Massage with a TENS machine
Massage with a TENS machine - It's that easy!
In addition to TENS therapy, EMS muscle building and pelvic floor training, you can use a TENS machine to relieve stress and relax with the help of a massage. As is usual with a TENS machine, you can use it easily and comfortably at home on the sofa or, for example, in the office at work. So if you want to relieve stress quickly, you don't have to go to a massage practice first, but can start right away. In addition to the soothing sensation, a massage with a TENS machine increases blood flow[1] to the affected area by transmitting electrical impulses to your muscles via the pads. In addition, TENS therapy causes your body to release endorphins, which help to reduce stress[2]. Similar to traditional massage, you can use a TENS massage on different parts of your body using the different pads. Below you will find an overview of the different devices and electrodes that you can best use for a massage.
TENS unit and electrodes for a massage
You can use a TENS massage for the following areas of application
Thanks to the different fits of our TENS pads, you can use a TENS massage on different parts of the body, for example the neck, the back, the thighs, but also the calves and the feet. The application of a TENS massage can help you the most if you use it after a TENS application. Here you will find an overview of our TENS applications.
TENS Massage of the neck
If you suffer from neck tension, you are not alone. Every year, about 30-50% of the adult population suffers from neck pain[3]. Here, the use of our neck pad with a TENS machine can help you. Thanks to the special fit, you can easily attach the pad to your neck.
Our TENS neck electrode
Program recommendation with our STIM-PRO X9: P31 & P32
TENS massage in the area of the lumbar spine
You can use our back pad for a massage in the area of the lumbar spine. Often the pain and tension are caused by lumbago or a slipped disc. In addition to the use of TENS for pain relief[4], a soothing massage can help you to relieve the pain.
Our back-pad
Program recommendation with our STIM-PRO X9: P31 & P32
Massage on the thighs
The thighs are another popular body region from which you can relax the muscles with a massage. Our universal 10x5 cm pads are best suited for this. You can use them for the leg extensors (quadriceps) as well as for the leg flexors (biceps femoris). The pads are included in the delivery of the TENS EMS machine STIM-PRO X9.
To the 10x5 cm universal pads
Program recommendation with our STIM-PRO X9: P31 & P32
Shoulder massage with a TENS machine
You can use our shoulder pad for a shoulder massage. With the help of the fit, you can comfortably attach it to your shoulder. Shoulder and neck pain are often related. You can relieve this tension with a massage.
To the shoulder pad
Program recommendation with our STIM-PRO X9: P31 & P32
Foot massage with TENS
You can also use a TENS unit to treat yourself to a soothing foot massage. You can use the pain point pad in combination with our 10x5cm pads. The 10x5cm pads are included in the scope of delivery of our STIM-RO X9. This massages your entire foot from the foot surface to the heel. In addition, you increase the blood circulation in your feet by using a TENS massage.
To the Pain Point Pad
To the 10x5cm universal pad
Program recommendation with our STIM-PRO X9: P31 & P32
Calf massage with TENS
To relax your calves after a long workout, for example, you can apply a TENS massage with the calf pads. Thanks to the special fit, the pads simply adapt to your calves when you attach them. You can use the pads upright or crosswise. You can find out more on our page TENS pad placement on the calf. You can use one TENS massage for both calves at the same time.
To the calf pad
Program recommendation with our STIM-PRO X9: P31 & P32
The right TENS machine for a massage
With the TENS EMS combination machine, you can access 14 EMS programs in addition to 16 TENS programs in order to relieve pain in any part of the body or to build up muscles. The device offers you 2 massage programs, which you can use for the body parts described above. The TENS EMS machine has 4 different channels. One channel can be connected to up to 2 pads. You can therefore use up to 8 pads at the same time, which makes it much easier for you to use on large areas of the body, for example the back. The two massage programs are perfect for muscle relaxation and blood circulation and offer you a flexible way to relax. Simply attach the pads, switch on the unit and relax. You can use program P31 or P32 for all the applications described.
To the TENS EMS combination unit STIM-PRO X9
Please note
Start the TENS massage at a low intensity and slowly work your way up. The massage should feel good and you should not feel any pain. If the intensity is too high, the muscles contract and are trained. This can increase muscle soreness and even lead to overtraining.
The effect of a TENS massage
The effect of a TENS massage is the same as with a conventional massage. Only the impulses or the stimuli differ here. The impulses on the skin increase the blood circulation of the skin and the muscles. In addition, the cell metabolism in the tissue is stimulated and the blood pressure and pulse rate decrease. Tension and hardening in the muscles can also be relieved. Massaging the muscles has a relaxing effect on the skin and an influence on the psyche. The touch on the skin can reduce stress.
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TENS unit and electrodes for a massage
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Quellen und wissenschaftliche Studien
[1] Cramp, Gilsenan, Lowe & Walsh. (2000). The effect of high- and low-frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation upon cutaneous blood flow and skin temperature in healthy subjects. Clinical Physiology, 20(2), 150–157. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2281.2000.00240.x
[2] Ortu, E., Pietropaoli, D., Mazzei, G., Cattaneo, R., Giannoni, M., & Monaco, A. (2015). TENS effects on salivary stress markers: A pilot study. International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology, 114–118. https://doi.org/10.1177/0394632015572072
[3] Nackenschmerzen. (2021, 12. Januar). Süddeutsche Krankenversicherung. https://www.sdk.de/news/suchartikel/nackenschmerzen/
[4] Massage: Die 8 wichtigsten Wirkungen. (2019). Bodyzone. https://www.bodyzone.ch/massage-wirkungen/
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