Received a TENS yesterday

[just1ofamillion ICN Member Find all posts View Profile Close just1ofamillion]

My pt gave me a tens unit, and basically said to put it where it hurts. Which places have you guys found to be helpful? My pain is very low in the pubic bone region..and I don't think I can put it down there... haha. Anyway, any help would be appreciated.

[anigro07 ICN Member Find all posts View Profile Close anigro07]

TENS frequencies question

With a TENS unit, you generally want to make an "X" across the pain. For example, if your kneecap was the problem, you'd want one pad above, one pad below, and one on either side. You might have to experiment with suprapubic pain.

Could you tell us what settings your doc recommended for using the unit?

[greeneyes ICN Member Find all posts View Profile Close greeneyes]

When I use my tens, I make an x as suggested in the previous post. I put 2 leads right above my pubic area and 2 leads near my hip bones, hope that helps.

[waterflow ICN Member Find all posts View Profile Close waterflow]

I actually did put mine above the bladder and then one above that on my lower stomach. Only thing is I highly recommend shaving first. I didn't the first time and wow! ha I was never told about making an X with anything and I had to move mine around. Due to skin getting sore and itchy. So, sometimes they were right above the other and sometimes across from each other.