A TENS machine is a natural pain relief solution, a small battery-powered device that has leads connected to sticky pads called electrodes. This device helps manage chronic pain, labour pain, neuropathic pain and so much more. While the unit is the power source, the electrodes do all the hard work. Caremax has a wide range of TENS pads and TENS machine replacement pads for sale in Australia.

TENS Electrode Pads FAQ

Q: What are TENS Machine pads?

A: Electrodes are attached directly to the skin. When the machine is turned on, these pads will deliver small electrical impulses that you experience as a tingling sensation. The electrical impulses can reduce the feelings of pain going to the spinal cord and brain. The electrodes themselves are small, flat, bandage-like pads that are attached to the skin with tape, or with an existing adhesive gel on the inside. Pads are most commonly shaped like a square or rectangle and, when used properly, they can be reused for up to 20-30 treatments. Other things to consider when using TENS machine pads include:

• Make sure the machine is turned off before attaching electrodes to your skin.
• They should only be applied to clean and dry skin where there are no cuts, grazes, or irritation. Wash your skin after removing the pads at the end of each treatment.
• If the skin is irritated you may need to consider using a different type of pad, such as silicone rubber pads.

Q:How long will the electrode pads last?

A:The electrodes on TENS units can be identified as sticky pads that attach to the skin. These pads are generally reusable for up to 20-30 times if used correctly as directed in our blog. However, this will depend on several factors, such as:

• Duration of the treatment. Longer treatments will wear out the electrodes quicker.
• Regularly switching between each pair of electrodes between each day of use. This will provide the first set about 24 hours to completely dry, which will expand the usage time.
• Regular cleaning of the electrodes helps prevent debris and the buildup of dirt.
• Whether you have a lot of body hair, we recommend shaving areas that need to be treated or keeping it on bare skin.

Q:Are they compatible with Omron TENS Machine?

A:Unfortunately, they are not compatible with OMRON TENS machine. Although they look quite similar, OMRON TENS has its own special size connector, which is different from the generic 3.5mm snap on the market.