This is my first post on this forum.
For me the tens unit was a game changer for longer rides. Been using one for a couple of years to relieve back and shoulder pain and now can ride extended hours pain free. Recently did a Bun Burner Gold to Sturgis (not certified yet). I was getting tired and cranked the tens unit up high to help keep me awake and ran it that way for an hour. The result has been skin pain between the pad locations for almost two weeks so far.
For those using tens, easing pain is great, but avoid using it too high. There is very little info on line about harmful effects of using the device cranked up too high but for me it has been quite painful. For those who have back and shoulder pain and aren't using tens, you really want to give it a try.
For me the tens unit was a game changer for longer rides. Been using one for a couple of years to relieve back and shoulder pain and now can ride extended hours pain free. Recently did a Bun Burner Gold to Sturgis (not certified yet). I was getting tired and cranked the tens unit up high to help keep me awake and ran it that way for an hour. The result has been skin pain between the pad locations for almost two weeks so far.
For those using tens, easing pain is great, but avoid using it too high. There is very little info on line about harmful effects of using the device cranked up too high but for me it has been quite painful. For those who have back and shoulder pain and aren't using tens, you really want to give it a try.