How to use a TENS machine for vagus nerve stimulation One of the newest and most exciting vagus nerve stimulation strategies is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation or TENS.

Who can use a TENS machine? According to Mills, “TENS machines can be used for chronic pain conditions such as back pain, arthritis, muscle pain, menstrual cramps and post-surgical pain.

It’s best to speak with a doctor before using TENS for diabetic neuropathy. Your doctor can advise on how frequently they recommend TENS based on your individual circumstances.

PITTSBURGH — This week's question for our "Ask Kelly" segment is about using a common TENS machine to treat difficult digestive issues.

Using a Tens machine – a portable device that stimulate nerves with tiny pulses of electricity – will not help back pain, doctors warn.

The best TENS machines use mild electrical currents applied by electrodes in pads placed on your back to stimulate your nerves with the aim of relieving pain during birth. The electrodes are ...