How does EMS work?
Electrical stimulation therapy uses electric pulses to block pain signals along the nerves while releasing pain-killing endorphins to relieve pain. For muscles therapy, EMS contracts the muscles, releasing tension and improving blood flow in the area.
While using electrical stimulation as a part of your treatment small sticky pads known as electrodes will be placed on parts of your body that require treatment. The electrodes can be easily removed after treatment.
The electrodes are attached to an e-stim device with the help of wires. The electric current will be set on a low setting and increased gradually.
During the treatment, steady streams of electric current are transmitted from the e-stim machine to your injured areas using the wires. You can get a tingling sensation that increases till it feels strong but comfortable. Depending on the type of e-stim, you might even feel your muscles twitch or contract repeatedly.
An electrical therapy session can last from 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the type of e-stim used and the purpose of the treatment.
Is electrical muscle stimulation safe?
Electrical stimulation as a part of your treatment is considered safe. It has been used for decades by chiropractors and other medical professionals to treat muscle injuries and pain. It is a painless and effective treatment when used by qualified professionals.
Electrical stimulation sends electric frequencies toward painful muscles and nerves to reduce pain and help recover from injuries. The electric current used in the therapy mimics the neuron signals and, when targeted at painful muscle groups, helps contract them, improving blood flow and repairing injured muscle cells.
If you are experiencing muscle spasms, weakness, or pain then electrical stimulation therapy can work for you.
Some of the conditions that can be treated by using the electrical stimulation therapy are muscle spasms and weakness involving poor motor control, joints and pains from an injury, lower back and neck pain, and tendonitis.
