relief of back pain
Back pain is a widespread problem these days. One in three adults suffers from constant or frequent pain in the back and neck area. In addition to the everyday limitations, back pain can sometimes even lead to inability to work. But there are effective ways to get rid of the pain!
We explain below why functional EMS training is one of them and how this can be justified from a scientific point of view. A very suitable training method for functional training, which can also be combined very well with EMS training, is training with a sling trainer .
How does EMS training work?
Electrical stimulation of the muscles has a decisive advantage over conventional physiotherapeutic measures or classic strength training.
Back pain doesn’t have to be!
When doing strength training in the gym, the deeper muscles are not trained very effectively, even though they have an important supporting function in the skeletal muscles. Even though classic strength training strengthens the back, it does not reach the supporting muscles - or only to a small extent.
EMS training allows you to specifically train the deep muscles: muscles in the body are controlled by electrical impulses from the central nervous system. You can hardly or only with great difficulty activate the deeper muscles intentionally through normal exercises. Since EMS training simulates these electrical impulses - without complex exercises - the crucial muscles can be specifically controlled from the outside.
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth discovered this in a study in 2003. According to their findings , 82% of participants (102 women, 32 men) were able to relieve their back pain through an EMS training program lasting just six weeks . A later meta-analysis confirmed these results ( more information ).
relief of the spine and intervertebral discs
Another effect of EMS training is the relief of the spine and intervertebral discs . The spine is a sensitive structure that should be surrounded by the strongest possible muscle structure. If you have good postural muscles, shocks to the spine can be better cushioned and the entire posture of the upper body improves.
Years of sitting cause the muscles around your spine to atrophy, which often leads to problems with the intervertebral discs. This affects nerves and causes typical back pain.
Regular EMS training strengthens the muscle belt around the spine, improves posture (uprightness of the upper body) and thus reduces wear and tear on the intervertebral discs. Don't give back pain a chance!
In addition to the physiological effects, EMS training also has a positive effect on the psyche. In the study mentioned above, participants were asked about their general mental state immediately after the sessions and after the entire six-week training program. The majority of the subjects stated that EMS training made them feel better and that their stress levels were reduced immediately after the sessions.
Since stress is one of the main causes of back pain, you should not forego physical exercise, especially in stressful times. EMS training is particularly suitable for this, as the effects described can be achieved with just 20 minutes per week.
That's why we recommend you: Take the time and do something good for your back and your general well-being! We support you in your training by:
- Professional EMS training devices
- exercises on the included training poster
- Videos in our YouTube channel that you can do at any time
Let’s fight your back pain together and improve your quality of life!