Expert Review of Santamedical TENS Unit Handheld Electronic Pulse Massager

TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.  In other words this massage is delivered by non-invasive electrodes attached to the skin.  TENS is widely used for pain management.  Musculo-skeletal discomfort like back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, tension in the shoulders and hips as well as foot pain can benefit from TENS massage. It should not be used on the head, near the heart, directly on the spinal column or on the front of the neck for protection of your health.

When I saw how small the unit itself was I was skeptical about how effective the treatment would be.  Well, I need to learn to never judge a book by it’s cover AND size doesn’t matter, LOL! This little TENS massager packs a punch with just 4 AAA batteries and 4 included reusable electrode attachment pads.  The massager offers a number of pre-programmed massage options and also the ability to adjust the intensity of the massage.

The first time I used the unit on my arms.  I placed one pad near my forearm and another one on my upper arm because I’d been experiencing tension from too much typing (hmmm :P).  I set it to just a basic massage at level 2 and it barely felt like anything.  So I turned it up by one notch at a time until I felt something that was more like massage.  Then I turned it up a few more notches just to see how it would affect my muscles.  Whoa! It was fun, and a little painful, to watch my arm jump involuntarily for a few seconds.
Next I attached the pads to my shoulders near my neck and the other set on my hips.  It was nice to be able to massage two areas at once with one program but adjust the intensity for each separately.
About the product:

Electronic tens pulse massager features microcomputer controls therefore you can easily adjust massager with available six automatic programs and three diverse styles of modes. The device has dual channel system; hence it can easily work two areas at one time. Recomended by doctors, this is best handheld tens massager in the market. Buy with Confidence, Santamedical unit is FDA approved. Quality – Santamedical unit is designed with quality and durability in mind. Our factory is ISO-9001 certified. It conforms to international medical standards of excellence in manufacturing

• Six Auto Modes (stimulation programs)
• Fully-adjustable Speed & Intensity
• High Frequency stimulation to relieve pain
• 4 Attachment pads included
• Power: DC 6V (4 AAA batteries included)
• Best unit for Stress, Muscle Soreness, Stiffness, or Chronic Pain.
• The Simplest Tens Pulse Massager Is Also the Most Advanced
• LCD shows massage style, intensity and time remaining.
• Three selectable massages
  Small and Lightweight – At only 5.3 Oz, is no bigger than a remote control, , this unit packs enough power to thoroughly massage your body, but can travel with you anywhere you like.