Comparison of TENS Units and EMS

Use this chart to compare TENS and EMS. Which method will work best for you?
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Compare TENS vs. EMS

PictureTENS and EMS Combo Unit
​Chronic pain can be a serious problem that causes both physical and mental issues. Pain management by TENS and EMS devices is sometimes confused. The two methods have different purposes and thus may have different results. It is important to know when to use each. Which one do you need? The information below can give you a quick and simple way to compare the differences between TENS and EMS. 
TENS = Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
EMS = Electrical Muscle Stimulation
Conclusion
​​The TENS units and EMS devices are similar in some ways.
  • Both deliver low-voltage electric currents for therapeutic purposes.
  • Both types of therapies are convenient to use at home and the patient controls the dose, generally by way of either a knob or a switch.
  • Both use an electric power supply, lead wires, and electrodes.
There are some devices that offer both TENS and EMS programs to choose from.  Basically, if your purpose is to get relief from low back pain, choose TENS. If you are looking to build muscle tone or prevent muscle atrophy after an injury, choose to use EMS. View TENS and EMS products.