Tens Machine

Sharonih

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CF (SJPdP to Santiago) March 15, 2018

• Nov 15, 2017

• #1

I have a small Tens Machine (Dr. Ho) and I am wondering if anyone has brought one with them on their Camino journey and if they have found it worthwhile to have.

 

Peter Fransiscus

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• Nov 16, 2017

• #2

Hi , when they use it at home they probably will.

Wish you well,Peter.

 

L

La Barre

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• Nov 17, 2017

• #3

Hi,
I took one and used it some. Should have used it much more. Finished in July and I am still walking like someone from the Ministry of Silly Walks. I will take it on my next Camino and use it more frequently and hope for a better outcome.

 

C clearly

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• Nov 17, 2017

• #4

What do you use it for?

 

L

La Barre

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Time of past OR future Camino

C. Frances, Roncesvalles to SdC 2010
C. Frances, SJPDP to Sdc 2012
C.Frances,SJPDP to Finisterre 2014
C.Portuguese, Lisbon to SdC(hopscotch) Sept. 2015
C. Frances SJPDP to Muxia 2017

• Nov 17, 2017

• #5

I use mine for lower back pain and cramping. My machine also has a muscle stimulant feature, which I will use on thigh and calf muscles.

 

nidarosa

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• Nov 17, 2017

• #6

I have only taken mine with me on the camino once, and quickly discovered that the daily walking and new routine worked wonders for my pretty much chronic pain. So luckily I don't have to take it anymore, though I am considering buying a Paingone Plus TENS pen to take with me just in case. I learnt the hard/stupid way that having electrical cables sticking out under my clothing while going through security was a bad idea ... Leaving them in your pack might also be a bit silly, so I'd advise you leave it in hand luggage, easily available, so you can take it out and show them if they ask. I was lucky - one of the security men had a granny who used hers a lot and they let me through.