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TENS therapy for back pain: benefits and how it works
Discover how TENS therapy provides drug-free back pain relief, how to use a TENS unit safely, and what conditions may benefit from this treatment.
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Published Date: Aug 20, 2025
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What does a TENS unit do for back pain?
Can a TENS unit help relax back muscles?
How to use a TENS unit for back pain
When to use a TENS unit for back pain
Who shouldn’t use a TENS unit?
TENS unit side effects
Back pain relief: TENS plus movement
Hybrid-form impulse therapy (HFIT) for back pain
PT tip: Use TENS along with exercise therapy
How Hinge Health can help you
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