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TENS machines for sciatica.

TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and is a very effective, non medical and cost friendly way to treat sciatica.

How do TENS machines work?

TENS machines are small hand held (or clip onto your belt/clothing etc) devices with removeable sticky pads that you attach to your body on the area you’d like to treat. Working on your bodies pain receivers (nociceptors) they mainly target joint, muscle and nerve pain. These are often referred to as musculoskeletal issues. Electrical pulses are sent out from the machine and these interrupt the sciatic nerve signal being sent to your brain reducing their intensity.

Advantages of using a TENS machine for natural pain relief.

  • Non drug, very little side effects
  • Fast acting
  • Battery operated, easily portable – take anywhere
  • Newer models are wireless and can be charged from a USB
  • Discreet – easily used without notice
  • Not just for your back. Can be used for other pains such as shoulder, elbow and neck etc
  • Durable – a good TENS machine will last several years
  • A well used and long established therapy with thousands of positive reviews and endorsements proclaiming their effectiveness
  • Non intrusive – use while getting on with your day

Here are our recommendations then for the 6 best TENS machines for the natural relief of sciatic pain.

The Best: Beurer EM59 Digital TENS with HEAT

What users said: “It’s great to have the TENS function along with a Heat mode”.

“This thing is quite brilliant”.

Highly recommended: Premier TENS machine by Med-Fit

What users said: “For back pain and sciatica it’s excellent”.

“My best friend for sciatica”!

Highly recommended: Beurer EM49 PainFree Digital TENS Machine

What users said: “To reduce my pain without resorting to lots of painkillers this has been a lifesaver”.

“Easy to use”.

Highly recommended: AUVON Dual Channel TENS Machine

What users said: “To manage my pain this TENS machine has been the best thing”.

“Great, helped with my sciatica fantastically! Would recommend”.

Best wireless version: Paingone Wireless TENS Machine

What users said: “Helped me with my back pain instantly”.

“Easy to use, relief straight away. So happy I bought as lots of help with the pain in my back”.

Great value: Nitoer TENS Machine

What users said: “Having had sciatica for several years this has proved such a relief”.

“Partner also used it for a different injury and is now upset he didn’t try one before as the pain relief was near instantaneous”!

We also recommend: Universal Replacement TENS Pads (please check compatibility before purchasing)

What users said: “Perfect size, no problems”.

“Will last if you make sure after using you store correctly”.

If you have any recommendations for other TENS machines for sciatica please get in touch through the contact page.

Be sure to check other sciatic nerve treatments on the Remedies page.

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