Compex FIT - Manual (Page 149)

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2 . Stimulation of the sensitive nerves
The electrical impulses can also excite the sensitive nerve fibres to obtain an analgesic
or painrelieving effect. The stimulation of the tactile sensitive nerve fibres blocks the
transmission of pain by the nervous system. The stimulation of another type of sensitive
fibres creates an increase in the production of endorphins and, therefore, a reduction in
pain. With pain relief programs, electrostimulation can be used to treat localised acute
or chronic pain as well as muscle pain.
Attention : Do not use the pain relief programs for a long period
without medical advice.
Benefits of electrostimulation
Electrostimulation is a very effective way to make your muscles work:
• with significant improvement of different muscle qualities
• without cardio-vascular or mental fatigue
• with limited stress on the joints and tendons. Electrostimulation thus allows a greater
quantity of work to be done by the muscles compared with voluntary activity.
To be effective, this work must involve the greatest possible number of muscle fibres.
The number of fibres that are working depends on the stimulation energy. It will
therefore be necessary to use the maximum tolerable energy. The user controls this
aspect of stimulation. The higher the stimulation energy, the greater the number
of muscle fibres that are working and, therefore, the more significant the progress
achieved. To maximize your results, Compex recommends that you complement your
electrostimulation sessions with other efforts, like:
• regular physical exercise
• proper and healthy nutrition
• balanced lifestyle