A Good TENS Machine Choice
This POHAKU Dual Channel TENS Muscle Stimulator arrived with the tiny control unit almost fully charged. The USB charger and cable, the electrode pads and wires, as well as a drawstring carrying bag, were all in a box that seemed too small to hold it all, but did.<br /><br />This unit applies strong electrical impulses to the body, so I RTFM’ed before I tried it. The User Manual is relatively well translated from Chinese; it’s a treat from the norm of literally translated manuals that make no sense at all. It covers the unit’s features, safety precautions, operation, care and maintenance (plus info on TENS theory and techniques and some troubleshooting steps), and complements the largely self-explanatory control unit screen and buttons. Several tiny drawings show where the electrodes go on the body for various purposes; you’ll have to experiment to find the right configuration and the most effective of the 24 operating modes.<br /><br />After reading the User Manual, I plugged in the wires, stuck two of the incredibly sticky pads to my arm and turned the unit on. The startup impulse intensity is zero, so I used the control button to ramp it up, and—wow!<br /><br />The strength of the impulses even at about half intensity, which is as far as I went in my test, was impressive. I expected to not feel much, but I was wrong. This little thing packs a big punch!<br /><br />My long-standing doubts about “fad” health treatments tempered my initial positive reaction to this device, which I tested just enough to write this review. It works very well, but only time will tell if it’ll really relieve aches and pains, none of which I happened to have at the time. If you’re into electrical muscle stimulation as an alternative health treatment, this thoughtfully designed, high-quality powerhouse puts out more than enough juice to do the job. I enthusiastically rate it at five stars; whether it works for you or not is left as an exercise for the reader.
Rating: 5 stars