Electrical Muscle Stimulation in Sarasota
Low-voltage currents that may help some people with pain and muscle guarding.
Electrical stimulation, or e-stim, uses low-voltage currents delivered through adhesive pads. It may help some people with pain perception and muscle guarding, and responses vary. It is commonly used in-office as a short adjunct, and it is not a stand-alone treatment for an underlying injury.
How it feels
Pads are placed over the area of complaint and you feel a tingling or tapping sensation for a short period. Intensity is adjusted with your feedback, and it should not be painful — tell the clinician if it is.
When it may be used
It may be used for post-injury muscle guarding, low back or neck muscle spasm, and to help you tolerate other care. Whether it is appropriate depends on the examination.
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Electrical Stimulation — FAQ
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