Electrical Muscle Stimulation

 Dr. Jay McClanahan of the Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center offers electrical muscle stimulation in Nitro, WV to help relieve pain and aid in the recovery process.

What is Electrical Muscle Stimulation?

Electrical muscle stimulation is also known as E-stim and EMS. It is a treatment during which electrical impulses are sent to a targeted area to speed up the natural recovery process and address pain.

 

How Does it Work?

Dr. McClanahan will connect electrodes to the area being treated. The E-stim device sends electrical pulses through the electrodes, which causes the muscles to contract repeatedly. The contractions help strengthen the muscles as well as promote blood flow to that area. The pulses also block receptors from sending pain signals to the brain. Treatment can be used at different points in the treatment process. However, it is often beneficial for people who cannot yet comfortably manage physical therapy or exercise.

 

Benefits of Treatment

Electrical muscle stimulation in Nitro, WV provides several benefits, including the following:

-Aids in recovery

-Reverses or prevents muscular atrophy

-Promotes the production of endorphins, which improves the mood and encourages relaxation

-Reduces swelling and soreness, including after a rigorous workout

-Relieves pain associated with arthritis and fibromyalgia

-Relieves body aches, fatigue, chronic headaches, and chronic pain in muscles and joints

 

Conditions Electrical Muscle Stimulation Treats

There are many conditions that electrical muscle stimulation is used to treat, some of which are listed below.

-Loss of motor skills

-Tendonitis

-Bursitis

-Spinal cord injuries

-Inflammation of the nerves

-Joint pain

-Muscle weakness

-Stroke

-Fibromyalgia

-Arthritis

-Chronic stress and muscle tension

-Sports injuries

-Muscle spasms

-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

If you suffer from a condition that electrical muscle stimulation can help, Dr. McClanahan will discuss the benefits and the treatment process with you.

 

Who Should Not Receive Treatment?

Electrical muscle stimulation is generally a safe process. However, there are some situations in which treatment is not recommended. For example, patients who have skin sensitivities, have pacemakers or other heart devices, and women who are pregnant. Dr. McClanahan will help determine if you’re a good candidate by gathering the necessary medical information.

 

If you are considering electrical muscle stimulation in Nitro, WV, book an appointment with Dr. McClanahan by calling (304) 776-1520. The Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center proudly serves patients from Nitro, Charleston, Teays Valley, Cross Lanes, and St. Albans.