Electric Muscle Stimulation in Oklahoma City

Electric Muscle Stimulation: Enhancing Muscle Strength and Offering Pain Relief

Are you someone struggling with pain that limits you from enjoying your daily activities? Acute and chronic pain can cause you to suffer from debilitating pain in certain parts of your body that can severely hinder your freedom of mobility. We understand your struggle. That’s why we offer a full spectrum of therapies focused on helping patients reach their maximum health potential. With electric muscle stimulation, our goal is to alleviate the pain to live your best life possible.

Benefits of Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)

Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) helps restimulate the muscles' ability to contract and relax, targeting various types of electrical muscle fibers. The procedure is performed using an electrical device to stimulate muscles regularly in both acute and chronic pain management practices. The purpose is to replicate a similar process in your body when you voluntarily contract and relax a muscle many times in a row. This technique strengthens and repairs tendons, muscles, bones, and ligaments due to injury or inflammation, utilizing electrical impulses to facilitate muscle contractions.

As a non-invasive procedure, it can help reduce pain, promote circulation, encourage tissue healing, and increase the range of motion and physical functioning. After an injury prevents the movement of a body part, EMS can contract muscles for you, decreasing recovery time and offering pain relief. This allows weaker muscles to build tone and strength faster for additional physical therapy.

E-stim also creates the brain-muscle link needed to regain optimal strength and motion. It helps speed up your recovery time, so you can get back to your routine as fast as possible. Athletes can benefit in the process to enhance performance, speed up recovery, and reduce inflammation.

Here are the benefits:

●   Strengthens weakened muscles through electrical muscle stimulation

●   Improves muscle performance by targeting different muscle fibers

●   Increases muscle growth

●   Promotes relaxation

●   Improves joint pain and swelling

●   Relieves muscle soreness

●   Prevents muscle degeneration or atrophy

How Does Electrical Muscle Stimulation Work?

At its core, EMS is a common physiotherapy technique for damaged muscles, soft tissue injuries, and muscle spasms, or people who want to recover from workouts. EMS involves the application of electricity to injured muscles to induce contraction. These mild contractions help decrease pain and muscle strain. They also improve the level of flexibility in the muscle.

During the process, electric currents are transmitted to targeted muscle groups via electrodes and the control unit, which generates and transmits mild electric waves. You may experience a prickling or tingling sensation but will quickly pass after the therapy is finished.

While the sensation may be uncomfortable, e-stim produces no harmful side effects that last days or weeks, unlike most medications and therapies. After your treatment, you will feel relaxed, almost as if you just had a good massage.

Not all muscle injuries are created equal. That's why the EMS process is used to provide targeted electrotherapy to injured muscle groups, allowing for more control and effectiveness compared to other treatment options. Dr. Andrews conduct this procedure in our clinic, and it usually only takes a few minutes.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

When you arrive at ChiroHer for your first Electric Muscle Stimulation session, Dr. Andrews will guide you through the initial steps. Your visit will begin with a comprehensive evaluation to understand the root cause of your pain or discomfort. Dr. Andrews will review your medical history and may perform a physical assessment to determine the most effective treatment plan tailored to your needs.

During

During the procedure, electrodes will be strategically placed on your targeted muscle groups. These electrodes are connected to a control unit that generates and transmits mild electric waves. You may experience a tingling or prickling sensation during the treatment, which is entirely normal and temporary.

After

The entire process is overseen by Dr. Andrews and usually takes just a few minutes. After the session, you'll likely feel relaxed, almost as if you've just had a good massage. Dr. Andrews will then discuss the next steps in your treatment plan, which may include additional sessions or other complementary therapies like chiropractic adjustments or manual therapy. Feel free to ask any questions and schedule your next appointment. That’s it!

Learn More About Electrical Muscle Stimulation in Oklahoma City

ChiroHer in Oklahoma City believes in transforming pain into power and that everyone deserves to feel their best, whether they are pregnant, an athlete, or anything else. That’s why we focus on delivering comprehensive support and care for individuals who suffer from acute and chronic pain, using the power of electrical muscle stimulation for effective pain relief and muscle strength enhancement.

Don't let chronic pain rob you of your freedom. Schedule your free consultation today to learn more about how electrical muscle stimulation may help.

Frequently Asked Questions About Electric Muscle Stimulation

Q: What is Electric Muscle Stimulation (e-stim) and how can it help me?

A: Electric Muscle Stimulation (e-stim) is a non-invasive therapy designed to stimulate your muscles using electrical currents. It's particularly effective for those dealing with acute or chronic pain, helping to improve muscle performance, promote circulation, and speed up recovery time.

Q: How does EMS differ from other pain management practices?

A: Unlike some other treatments that focus solely on symptom relief, e-stim aims to treat the root cause of your pain. It helps in strengthening and repairing tendons, muscles, bones, and ligaments affected by injury or inflammation, offering a more holistic approach to pain management.

Q: Can athletes benefit from Electric Muscle Stimulation?

A: Absolutely, athletes can greatly benefit from e-stim. The treatment not only speeds up recovery but also enhances performance and reduces inflammation. It's a versatile therapy that can be tailored to meet the unique needs of athletes.

Q: What areas of the body can be treated with e-stim?

A: While the back, neck, and shoulders are the most common areas to receive e-stim, many other muscles in your body can benefit from this treatment. The therapy is highly customizable, allowing for targeted treatment based on your specific condition.

Q: How does Electric Muscle Stimulation fit into my overall treatment plan at ChiroHer?

A: E-stim is often integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan that may include chiropractic care, manual therapy, and supportive taping. This multi-pronged approach ensures that you receive the most effective treatment, aimed at both immediate relief and long-term well-being.