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A Basic Guide to TENS Pain Relief


Below is a basic guide to using your TENS machine to relieve a few of the most common types of pain. Please keep in mind that this is a recommended guide only, and that settings will vary slightly according to the model of your TENS unit. Refer to the specific instructions included with your unit for more exact information.
Most of our TENS units have several programs, including:
- Conventional high frequency: Frequency of 50-100 per second, pulse width of 100
- Low frequency: Frequency of 2-4 per second, pulse width of 150-250
- Burst: Low frequency bursts of pulses
- Modulated: Ongoing variations in pulse width, frequency and intensity
All the programs below are based on a ¾ setting and an output of the most comfortable intensity level for you.
Low Back Pain
Pulse width:260
Pulse rate:50-80Hz
Treatment session:Up to 24 hours until initial relief. Then 30 minutes, 3 times a day.
Knee Pain
Pulse width:100-150
Pulse rate:120Hz
Treatment session:Up to 24 hours until initial relief. Then 30 minutes, 3 times a day.
Degenerative Arthritis
Pulse width:220
Pulse rate:80Hz
Treatment session:Up to 24 hours until initial relief. Then 30 minutes, 3 times a day.
Wrist Pain
Pulse width:260
Pulse rate:30-50Hz
Treatment session:Up to 24 hours until initial relief. Then 30 minutes, 3 times a day.
Many other types of acute and chronic pain are also treatable with our TENS units. If you’re not sure how to use your unit to manage your specific condition, get in touch with us or speak to your doctor.

How to Use Your TENS Machine