Now that we talked about all we had to talk about with ultrasound therapy it is time to move on to the next service we provide here at Top Sugar Land Chiropractors Restoration Health. So far, we have talked about chiropractic manipulation, therapeutic exercises, therapeutic stretches and ultrasound therapy. Now we are moving into the next service which is ESTIM. What is ESTIM? ESTIM is just the shorter word for electrical stimulation therapy. But electrical stimulation therapy is a treatment used by a lot of chiropractors. What electrical stimulation therapy does is it applies electrical currents to help strengthen muscles, block pain signals and improve blood circulation. So, why is electrical stimulation therapy is often used? What does it actually do? Electrical stimulation therapy is used to improve Top Sugar Land Chiropractors muscles that are weak or ones that are not functioning correctly. Another reason is that it will help decrease pain or spasms. It is also used to provide medication for inflammation. What would you need to me experiencing to receive electrical stimulation therapy? A few things that people experience is pain, spasms, inflammation or even muscle weakness. If you see a chiropractor, they may use electrical stimulation therapy as part of your treatment to help. Are there any medical conditions that you can help treat with electrical stimulation therapy? Yes, there is not saying that this is going to make the condition go away but it will definitely help sustain the symptoms the condition is giving you in the first place. What are some conditions that electrical stimulation therapy can help with? Here is a few lower back pain, post-surgical pain, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle weakness or poor motor control. What can one expect when receiving Top Sugar Land Chiropractors electrical stimulation therapy? So, a doctor will normally explain what will happen in the process and if they do not stop them before continuing and ask about it. I promise the chiropractor would not bite. The first thing is depending on where you are hurting either your cervical or lumbar you may need to take off your shirt. Do not think it is out in the open. You will be behind closed doors at all times to where no one can see. Then the chiropractor or their assistant will apply electrodes to the part of your body that needs the treatment. Then they will ask you to tell them to stop with the pulse of the electrical stimulation therapy. As the are increasing the pulse you will feel a slight tingling sensation. As they increase the sensation will start to feel strong but comfortable. If you are having Top Sugar Land Chirorpactors muscle spasms or pain relief, you will feel relaxed during this treatment. If you are using electrical stimulation therapy for muscular strength or function, then you may be asked to squeeze or contract your muscle as the machine is working. Although the electrical impulses may feel a bit uncomfortable to some people you should never be hurting from it. If you do feel pain during the electrical stimulation therapy, then let the chiropractor know immediately so they can adjust the treatment or stop it completely.
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