What is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy used to treat?

TENS therapy has been used or is being studied to relieve both chronic (long lasting) and acute (short-term) pain. Some of the most common conditions for which TENS has been used include:

• Osteoarthritis (or any kind of arthritis)
• Fibromyalgia (in muscles, tendons, joints including the spine)
• Leg pain or restless legs
• Tendinitis 
• Bursitis 
• Labour pain
• Chronic pain including cancer
• Low back pain from under or overuse
• Period pain including endometriosis
• Diabetes-related neuropathy or tingling in hands and feet
• Sciatica
• Tennis elbow
• Sore knees or any joint pain
• Tension headaches Cramps
• Muscle injury from trauma/disease
• Nerve inflammation
• General tension spots
• Poor muscle strength including after strokes to stimulate muscles
• Muscle stimulation and circulation
• Spinal cord injury
• Peripheral artery disease 
• Palliative care

The best areas to maximise your Comfee experience:

• Shoulders

• Upper and lower back

• Arms

• Calves

• Top half of your leg

Its best to use the Comfee over one large muscle rather than across two. Follow the band of the muscle and place long ways across for maximum stimulation.

NOTE: Please also refer to where shouldn't I use my Comfee question

The Comfee is a very safe device to use, however it shouldn't be placed on the following areas.

- Face

- Throat

- Genitals

Comfee or any TENS units are no suitable for anyone with a pace maker, and electrical implant or epilepsy. 

If at anytime during use you feel unwell or have any discomfort, please cease using and contact us for advice.

If you have DVT, heart problems, epilepsy, cancer, or fragile skin, check with your doctor before using a TENS unit.

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What is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy used to treat?

TENS therapy has been used or is being studied to relieve both chronic (long lasting) and acute (short-term) pain. Some of the most common conditions for which TENS has been used include:

• Osteoarthritis (or any kind of arthritis)
• Fibromyalgia (in muscles, tendons, joints including the spine)
• Leg pain or restless legs
• Tendinitis 
• Bursitis 
• Labour pain
• Chronic pain including cancer
• Low back pain from under or overuse
• Period pain including endometriosis
• Diabetes-related neuropathy or tingling in hands and feet
• Sciatica
• Tennis elbow
• Sore knees or any joint pain
• Tension headaches
  Cramps
• Muscle injury from trauma/disease
• Nerve inflammation
• General tension spots
• Poor muscle strength including after strokes to stimulate muscles
• Muscle stimulation and circulation
• Spinal cord injury
• Peripheral artery disease 
• Palliative care

TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Transcutaneous means across the skin. TENS is also called electrotherapy.

The TENS current passes electricity across the skin to stimulate the nerves and relieve pain. Small electrodes are put on the skin, and the electrodes are connected to the TENS device (Comfee) blocking pain signals by stimulating different nerves in the spinal cord. TENS also cause the release of endorphins — the body's natural pain relievers.

Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), also known as neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) or electromyostimulation describes the use of electric impulses to stimulate muscles to contract. 

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This is the process by which a range of electrical wave forms mimic the body's muscle contractions, passing gentle pulses through the body tissues and muscle groups, stimulating  blood flow and improving circulation, speeding the body’s natural healing or conditioning process. 

Are there any side effects with TENS?

TENS shouldn't be painful, but some people find it uncomfortable.

Some people get a skin irritation where the electrodes are attached.

When should TENS not be used?

TENS should not be used:

• on an open wound
• if your skin is irritated
• near sensitive areas, such as your eyes
• near a tumour or cancer
• on your head or chest
• at the front of the neck
• while driving or operating machinery
• in or around water

TENS should not be used by:

• women who are pregnant but not in labour
• people with a pacemaker or other implanted heart device
• people with a cochlear implant
• people with epilepsy

Make sure that the supplier is registered with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

Download Power3 quick start manual

1.      Plug Electrode pads into Electrode wires (outline graphic 4)

2.      Plug other side of Electrode wires into Comfee at top. (outline graphic 5)

Wires don’t have a left and right, either side is fine, you can use one side or both.

3.      On the device, the left Ch1 controls the left set of pads and the right Ch2 controls the right set of pads.

4.      Once switched on, use the F (function) key to choose TENS, EMS or Fitness. Holding this button down will also adjust the timer between 15, 30 and 45mins.

5.      The Ch1 and Ch2 will control the intensity levels. The UP and DOWN will select the different programs/sensation patterns.

6.      Remove sticky pad cover and place onto clean dry skin.  You’re good to go!

OTHER NOTES:

If you change between functions or programs, the intensity will go back to 1.

TENS and EMS modes have 20 different programs with 16 levels of intensity.

Fitness has 10 modes and 16 levels of intensity

If you do not have the Electrode wires plugged in the device, the Ch intensity levels will not change.

Device battery lasts for 5 hours. 

LOOKING AFTER YOUR PADS:

-        Attach pads on clean, dry skin.

-        You can clean the sticky side of the pad with soap and water however do not get the back or wires wet.

-        Always put protective cover back on the pads when not in use.

Sticky pads should last 40+ applications if looked after.

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QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS:

1.      Turn on both remote and device. Green light will appear on device front face.

2.      Plug Electrode pad into underside of device so that both clips are locked in (outline graphic 3)

3.      Use the F (function) key to change programs, hold down F key to toggle between A (Auto) and M (Manual) modes.

4.      + - button will control the intensity levels.

5.      Remove sticky pad cover and place onto clean dry skin. You’re good to go!

OTHER NOTES: 

If you change between functions or programs, the intensity will go back to 1.

6 different programs on Auto with 16 levels of intensity.

9 different programs on Manual with 16 levels of intensity.

The difference between Auto and Manual is Auto modes are in cycles and will vary the sensation and current whereas manual mode will be a consistent pulse.

Batter will last for 5 hours. 

FOOT PAD:

1. Make sure the clips on the device are firmly pressed in and secure on the footpad.

2. Turn on device and remote. You are good to start natigating and enjoying your footpad.

Clean with a damp cloth when needed, making sure to avoid mental clips.

LOOKING AFTER YOUR PADS:

-        Attach pads on clean, dry skin.

-        You can clean the sticky side of the pad with soap and water however do not get the back or wires wet.

-        Always put protective cover back on the pads when not in use SHINY SIDE ON STICKY PAD.

Sticky pads should last around 40+ applications if looked after. 

We use Australia Post for all our sending needs.

All posting is now free of charge within Australia!

For New Zealand customers small sticky pad orders are $6, Standard parcels are $9 and express is $16.  All of these have been subsidised by Comfee to make it cheaper for you.  Please also note postage timeframes in separate tab.