Questions about TENS unit

[Fyzzio]

May I suggest for you to consult a Neuro Specialist Physical Therapist to answer your questions.

There are specific guidelines, but I wouldn't recommend for anyone without a health professional background to just go and apply them.
You can use TENS and EMS everywhere on your body unless it is contraindicated.
TENS and EMS are different 'currents' with different effects/ goals/ purposes/ impacts.
How many pairs of electrodes you can use depends on your machine.
While following general guidelines, electrode placement is different for every person and e.g. depends on the size of your muscle body.

Regards,
Fyzzio

[halcyon]

May I suggest for you to consult a Neuro Specialist Physical Therapist to answer your questions.

There are specific guidelines, but I wouldn't recommend for anyone without a health professional background to just go and apply them.
You can use TENS and EMS everywhere on your body unless it is contraindicated.
TENS and EMS are different 'currents' with different effects/ goals/ purposes/ impacts.
How many pairs of electrodes you can use depends on your machine.
While following general guidelines, electrode placement is different for every person and e.g. depends on the size of your muscle body.

Regards,
Fyzzio

Thanks for the info, Fyzzio. I'm not sure where I'd be able to find one of those PTs, but I have been reading up on TENS and know to be very careful with it. For instance, I know that you're not supposed to place the electrodes on the head, the thorax, or the front of the neck. My machine does allow you to use four pairs of electrodes at once, but since I'm just a beginner, I figure it's probably safest to use only one pair at a time. Anyway, your tips have definitely helped, and I appreciate your taking the time to respond.