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Can i use a tens machine on my back if i've got scheaurmanns disease. been told i can not and don't know why?

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Yes: I'm not aware of any contraindication to tens in patients with scheurmann's disease.

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/8/2013

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