Is electrostim bad for you?

Contributor: kaylajoy89 kaylajoy89
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do you think using the electricity to stimulate muscles damages nerves at all? (like if you use it regularly)
03/23/2013
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Contributor: PassionateLover2 PassionateLover2
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Originally posted by kaylajoy89
do you think using the electricity to stimulate muscles damages nerves at all? (like if you use it regularly)
NO!
03/23/2013
Contributor: K101 K101
Quote:
Originally posted by kaylajoy89
do you think using the electricity to stimulate muscles damages nerves at all? (like if you use it regularly)
Regularly? Well, no not really. I mean, I don't know a whole lot, but you can use an ultrasound device up to 2,000,000 Hz. I know an ultrasound device and this shock therapy are different, but I'd definitely think it'd be safe to use, even regularly without damage unless you had a health problem like a heart issue or anything like that, and then I would not even use it.

I don't know though. I just really don't think it'd be so strong that it could cause damage after using, even for periods of time. I mean you can go through electrolysis (hair removal) regularly over and over without damage, but then again, some electrolysis can scar. Those are two totally different types of devices, but from my experience with electrolysis, it's stronger and didn't give me damage and I'd never been told to be cautious or told of possible damages, so I don't think the shock therapy would be anything to worry with. If anything I would expect it to be helpful rather than harmful.

Maybe consult a physician? The manufacturer?
03/23/2013
Contributor: Fluke Fluke
I've had electrostim as part of my physical therapy before so using that a couple times a week for 10-30 minutes is perfectly fine and healthy. You use it at the end of the day or after a workout and it is really effective in recovery.

Can you hurt yourself with electroshock? Sure, you can hurt yourself with anything really. Don't use it on your brain (duhhh) and don't use one pad on your chest and one pad on your back (goes through your heart nonono) Just use common sense and you'll be fine.
03/23/2013
Contributor: kaylajoy89 kaylajoy89
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Originally posted by Fluke
I've had electrostim as part of my physical therapy before so using that a couple times a week for 10-30 minutes is perfectly fine and healthy. You use it at the end of the day or after a workout and it is really effective in recovery.

Can ... more
Thanks! I would really like to give this a try.
03/24/2013
Contributor: kaylajoy89 kaylajoy89
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Originally posted by K101
Regularly? Well, no not really. I mean, I don't know a whole lot, but you can use an ultrasound device up to 2,000,000 Hz. I know an ultrasound device and this shock therapy are different, but I'd definitely think it'd be safe to use, ... more
I will do some research on it. Thank you
03/24/2013
Contributor: js250 js250
This is used as a regular part of physical therapy and in chiropractors offices. But on a larger scale. I use mine almost daily--no bad effects on my nerves, just pain blocking and relaxation. My larger unit was prescribed and then the Dr. had me get an iStim for a travel model....I am going to get this one since it is smaller and make it my travel model if it is close in strength to the other one.
03/24/2013
Contributor: TJtheMadHatter TJtheMadHatter
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Originally posted by js250
This is used as a regular part of physical therapy and in chiropractors offices. But on a larger scale. I use mine almost daily--no bad effects on my nerves, just pain blocking and relaxation. My larger unit was prescribed and then the Dr. had me get ... more
I used to get it done ever week with my chiropractor, and there's no way that it's as strong. I once was getting it on my shoulders, and the stim pad slid onto my neck! YOOWWWWW! I had asked for it on one of the highest settings. Still no long term or even short term damage.

js250-I'm so jealous! Not for your pain and discomfort, but that was the best part of the chiropractor's! That and the heat pad. To have that on the daily... Yes, please!
03/24/2013
Contributor: captainsgirl captainsgirl
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Originally posted by kaylajoy89
do you think using the electricity to stimulate muscles damages nerves at all? (like if you use it regularly)
no they are not that strong
03/24/2013
Contributor: kaylajoy89 kaylajoy89
thanks everyone.
03/25/2013
Contributor: melissa1973 melissa1973
No, I'd be hooked up all the time if I could. I have this one already but i'll be buying another.
03/25/2013
Contributor: mandi.myth mandi.myth
not at all!!!
03/25/2013
Contributor: TheWickedOne TheWickedOne
Nope, it actually has positive effects. Especially during intercourse...
03/31/2013