iReliev Wireless TENS + EMS System

I recently received this wireless unit. Unlike the other reviews so far, I wanted it primarily for the EMS mode. It is a highly rated unit but there are a couple things you should know before you buy it. Pros: -Incredibly versatile! You can customize the stim so many ways to fit your needs. The stim levels go so high, it is unlikely you will ever need the highest. -It comes with a manual that is thorough and easy to read. Read it through once and you have it. -Works exactly as advertised. -The wireless version is worth every extra dollar. No wires, very discrete. Wear the receivers under your clothes and toss the control unit in your pocket or purse. Cons: It can be almost impossible to snap the electrode pads to the receivers! You may have to put the pad and receiver on the floor and push with all your weight through your heel many times. One snap was so impossible, I almost sent the whole thing back after 30 minutes of trying to get the pad to snap into the receiver unit. It finally gave way and I hope it loosens up. -The manual says the electrode pads only last for 20-30 uses. So before you buy this, make sure you know the investment continues. Four more pads costs $30 and you can go through 20 uses very fast. These pads aren't sold on Amazon right now but at the moment, the U. S. gets free shipping from the manufacturer. -It comes with a nifty carrying case in which the control unit and charger fit but, oddly, the receivers don't fit with the pads attached. I guess that's what baggies are for. So if you are willing to overlook a couple of quirks and if your wallet can afford the continuing investment you really get your money's worth out of this product. UPDATE: Just an update on the company's "20-30" uses of the electrode pads before needing replacement - I have used the pads significantly more than 30 times and they are still going strong. The key is that after use, be sure to put the plastic shield back on the pads and smooth out any air pockets. This way they don't dry out. Also, they have just come out with channel 3 and 4 receiver units. If you have a lot of pain spots on your body, you can have 4 of these babies going at once. Just be sure you order the electrode pads with the receivers because they don't come with them. Just a tip - after you set your program and start the stim, turn off the hand-held control unit to save battery. They don't have a "dollar electrode club" for the pads yet, as they do for the smaller one. I certainly hope they offer this soon to help defray the cost. Finally, I have dealt with customer service a couple times and they are friendly and helpful. They seem to be really excited about their product, which is important. For these reasons, I am updating my rating to 5 stars. Update 10 months later: I now use the TENS and EMS modes equally. No complaints at all. I have had to replace the electrode pads much less frequently than I originally thought I would. Also, my original con about the snap problem only happened that one time and I never saw the issue on any other pads.

This is a very compact device, but don't be fooled by its appearance. It absolutely all it claims to do. While we've only used it three times, we've found it easy and intuitive to set. The display is very bright. The settings are immediate, and the connectivity among units works effectively. We have stayed at the lower power levels (5 of 25) but found it can be much, much stronger. It very much feels like those used by chiropractors. So far, we've only used TENS. The pads are very sticky and are supposed to last for many uses, but we'll order more just in case. The charge has lasted 30 cumulative minutes so far. It has held its charge for a week. Relaxing and helpful, my wife loves it. No complaints.

Advantages: Wireless, many settings, TENS & EMS Therapies, Very Effective in calming severe pain (muscular & neuropathic.) Disadvantages: The #1-Constantly recharging pods & programmer during the day (to control the pain from a fractured cervical spine, I need the TENS going from dawn to dusk.) Moderate learning curve, I haven’t mastered programming several programs at once. If I wanted to do that, I would need 2-4 more pods because I’d be charging the other pods. I gave this 4 Stars due to the charging issue.

I give this five stars because it seems to be helping and it is very interesting. But the help is incremental. Since I started using it a few weeks ago, my lower back pain is less, and when I use it it feels sort of good, like a prickly massage that, though prickly, is still a massage. It has not given me rapid relief, but some relief is better than no relief. The thing is that the relief is so incremental that it is hard to know that it is happening and that this device is what is causing the relief. I think it is helping, but honestly I can't be sure. If you can afford it, it is worth trying and if you feel better, then great.

I am extremely pleased with this purchase. It is exactly what I needed and it’s very effective. Very well made.

Not worth $179. The wireless pad only stuck well one time despite following the manufacturer's directions. The remote and snap on tens unit "seem" to charge up but don't stay charged. The replacement pads are way overpriced. Despite setting the remote for 60 minutes, it only really stays on for about 10 minutes and then you have to reset the device again--this is after both the remote and the snap on tens unit being fully charged each time. I have one that I purchased from easy@Home that is easier to control (mind you it only stays on for a short time--about 15 minutes) and lets me know when it shuts off with a quiet beep. I'm able to discretely push the button on it and voila! I have pain relief again. I waited to long to open the box on the ireliev one for $179 to return it for a refund. I bought it because it was "supposed to stay on longer. P.S. The easy@Home one only cost $36. I would not recommend this ireliev TENS/EMS unit to anyone.

Pros: no issues with charging/long lasting battery. Liked being able to place them as needed and capability to add more "pucks" later. Cons: - Didn't stick well, especially on curved areas like shoulders. Doesn't bend well because the round puck is obviously flat/straight, which hindered the sticky pads from getting a good stick - This unit does not have NEARLY the power that my small,l $25 Tenker unit I got from Amazon. At full blast, it was just "ok". With my Tenker... I don't even go halfway up the power settings! In this case, dealing with the wire leads will be worth the power increase. - Others mentioned that it's a pain to press the "on" button on the pucks, especially when on your back or hard to reach. I thought "duh, just press 'on' before sticking it and you're good!" no. If the timer runs down or at other random times, the pucks will turn off. You cannot use the remote. So, after your 15 minutes or whatever you pick, you have to completely UNstick the pucks, and the on/off buttons are finicky to deal with. After several times holding the power button down, it'll finally turn on, then time to re-stick everything... to find that the remote is now off. It's just a huge hassle!!! I plan to keep my $25 Tenker from Amazon and sell this one back. Highly disappointed for the COST of the item! It does NOT have the power.

Excellent product. Really helps with my shoulder and lower back pain.