unit?

TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Small adhesive pads connect to the unit and transmit a controlled current through the skin. Most people notice a buzzing or tingling sensation rather than a strong muscle contraction. The effect can vary with electrode position, programme, intensity, and the source of pain. TENS can be an addition to a rehabilitation plan, but it does not diagnose the cause of pain or heal every underlying injury.

Have a clinician demonstrate pad placement and begin at a comfortable intensity. Apply pads only to intact skin, switch the unit off before removing them, and avoid placing them over the eyes, front of the neck, broken skin, or numb areas. Keep the unit dry and check the pads and wires for damage. Ask before use if you have an implanted electrical device, heart rhythm concerns, reduced sensation, or pregnancy.

Stop using the unit if it causes burning, a rash, painful shocks, dizziness, persistent numbness, or worsening symptoms, and ask for advice. Seek urgent assessment for new weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, chest pain, breathlessness, or severe pain after an injury. These symptoms require medical evaluation rather than reliance on electrical stimulation.

Ask whether TENS is suitable for your diagnosis, where to place the pads, how to choose a programme, and when to use it around exercise or sleep. Confirm how to clean the skin, replace pads, and judge whether the device is helping your function.