Why Do Chiropractors Use Electrical Stimulus Machines?

Have you ever experienced a lingering pain in your shoulder or back that simply won’t go away no matter what you try? While over-the-counter pain relievers may help to temporarily dull the pain, it doesn’t effectively address the problem. Pain and inflammation can occur from an injury, a strain, or even stress, which causes tightness and tension that can be very uncomfortable.

Fortunately, your trusted Littleton chiropractors at Arne Wellness Center utilize innovative therapeutic tools like electric muscle stimulus (EMS) machines to enhance your treatment, relieve pain, improve injury recovery times, and help you feel better quicker. Keep reading to learn a few reasons why chiropractors rely on EMS in their chiropractic treatments!

Electric stimulation therapy patches applied to a man's shoulder

Relieve Pain Naturally

EMS therapy can effectively reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Your chiropractor will attach the electrodes to a targeted area where you’re experiencing pain. Then, the EMS electrodes transmit electrical pulses within the targeted muscle group causing these muscles to contract and spasm. This process is similar to how muscles react when activated during exercise, which then triggers a release of endorphins — the body’s natural pain relievers — to reduce soreness, alleviate inflammation, and help you heal faster. 

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Improve Circulation

Along with triggering an endorphin release, muscle stimulation treatments can help improve blood flow to the injured area for quicker healing. This is particularly helpful for people who have disc problems or arthritis, as it helps decrease inflammation in their back and neck areas. It also increases your range of motion by encouraging the muscles around your spine to relax so that you are able to move more easily throughout each day.

A person receiving electric stimulation therapy on their leg
A chiropractor applying electric stimulation therapy patches to a patient's legs

Reduce Muscle Spasms

Chronic pain can often lead to the development of muscle spasms. These involuntary contractions can be quite painful and cause a great deal of discomfort. That being said, EMS treatments help to reduce these spasms, which in turn, helps to relieve some of the pain you are feeling. This is because the electrical current will help to “reset” the muscle and stop it from contracting abnormally, allowing your muscles to relax and loosen up. This can also help alleviate pressure on nearby nerves to improve pain levels as well as movement and function in the affected area.

Increase Muscle Strength

By stimulating the muscles in your back and neck, EMS therapy can  strengthen these targeted muscle groups. This is particularly important if you have been suffering from chronic pain for a long time and these muscles are weak because they lack proper stimulation. The stronger your muscles become, the less likely additional injuries could occur. This is especially important for athletes and active individuals who are much more prone to recurring injuries.

A man using electric stimulation therapy on his back

If you’re considering alternative pain management therapies, you have chronic pain, or you’re an athlete who wants to prevent future injuries, you ought to consider giving electric muscle stimulation a try. Contact Arne Wellness Center to schedule a consultation with your trusted Littleton chiropractor, and discover all the benefits of EMS therapy!