Relief from Back Pain
Back pain is a widespread condition today. Every third adult experiences constant or frequent pain in the back and neck area. Besides everyday limitations, back problems can even lead to inability to work in some cases. But there are effective ways to eliminate the pain!
Why functional EMS training is one of them and how this can be scientifically explained is outlined below. A very suitable training method of functional training, which can also be very well combined with EMS training, is training with a Sling-Trainer.
How does EMS training work?
Electrical muscle stimulation has a decisive advantage over conventional physiotherapy measures or classic strength training.
Back pain doesn’t have to happen!
In strength training at the gym, the deeper muscles are trained ineffectively, even though they have an important support function in the skeletal muscles. Because even if classic strength training strengthens the back, it does not reach the support muscles – or only to a very limited extent.
With EMS training, the deep muscles can be targeted: muscles are activated in the body by electrical impulses from the central nervous system. Voluntarily, you can hardly or only with great difficulty activate the deeper muscles through normal exercises. Since in EMS training these electrical impulses are simulated – without complex exercises – the crucial muscles can be specifically activated from outside.
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth already found this in a 2003 study. According to their findings, 82% of participants (102 women, 32 men) were able to alleviate their back problems through a six-week EMS training program. A later meta-analysis confirms these results (more info).
Relief for 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 as strong a muscle framework as possible. If you have good postural muscles, shocks to the spine can be better absorbed, and the overall posture of the upper body improves.
Years of sitting cause the muscle strands around your spine to atrophy, which often leads to intervertebral disc problems. This affects nerves and causes typical back pain.
Regular EMS training strengthens the muscle belt around the spine, improves posture (upright upper body), and thus reduces wear on the intervertebral discs. Don’t give back pain a chance anymore!
Besides the physiological effects, EMS training also has a positive impact on the psyche. In the above-mentioned study, participants were asked about their general mental well-being immediately after the sessions and after the entire six-week training program. The majority reported feeling better mood through EMS training and that stress perception was reduced immediately after the sessions.
Since stress is one of the main causes of back pain, you should not forgo physical balance especially in stressful times. EMS training is particularly suitable for this, as the described effects can be achieved with just 20 minutes per week.
Therefore, we recommend: Take the time and do something good for your back and your overall well-being! We support you in your training with:
- Professional EMS training devices
- Exercises on the included training poster
- Videos on our YouTube channel that you can do anytime
- Premium platform with training videos without ads: eagleClub
Let’s fight your back pain together and improve your quality of life!
