Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Asked 9 months ago

Where to put tens pads for shoulder pain?

I pulled something in my shoulder at the gym and it's quite painful. I have a TENS machine at home. Can someone tell me the correct placement for the pads on the shoulder to relieve this pain?

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Pooja Singh Pooja Singh Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Shoulder pain! Ugh, another reason I can't sleep properly. For TENS pads, I usually just slap 'em on wherever the muscle feels tightest, like the top of my shoulder or around the blade. It's like a mini massage, but I still end up counting sheep. Definitely gives some temporary relief though!

Ankit Patel Ankit Patel Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

For shoulder pain, TENS pads can be placed around the painful area, often on the upper shoulder muscle or near the shoulder blade. While a TENS unit is a one-time purchase, consider if the pain is chronic. Sometimes, a proper diagnosis from a doctor, even if it involves a few tests, saves a lot more money and discomfort in the long run than just managing symptoms.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Shoulder pain, ah, I ignored mine for too long and it got worse, trust me. For TENS, you generally put the pads on the muscle where the pain is, like the trapezius or deltoid. But seriously, please get it checked by a doctor or physiotherapist. Don't make my mistake of waiting until it becomes a big problem.

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Kavita Deshmukh Kavita Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Ho na, shoulder pain bahut dukhi karta hai. TENS pads ke liye, generally, jahaan muscles tight ya painful feel hote hain, wahaan lagate hain, jaise shoulder ke upar ya blade ke paas. Lekin, thoda warm compress bhi lagakar dekho, woh bhi achha lagta hai. Always be gentle with your body.

Amit Shah Amit Shah Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I'm not a doctor, so can't give medical advice. But for my shoulder pain, when I use a TENS unit, I place the pads on the top of my shoulder, where the neck meets, and another one further down on the muscle of my upper back. It helps me personally with temporary relief.

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Deepa Sharma Deepa Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I just recovered from terrible shoulder pain. My physiotherapist showed me to place one TENS pad on the top of my shoulder (trapezius muscle) and the other one just below my shoulder blade. It really helped with the muscle spasms and pain relief. But this was specific to my condition, so definitely get a professional opinion!

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Shoulder pain is tough. TENS pads usually go on the muscle around the pain. Hope it helps.

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