The primary purpose of electrical stimulation is to control pain, contract muscle tissue to decrease atrophy, increase circulation and tissue temperature, encourage the breakdown of adhesions, and re-educate muscles.
Many people describe the feeling as a pins and needles sensation.
For the relaxation of muscle spasms, increasing range of motion, reduction and prevention of muscle atrophy, reeducation of muscles and increasing local blood circulation. For years Soviet and Eastern block Olympic contenders have used muscle stimulators to build the same rippling muscles that steroids promised. Now the practice has finally reached the West. EMS is recommended for anyone participating in bodybuilding, power lifting, martial arts, boxing, or anyone simply wishing to achieve their optimal athletic physique. EMS is used extensively throughout the world.