Compex SP8.0 - Manual (Page 6)

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2. STIMULATION OF SENSORY NERVES
Electrical impulses can also excite sensory nerve fibres to obtain analgesic effects or pain relief.
Stimulating tactile sensory nerve fibres blocks pain being transmitted to the nervous system. Stimulating
another type of sensory fibre increases the production of endorphins and therefore reduces pain. With
pain relief programmes, electrostimulation can be used to treat acute or chronic localised pain and
muscle pain.
Note: Do not use pain relief programmes for an extended period without medical advice.
BENEFITS OF ELECTROSTIMULATION
Electrostimulation is a very effective method for making muscles work:
• with a significant improvement in various muscle qualities
• with no cardiovascular or mental fatigue
• with limited stress exercised on joints and tendons. Electrostimulation thereby enables more muscular
workout than voluntary activity.
For optimum results, Compex recommends supplementing your electrostimulation sessions with other
exercise, such as:
• regular physical exercise
• balanced and healthy diet
• balanced life style