Wellness
It zaps you… in a good way.
Sure, it maysoundstrange, but its not like youre being hooked up for a Frankenstein-like science experiment.
But what is e-stim, exactly?
Read on for everything to know about the buzzy recovery unit taking over the fitness world.
What Is E-Stim?
Whats It Like To Use E-Stim?
You dont need a PT prescription or an advanced degree to try e-stim.
If youre wondering if youre going to feel like youre being electrocuted, Gutierrez promises thats not the case.
If applied correctly, it will feel like a tingling sensation on your skin, he explains.
It feels kind of weird, but also feels kind of good.
Just dont use an e-stim rig if you think you may bepregnant.
Pain relief that kicks in quickly and is cheaper and more practical than regular massages?
Its certainly worth trying.
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The brand also sells separate units specifically geared toward the abs or feet.
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Relationship Between Blood Flow and Performance Recovery: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study.
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Gabis, L. (2003).
Immediate influence of transcranial electrostimulation on pain and beta-endorphin blood levels: an active placebo-controlled study.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12544752/
Nussbaum, E. (2017).
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Treatment of Muscle Impairment: Critical Review and Recommendations for Clinical Practice.
Physiother Can.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5683854/
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Does TENS Reduce the Intensity of Acute and Chronic Pain?
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Using TENS for pain control: the state of the evidence.
