Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is a relatively newer rehabilitation technique and provides exceptional healing benefits to the body. Also sometimes referred to as e-stim or muscle stim, it is a relatively simple, safe, and painless treatment for patients experiencing pain, inflammation, and other discomforts. The procedure is gentle, pain-free, and non-invasive, relieving irritated nerves and muscles.
EMS is an ingenious technology that artificially stimulates damaged or weakened nerves and muscles through electric energy sent down the soft tissues or muscular spasms to alleviate tension. It is also used to rebuild the strength of muscles injured due to trauma or other instances. The process is pretty straightforward, and you’ll be done in less than 15 minutes per session.
As mentioned earlier, Electrical Muscle Stimulation is accomplished by sending controlled mild electrical currents into the affected areas. The intensity of the waves is determined based on the particular case, the severity of symptoms, and the individual health goals. Combining e-stim with chiropractic care can help your body recover much more quickly and effectively.
What does a session look like?
When your session begins, Dr. Patel’s expert staff places electrodes or pads connected to the battery-operated EMS machine directly over your skin, targeting the right group of muscles or nerves. The immediate results? Pain relief and long-term relaxation. The therapy utilizes mild electrical currents in an effort to help reduce swelling and release trigger points that may have the muscles locked up. It does this by helping the body release natural pain relievers, often referred to as endorphins.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation is excellent for two major purposes: Therapeutic relief and training.
This chiropractic therapy helps relieve a spasm in the back or neck muscles. It works well in relaxing the muscles and allowing them to return to their normal state rather quickly. Short therapy sessions are fantastic at facilitating healing from acute and chronic pain. Also, the EMS devices are FDA-approved, so you need not worry about their procedure’s efficacy. In just 10 to 20 minutes every week, you can get the relief needed for your nerves and muscles to relax. It can also be effective in older adults and serves as a supplementary procedure for athletes. It is important to rest for at least 72 hours between sessions.
It is important to note that EMS is not a miracle procedure. It works as long as it is being used as a complementary procedure to physical therapy and not a standalone alternative to your primary treatments.
Chiropractic electric therapies best supplement simple adjustments. The method is used to help the muscles contract and eventually regain stability. It’s not just great for something small like a pulled muscle but also for severe injuries and post-surgical muscle atrophy. Schedule a consultation with an Dr. Patel at Advanced Health Solutions to determine if Electrical Muscle Stimulation would work for your particular needs.
If you want to know how Electrical Muscle Stimulation would work for you, request an appointment or call 847-466-5009.