Santa Medical - Electronic Pulse Massager Tens Unit ~~REVIEW~~

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Working in the health insurance industry, I can tell you first-hand that tens units are very much in demand.  Sadly, due to the fact that it's medical necessity and effectiveness is debatable among medical professionals, it's something that's not always covered under health insurance plans.  Tens units can also be expensive.

For those who may not know, tens units are battery operated devices designed to send electronic pulses through the skin in an effort to stimulate nerves and relieve pain.  I've heard of a lot of people using it to relieve back and neck pain.  With that said, being in my early forties, I'm beginning to experience more aches and pains than in the past, and suspect that it is mostly nerve-related.  Before attempting traditional medical treatment options, I've been looking forward to trying a tens unit first, which is why I accepted an offer to try this particular handheld unit from Santa Medical at a discounted cost in exchange for my honest review.

Upon opening my package, I found 4 electronic pads and 2 sets of leads. 4 AAA batteries, and my Santa Medical handheld Tens Unit.  The unit itself is about the size of a traditional cordless telephone.  There are various buttons on the unit, including six auto programs, speed increase and decrease, and manual mode buttons that allow you to select from one of three massage sensations.  Setup is very simple, and the detailed, easy-to-read instructions walk the user through each step.

The intensity range is from 0 to 80 volts.  The instructions recommend to begin with low intensity and work your way up, and learned the reasoning pretty quickly.  While I was initially irritated by the higher intensity, I found that by starting with the lowest intensity while I accustom myself to the device resulted in a multitude of relief!  The massage function on the back of my neck and shoulders was amazing, and much needed!  After using this unit, I can clearly see why these little powerhouses are in such high demand!! i7q9b4t5