Jumpstart your muscle recovery and enhance performance with gentle electrical impulses that accelerate healing and improve strength.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), also known as Stim Therapy, is a cutting-edge physical therapy and fitness technique that utilizes electrical impulses to induce involuntary muscle contractions. This process mirrors the body's natural mechanism of muscle activation but allows for targeted and controlled stimulation. During an EMS session, electrodes are placed on the skin over specific muscle groups. A specialized device then delivers a safe, low-voltage electrical current, causing the muscles to contract and relax repeatedly.
The science behind EMS lies in its ability to recruit a high number of muscle fibers, including those that may not be activated during voluntary exercise. Unlike voluntary contractions where smaller muscle fibers are recruited first, EMS activates larger, fast-twitch muscle fibers preferentially. This unique recruitment pattern can lead to enhanced strength gains, improved muscle endurance, and accelerated recovery. By promoting blood flow to the treated area, EMS helps to reduce inflammation, remove metabolic waste products, and deliver essential nutrients — all crucial for tissue repair and muscle growth.
A typical EMS session lasts between 15 to 40 minutes. During the session, you will be comfortably positioned while a trained therapist applies electrodes to the targeted muscle groups. As the device is activated, you will feel a tingling or warming sensation at the site of the electrodes, followed by noticeable muscle contractions. The intensity of the electrical impulses will be adjusted to your comfort level and therapeutic goals. The sensation is generally not painful, and many people find it to be a relaxing experience.
Book your EMS/Stim Therapy session today and take the first step toward feeling your best.