Question
I HAVE A FRIEND WHO HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CHEST PAINS (NOT HEART RELATED!!  PULLED MUSCLE) AND HE HAS BEEN USING HIS TENS UNIT ACROSS THE CHEST WALL.  I HAD READ ONLINE THAT THIS WAS UNSAFE AS IT COULD STOP THE HEART, AND ALSO FROM MANY OTHERS, THAT THEY DO IT WITH NO ILL EFFECTS AND ARE INSTRUCATED TO DO SO.  COULD I HAVE YOUR OPINION ON THIS?  IS IT SAFE, AND IF SO, IS THERE A PROPER AND IMPROPER WAY HE SHOULD BE DOING THIS?  THANK YOU!!

Answer
Hello Krystie,

  I hope your friend went to see a cardiologist! It is not recommended to use and device that uses any type of current over the heart!  If they think it's muscle related he should see a doctor of chiropractic to determine the cause and recieve the correct treatment.

Have a great day,
Dr. Brendon O'Brien D.C.