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Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Often referred to as "muscle stim," the therapy involves low levels of electrical impulses delivered to the injured, painful tissues to reduce pain and speed healing. Often described by patients as a pleasant, "tingling" sensation, or "electrical massage," these impulses stimulate the body to release natural pain relievers, called endorphins. These endorphins reduce pain and inflammation, thereby promoting faster healing of the injured tissues. This therapy is often used to treat acute or chronic pain, as well as strains or sprains of the muscles, joints, and soft tissues of the spine and extremities.

Frequently asked questions:

How does Interferential Electro-Therapy work?

Tiny amounds of electrical impulses are induced into the tissues in the vicinity of the injury. Where these waves intersect below the surfcace of the skin, a low-frequency stimulation is created. This prompts the body to secrete endorphins and other natural pain killers to help relieve pain.

Why is Interferential Electro-Therapy used?

Interferential Electro-Therapy is most often used for pain relief and to aid in reducting the swelling of soft tissues. Ligament sprains, muscle strains and spasms often respond to this treatment, helping to reduce atrophy and increase blood circulation.

Benefits of Electrical stimulation:

• Reduces painful symptoms
• decreases local swelling
• Promotes muscle tone
• Restores normal movements
• Releases the body's natural pain killers
• Accelerates the healing process