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Where do TENS electrodes go again?

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alana39 · 19/10/2009 11:59

Have just taken my old TENS machine out of the bag and the instructions aren't there (last used 5 and 6.5 years ago!). I know it's one electrode either side of spine, but can anyone remind me how far up? Don't need immediately but want to test and due in 10 days.
TIA

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lucygreen · 19/10/2009 12:47

some people advise that you should use tens or other stim below the hart at all times as it works on using a minor electric curent on you!

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beautifulgirls · 19/10/2009 14:07

After googling...
"The electrode placement pads need to be positioned 40-50mm above and below an imaginary line drawn with the navel. 75mm apart on either side of the spine."

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alana39 · 19/10/2009 16:26

Oh thankyou beautifulgirls - now feel very lazy for not having googled myself but thought someone would just know

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StarlightMcKenzie · 19/10/2009 18:46

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GordonBrownsTeaLady · 19/10/2009 18:47

very good starlight, i was going to suggest 4 on the midwife's arse.

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