Electromassage

/ɪˌlɛktrəməˈsɑːʒ/ noun

Definition

A therapeutic technique using electrical stimulation to massage muscles or promote relaxation and healing.

Etymology

From electro- + massage (from French, ultimately from Arabic). A modern compound blending electrical treatment with the ancient practice of massage.

Kelly Says

TENS units (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) used for pain relief are electromassage devices—they block pain signals using gentle electrical pulses, not actually heating anything.

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