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Will i have to get poked with a needle when i get a transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: Tens is a non-invasive, safe nerve stimulation intended to reduce pain, both acute and chronic.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

No: Sticky pads no needles.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 7/16/2013

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