Where to Buy a Portable TENS Unit

A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit is the most common nerve stimulator that is purchased. It treats many conditions, including low-back pain, arthritis, headaches and joint pain. The unit works by sending electrical impulses to your nerves while blocking pain signals from reaching your brain. TENS units can be purchased with or without a prescription, and many places sell them.

Doctor

• You can, of course, get this piece of equipment through your doctor. He can provide one for you or write a prescription for one so that you can pick up a TENS at your local medical supply store. With this way, you can ask your medical insurance to pay for the unit.

Amazon.com

• You can purchase a TENS unit from Amazon.com. The website sells many varieties, and they can be bought new or used. The most inexpensive ones sold for about $42 used and $49 new in September 2009

Lgmedsupply.com

• You can buy many different kinds of TENS units from the Lgmedsupply.com website. It sells new units for as low as $24.99 and provides free electrode placement charts and manuals.

Medicalproductsonline.org

• Medicalproductsonline.org offers several TENS units. An advanced TENS unit with dual channels can be purchased new on the website for $24 and comes with a five-year warranty.

Protherapysupplies.com

• Protherapysupplies.com lists very reasonably priced TENS units. They start at $24.95. The website also offers to ship the item the same day you make your purchase.