Pure Enrichment PurePulse Trio TENS & EMS Muscle Stimulator + Heat - Advanced Relief with 9 TENS Modes, 7 EMS Modes, 2 Heat Settings, Dual Channels + Convenient Portable Belt Clip & Storage Bag

So I will preface this by saying that I have recommended TENS units for patients before (I know what it is, and I know there is good science behind it). However, I had never actually tried it myself. However, some nagging injuries seem to be piling up as I get older, so I figured I would give it a try. I was very pleasantly surprised. This was easy to setup and actually felt like I was getting a massage. I think I preferred the EMS setting with high heat, but TENS with low heat also felt very nice.I used it first on my low back, and then also tried it about my knee that I had injured recently. Was easiest to use on my back since there isn't much hair to pull on the pads, but it worked well around my knee as well. Has a nice convenient pouch for carrying and easily chargers via USB C. It made my aches and pains better, and I can completely understand how his helps with chronic pain after finally seeing what it feels like myself. Will definitely continue to use myself and continue to recommend!

The Pure Enrichment Pure Pulse Trio Tens & Ems Muscle Stimulator does just that, with heat + muscle stimulation with electrical pulse help relief muscle pain and more. It can be used in different places for treatment. There are multiple settings for you to use and also safety instructions for where not to and how to use. Before using it, you should read all instructions and if you are sure, consult with your doctor if you can use this TENS unit. For the most part it is safe. I used it to help stimulate my bad back muscles and it was soothing. I recommend this.

The good.-Works well as a TENS unit. The intensity can be set quite high compared to other units.-Unit looks nice and fairly easy to use.-Charges with USB C and lasts for quite a few sessions before needing to recharge.-Has heat function. The pads warm quickly and cycles on for about 3-4 minutes and off for 3-4 minutes.-Has a clip to hook onto pantwaist or belt.The bad...and these are definitely dealbreakers for meThe pads: The pads are proprietary with no replacements currently. They connect through the same port as the charging port (USB C). They go to a pad that does not have any gel adhesive. You have to apply the gel pads on the electrode pads before use. You'd have to find these pads somewhere to replace them...I could not find any.The clip: You attach the clip. To the back. Mine kept falling off so I tried to reinsert the clip, then it broke. So this was totally useless and a weak bracket that was supposed to hold the clip onto the unit.The price: Currently a price of 100$ is quite steep for the added function of heat and only 2-channels. There are 4-channel units for about half the cost. I guess you pay more for the heating option. The unit can only do the elecrical stimulation or the heat. You can't use them at the same time.I've used an old reliable 2-channel, analog unit and a more current 4-channel, rechargeable, digital unit and theyvwork great and have a vast source of replacement pads. The pads can be cleaned with dishsoap and air dry with good results for re-use. But that only lasts for so long and replacing the electrodes are inevitable. Even with gel pads available it would be a bit cumbersome and troubling to replace. But the extra cost for just the heat option is still a bit much.

I've used a TENS system a couple of times before, and although I was skeptical, they do in fact work and this unit is no exception. This arrives as a fairly complete package with a nice storage bag you can store everything in. The unit itself feels like it is built about as sturdy as a cordless phone (which is good, as they are pretty tough), and while I wouldn't abuse it, I'm sure it will withstand the test of time. It has a belt clip you can attach to the back which isn't the most robust ever, but it is functional. It is also nice to see that it uses a standard USB-C port to charge, and I'm glad to see the decline of proprietary chargers for things like this. In addition to the base function, the heat setting is a nice bonus, and the muscle stim setting worked as expected as well.The electrode pads are connected to the unit through the same USB-C port you use to charge it which is nice as it keeps the ports to a minimum. Setup is easy enough; you apply a gel pad to the electrode pads and place them where you want them. When you're done with it you remove the gel pads, put the cover back on them and put them in a bag for storage. Replacement gel pads are available, but as of the time of this writing a replacement electrode pad assembly is not. While that is a part which can wear out on a system such as this, it isn't an immediate need item, and with a 5-year warranty, they've got a little while to get that sorted out.Overall, this is a good system that offers several functions over others like it, and it is more powerful than you might expect. It is built well, and it comes in a nice complete package, but due to its design it does not use conventional electrode pads like most and requires proprietary replacements that do not appear to be available yet. Despite the lack of this replacement part availability for now, given the 5-year warranty I am confident that it will only be a temporary situation.

This item doesn't use any of the standard TENS pad replacements. Instead they use a gel pad that must be replaced. When I tried to find how to replace pads, I was unable to do so. When I contacted customer service, they told me the replacements pads were not available yet. The device uses an unusual set of pads that are unwieldy to use. I even found the controls somewhat confusing to use based on how it responded to my tapping the control buttons. It's a nice looking device but there are less expensice easier to use devices out there.