Good morning boytos, I use my Tens machine daily, since I have a titanium plate I can no longer use it on my neck, but I use it on my arms, mid/lower back and my scalene/scapular muscles I find it does help with the muscle spasms, I also have laser therapy twice weekly and massage once a week (I go to physio)which is suppose to help with inflamation but I do not see or feel I get results as my scalene muscles, biceps and scapular muscles are very tight and bulge(you can see and feel the bulges) sorry I have never used lidoderm patch. If you have a chance to try a tens machine go for it, just adjust the machine slowly as it does give you a jolt if not careful, hope this helps. Bunz