Electrical muscle stimulation, or EMS, is just one of many treatment modalities we offer patients in Galesburg, IL. At Moore Family Chiropractic, Dr. Patrick Moore employs EMS to calm muscles, reduce pain, and help restore function within just a few minutes. Learn more about this type of chiropractic therapy and how we use it in our office.
What Is Electrical Muscle Stimulation?
Muscular contractions are caused by small electrical currents delivered from the brain, traveling down through motor neurons and triggering activity. Electrical muscle stimulation relies on a similar process, but instead of your brain driving the current, it uses an external machine. During EMS, your doctor will connect you to this machine by sticking small padding against your skin, which is attached to wiring. From there, the EMS machine will slowly start to deliver light electrical currents into the muscles. You may feel a slight tingling as the intensity increases, and your doctor will communicate with you to find the right balance of muscular contraction. The whole process lasts anywhere from 5-20 minutes, depending on what you’re treating.
Benefits Of Electrical Muscle Stimulation
By targeting specific areas along the muscle fibers, EMS stimulates quick, repetitive, and low-intensity contractions that can calm down aggravated muscles. This light but consistent stimulation relaxes muscles, stimulates blood flow to the area, and numbs nervous pain signals. While electrical muscle stimulation works on its own, it also makes for a great initial treatment to prepare the body for any further therapeutic modalities.
With the help of EMS, patients in Galesburg, IL can expect the following benefits:
- Increased muscle recruitment and contraction after injury
- Stimulation of nervous system function
- Reduced joint pain
- Relaxed spasms or overly-tight muscles
- Improved mobility
- Enhanced recovery from sports or auto injury (such as whiplash)
- …and more
Get started with Electrical Muscle Stimulation in Galesburg, IL today
At Moore Family Chiropractic, Dr. Moore and the rest of our team would love to discuss whether the rehabilitative applications of electrical muscle stimulation are right for you. Get in touch with us to set up your appointment today by calling 309-342-2444.
