You should not use TENS under any the following circumstances
- If you have a heart pacemaker or have a heart rhythm problem
- If you have epilepsy
- During the first six months of pregnancy
- When driving or operating machinery
- If you are suffering from acute, feverish or infectious diseases
- Near heart monitors or alarms
- To mask or relieve undiagnosed pain
Do not start treatment until the cause and source of pain or problem has been diagnosed by a medical practitioner.
If you are in any doubt about any of these warnings, consult your medical advisor.
TENS, which stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, is a treatment that uses low-level electrical currents to manage pain. A TENS unit delivers these small electrical pulses to the painful area. This disrupts pain signals traveling to the brain, providing pain relief and muscle relaxation.
Additionally, TENS can stimulate the body's production of endorphins, natural chemicals that help block pain.
EMS, or electrical muscle stimulation, uses electrical currents to trigger muscle contractions. This technique offers various benefits:
- Strengthens weak muscles: EMS helps improve muscle weakness by directly stimulating contractions, even in muscles that are difficult to activate with traditional exercise.
- Builds muscle mass: EMS can help increase muscle size by forcing deeper muscle fiber engagement, similar to what happens during intense workouts.
- Reduces signs of aging: By stimulating muscles, EMS may help maintain muscle tone and improve appearance, potentially reducing some signs of aging.
- Minimizes swelling: EMS can promote blood circulation, which may help reduce swelling and fluid buildup.
- Provides pain relief: Similar to TENS, EMS might disrupt pain signals and stimulate endorphin production, offering pain relief.
- Supports wound healing: By improving circulation and potentially reducing inflammation, EMS may aid the wound healing process.
