When it comes to pain relief, people will try just about anything to find some comfort. Whether it's popping a painkiller, getting a massage, or even using electric fish (yep, that actually happened in ancient times!). But did you know that there's a modern twist on this age-old method? Enter TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) and EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) – two devices that are gaining popularity for their ability to help manage pain and improve muscle function. What is exactly this devices and how does they work? We will answer these questions in a brief this this blog. Read below to know more! What is TENS and EMS? TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. It's a fancy way of saying that this device sends small electrical pulses through your skin to help block pain signals from reaching your brain. Think of it as a pain gatekeeper—when the gate is closed, the pain has a harder time getting through. This is based on the gate