Electrodes are a vital part of your TENS Unit and muscle stimulator. Without them, you’ve got a machine turned on and doing absolutely nothing for the affected area. Unfortunately, electrodes don’t last a lifetime and will need to eventually be replaced. But the good news is that the better the quality of the electrodes you purchase, the longer the lifespan. Spending a little bit of extra money now will save you plenty of money in the future.

A good quality pack of TENS electrodes can last you up to 15 treatments. This is not the time to go for the knock-off brands. Instead, choose reputable companies –especially American brand names for the gel. The key is to have good gel on the electrodes themselves that can be reapplied as many times as possible. To further increase the lifespan of your electrodes, we recommend purchasing a TENS Care Kit. The kit comes with conductive spray, lotion, and a preparation dropper which will protect your skin and make the stimulation more effective.

We already mentioned before about the benefits of choosing silver over carbon electrodes and if you haven’t read that blog post, please do. You’ll be using this machine multiple times, so be prepared with plenty of electrodes.