How TENS and NMES differ
Both use small pads on the skin that carry a mild electrical current. TENS works at a sensory level, so you feel a prickle or tingle without a visible muscle squeeze. NMES is set higher, so your muscles contract in a smooth, rhythmic way. A 2017 review in Physiotherapy Canada describes NMES as muscle work you do not drive yourself. Exhale offers both on a Neuromed unit.





