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Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS)

EMS is a targeted rehab treatment which can be used in combination with manual therapy and other rehab activities and therapies. It supports the recovery process by stimulating specific muscles to prevent atrophy and build strength. Electrical muscle stimulation can be applied to help treat pain or recover muscle strength following an injury, surgery, or spasm.

Conditions treated by EMS

In the field of chiropractic and rehabilitation, electrical muscle stimulation can be used to treat the following conditions.

  • Chronic back pain 

  • Post-surgical pain 

  • Joint pain

  • Arthritis

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Muscle injury from trauma, disease or surgery 

  • Nerve inflammation

  • Tendonitis 

  • Bursitis

  • Stroke

  • Spinal cord injury

  • Muscle weakness or atrophy

  • Loss of motor skills

  • Dysphagia, or trouble swallowing

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What to expect with EMS

You may be a little weary to undergo EMS as part of your chiropractic care. However,  we can assure you that it sounds much more uncomfortable than it is.

 

Therapy generally lasts 9-15 minutes. During this time, you will likely feel a tingling sensation and experience a repetitive tensing in the muscle during therapy. EMS should never be painful. 

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During your appointment, your chiropractor will place small electrodes on the skin. The sticky electrode pads are situated to treat the  targeted area. Wires connect the pads to the EMS device which delivers the electrical current required.

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