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As electrotherapy grows in popularity, so does its presence online. But some places, like ecommerce sites or misinformed websites, provide incomplete resources for those trying to understand electrotherapy. Contrary to what many of these places suggest, TENS Units and EMS devices are not the same thing. It’s important to know the differences between the two and how either or both can benefit you. Check out these quick facts about TENS Units and EMS devices and learn which one is right for your needs.
1) What does TENS stand for?
TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. The word “transcutaneous” means “through the skin.”
2) What does EMS or NMES stand for?
EMS stands for electrical muscle stimulation. EMS is also know as NMES or Neuromuscular electrical stimulation.
3) What are the main differences and similarities between TENS Units and EMS Devices?
When looking at the facts about TENS Units and EMS devices, it’s important to get a good understanding of how these two devices compare on a basic level. As the names would suggest, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation units stimulate the nerves, while EMS devices stimulate the muscles. However, each are using electrical impulses to do so. The electrical impulses travel through the skin to the nerves and muscles via electrode pads. Electrodes act as conductors, so as a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit or EMS machine generates electrical impulses, they’re delivered via electrode pads through the skin. The pads are strategically placed on different areas of the body, wherever one needs relief.
4) What is a TENS Unit used for?
The purpose is to provide drug-free, non-invasive pain relief.
5) How does a TENS Unit help with pain?
By stimulating the nerves at the area of pain, two things happen. For one, the electrical currents are known to stimulate the release of endorphins. Endorphins (named after morphine) are the body’s natural painkiller. They’re also known to create a sort of euphoria, like morphine.
The other way is explained by something called the gate control theory. This theory says that non-painful sensations will close the “gate” to the painful ones. In other words, a non-painful signal to the brain cannot exist at the same time as a painful signal. The electrical current creates a pleasant, tingling, massage-like sensation on the area where applied, blocking the pain signals from the brain.
6) What does an EMS Device do?
Like the name would suggest, EMS devices stimulate the muscles. This causes the muscles to repeatedly contract and relax, working like a passive exercise. Rather than helping with pain, the main function behind an EMS device is to help with muscle growth and recovery. When an EMS machine stimulates the muscles, it helps to increase blood flow to the area, in turn decreasing inflammation and encouraging growth.
7) What is a TENS Unit used to treat?
Since transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation units are used for pain relief, it’s useful in plenty of situations. They may also be used for acute pain, chronic pain, carpal tunnel, lower or upper back pain, joint pain or even arthritis. Smaller, portable units like the iReliev TENS Unit can even be worn throughout the day to provide pain relief whenever it’s needed.
8) What is an EMS Device used for?
EMS Devices can be applied to muscles anywhere, whether it be the legs, arms, shoulders or feet. EMS devices should be used if you’ve recently become injured and need to rest, but still want to work the muscles to prevent weakening or atrophy. An EMS Device is great for athletes or others who are going through muscle rehabilitation after an injury. Again, a portable device like the iReliev TENS + EMS Pain Relief & Muscle Stimulator can be worn throughout the day, even during training or sports practice.
By Mike Williams | February 24th, 2017 | 1 Comment
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Hey Mike,
Very Informative. I am sharing this with my friends and also on my twitter. You explained this very well. But do you know what is the future of Tens Machines ?
Let me know your views.
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Oh no no we don't use it all ..
That's the best option, let your immune system take the fight on. Have you had a flew jab before? My dad had one and he doesn't recommend it; apparently he gets more stick than he used to before he took the flew jab.my lil brother just took them today. I avoid all what doctors recommends they just drug pushers. I research online dr mercola is good.
it is great way for blocking pain without tablets I use the tens option for pain and the ems option is great for rebuilding muscle. i suggest everyone to research it and Dr Hulda Clark zapper you be shi tting out parasites and feel hundred time better. Infrared light therapy is good for vitamin d.
That's the best option, let your immune system take the fight on. Have you had a flew jab before? My dad had one and he doesn't recommend it; apparently he gets more stick than he used to before he took the flew jab.
I tend to avoid them my self, I do use a steroid cream though (I have a little bit of eczema).
Aahan . It's a good info but I normally don't trust such electro pain killers or reliefs that have such higher radiations or electricity it can be proven fatal in later life,
it is great way for blocking pain without tablets I use the tens option for pain and the ems option is great for rebuilding muscle. i suggest everyone to research it and Dr
I personally refused the flu jab.
you see by injecting your bypassing your immune system read about rockfeller vaccines etc.
if you get phone call for smart meter refuse it has huge amount of radiation, just type in smart meter in you tube.
if you buy a small cheap bare bone head phone amp from ebay and plug in coil mic you can hear the radiation buzzing from a device. This tells you the distance you should be from the device, less noise the better.
oh my god you use steroid cream lolz ha my bro uses this but he stopped because it made his skin worse he looked like something out horror movie with skin peeling off on his arms and body.
nah they safe lolz they run on batteries. radiation from them is low, they are medical devices they go through testing. They have far less radiation than phone. But are ripp off they run off 555 timer chip.
Wese sir k dard k liye .. 11 bar darod shareef awal o Akhri or 21 martaba ' alam nashraah ' surah parha Karen . Ya isi tarah surah faateha 21 martaba sir pe hath rakh k . Allah shifa de ga , ye bijli ki radiations apny dimagh me dakhil na Karen . Ye nuskhaah b azma k dekh len .
Naaah baba . Pehly hi mera dimagh kharaab ha .. bijli k current gaaen to ulat k gir pare ga .
Oh that's very sad .bhai my urdu language is weak.
Well it's too late for the Smart Meters, I recently had one installed. To be honest it is a negative for other reasons as well; my electricity bill has just increased... -_-I personally refused the flu jab.
you see by injecting your bypassing your immune system read about rockfeller vaccines etc.
if you get phone call for smart meter refuse it has huge amount of radiation, just type in smart meter in you tube.
if you buy a small cheap bare bone head phone amp from ebay and plug in coil mic you can hear the radiation buzzing from a device. This tells you the distance you should be from the device, less noise the better.
oh my god you use steroid cream lolz ha my bro uses this but he stopped because it made his skin worse he looked like something out horror movie with skin peeling off on his arms and body.
LOL I remeber, mnay b ply dfa app ko sir g kha tha... Sorry again.Oh that's very sad .
I'm your sister .
I just said such things who have radiations in it can be proven fatal later life, I've experienced such things but it only proved to be harmful .
Oh that's very sad .
I'm your sister .
I just said such things who have radiations in it can be proven fatal later life, I've experienced such things but it only proved to be harmful .
Nahi janaab , . I'm al nisa.Well it's too late for the Smart Meters, I recently had one installed. To be honest it is a negative for other reasons as well; my electricity bill has just increased... -_-
I use those Sony £10 earphones and Skullcandy headphones.
As for the cream; I know the feeling... I had to change probably around 10 creams (Steroid and non-steroids) before I found one which worked for my skin.
LOL I remeber, mnay b ply dfa app ko sir g kha tha... Sorry again.
Laikin app ki profile bilkul private thi tb, male/female b nahi likha hua tha.