What is Tens? 
Tens stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, It is a drug free method of pain relief that has been used successfully to treat a wide variety of muscle and joint problems, as well as many other painful conditions such as Arthritis and Migraines. Recent decades have witnessed dramatic progress in pain research, which has provided new insights into the neuropsychological basis of pain. The discoveries of the physiological mechanisms of pain control have led to new conceptual aspects of the perception of pain. Even more important is that these discoveries have paved the way for the development of new technologies and methods used for the alleviation of pain. One of these methods is TENS.

TENS uses electrical impulses to stimulate the nerve endings at or near the site of pain, diminishing the pain and replacing it with a tingling or massage like sensation. Tens simulates the nerves, muscles and cells via surface skin by low electricity to make the brain produce endorphin naturally and then to reach the goal of relieving syndromes and stopping pain. There is at present abundant evidence that TENS provides a highly efficient tool for the alleviation of pain without any side effects.

How Does Tens Work? 
TENS works by stimulating an extra flow of sensory signals that travel into the central nerve system ( CNS ). These signals induce the release of endorphins (The bodies own natural pain killer) into the blood stream and act similarly to medication. Hundreds of clinical reports exist concerning the successful use of TENS for various types of conditions such as low back pain (LBP), myofascial and arthritic pain, sympathetically mediated pain, bladder incontinence, neurogenic pain, visceral pain and post surgical pain.

Three Functions of Tens for Pain Relief

Pain Relief System

TENS Principle: Gate Control System
According to the gate control theory of pain, there is a "gating system" in the central nervous system that opens and closes to let pain messages through to the brain or to block them. TENS stimulates the A fiber which "closes the gate" and reduces the pain.

What is EMS? 
EMS stands for Electrical Muscle Stimulation. It is predominately used by doctors and physical therapists to prevent, or reduce muscle atrophy. Atrophy is the weakening and loss of muscle tone, which is usually experienced after surgeries or injuries. For rehabilitation of weakened body conditions, EMS is applied, which progressively increases in load intensity. With EMS as with normal exercise, a person’s body adapts to its intensity and its workload. EMS can replicate many of the benefits of exercise without risk of injury or without any pressure on the joints.

How Does EMS Work? 
The body uses miniscule amounts of electricity in two ways. 

For EMS to clone the actions of the body's natural neural impulses, they are introduced in pulse trains, at the body's natural functional frequencies (rate). How EMS works is to activate an extra flow of motor signals travelling from the Central Nerve System (CNS) to the muscles to cause them to contract (Exercise). Electrical muscle stimulation, EMS, works by sending electronic stimulation to the muscle; thus allowing the muscle to contract hundreds of times per minute. This contracting of the muscles increases blood flow to the muscles which benefits tired aching muscles; and expedites the healing. The muscle stimulation assists in rebuilding injured muscles when you are unable to physically exercise.

EMS is not a replacement for normal exercise, however, it is very beneficial in increasing the blood circulatory flow to the region of injury. This hastens the rehabilitation period after injury or physical trauma. It can rapidly heal injury, builds up strength in specific muscle groups, mobilizes contractions in soft-tissues and increases the range of joint movement.