EMS vs TENS: What are the differences?
Different stimulation devices may look similar at a glance, but they do serve different purposes. Let’s do a comparison of EMS vs TENS unit. Find out why you shouldn’t use a TENS unit as a part of your muscle training program or use an EMS device to treat your lower back pain, because doing so would be a waste of your time and money. EMS vs TENS EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) device – stimulates your muscles to make them contract. By combining muscle stimulation into your training, you can effectively intensify your workout to make it more efficient. TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) unit – stimulates your nerves to keep pain signals from reaching your brain. A feel-good brain chemical is produced in your body that is both a natural pain killer and a counter to feelings of stress. Both TENS and EMS are similar in that they provide low voltage electric pulses to stimulate your body and make you feel better. EMS is most commonly used to: