Electrical muscle stimulators, also known as E-Stim, is a devices that send electrical impulses to your muscles to promote muscle contractions. E-Stim works by attaching stick-on equipment, known as neurostimulation eletrodes, directly to the skin. These pads are connected by lead wires to a machine that transmits currents directly to the muscles.
With E-Stim, you can stimulate resting muscle fibres to improve their strength. It can also be useful in reducing chronic pain.
Other benefits of E-Stim include:
- Strengthens muscles
- Relaxes muscles
- Reduces muscle soreness
- Reducing joint pain and swelling
- Prevents muscle atrophy
- Enhances rehabilitation of muscles
- Increases range of motion for tight muscles or tendons
- Reduces stress and discomfort
- Improves blood flow and circulation