ProVital TENS 2.0

✅Yes — a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) machine can help with sciatica for many people.

Here’s how it works and what to expect:

• Blocks pain signals → The mild electrical pulses interfere with pain signals traveling from the sciatic nerve to the brain, reducing the feeling of pain.
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  Boosts endorphins → It can stimulate the release of endorphins (your body’s natural painkillers).
  
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  Relaxes muscles → Sciatica pain is often made worse by muscle tension or spasms; TENS can help those muscles relax.
  
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  Non-drug option → Useful if you want to reduce reliance on pain medication.

🚩Important notes

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  Relief is temporary → It usually helps while using it (and sometimes for a few hours after), but it’s not a permanent cure.
  
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  Placement matters → For sciatica, electrode pads are typically placed on the lower back, buttock, or down the leg (but placement should follow professional advice).
  
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  Not for everyone → People with pacemakers, epilepsy, or certain health conditions should consult a doctor first.
  
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  Best used with other treatments → Stretching, physical therapy, and posture changes are usually part of a complete plan.

• The device sends small
  electrical impulses via electrode pads to the skin, targeting nerves in
  the area of pain.
• The impulses either
  block pain signals from being transmitted to the brain or stimulate the
  production of natural painkillers (endorphins).
• Users typically feel a
  gentle tingling or buzzing sensation during treatment.

No — a TENS machine does not cause nerve damage when used properly.

Here’s why:

✅ Safety of TENS

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  TENS uses very low electrical currents designed only to stimulate nerves at the skin’s surface.
  
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  The impulses are too weak to harm or “burn out” nerves.
  
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  It’s considered a non-invasive, drug-free, and safe therapy for most people.
  

⚠️ Things to watch for

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  Skin irritation: Sometimes the pads can cause redness or itching if left on too long.
  
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  Improper use: Using settings that are too strong may cause discomfort, but not permanent damage.
  
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  Not for everyone: People with pacemakers, epilepsy, heart problems, or during pregnancy (on the abdomen) should consult a doctor before use.

Normally, a TENS machine should reduce pain, not make it worse.

But in some cases, people might feel discomfort if it’s not used correctly.

⚠️ When TENS might feel worse

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  Too high intensity → If the settings are turned up too strong, it can feel uncomfortable or even painful.
  
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  Wrong pad placement → Pads placed directly over sensitive areas or nerves can cause irritation.
  
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  Long sessions without breaks → Extended use may cause muscle twitching or soreness.
  
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  Pre-existing sensitivity → Some people with nerve conditions may feel more sensitive to stimulation.
  

✅ The good news

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  These effects are temporary and stop once you lower the intensity or remove the pads.
  
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  A TENS machine does not cause lasting pain or damage.
  
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  Starting at a low setting and adjusting slowly usually prevents discomfort.
  

Yes 👍 — TENS machine pads are reusable, but only for a limited number of uses.

✅ What to know about reusability

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  Reusable many times → Most pads last anywhere from 20 to 30 uses before losing stickiness.
  
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  Skin care matters → Clean, dry skin makes them last longer. Oils, lotions, or sweat reduce adhesion.
  
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  Storage → Always put the pads back on the plastic sheet and store them in a sealed bag to keep them from drying out.
  
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  Cleaning → Some pads can be gently wiped with a damp cloth (not soaked) to refresh stickiness.
  
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  Replacement → Once they stop sticking or delivering good stimulation, it’s time to replace them.