Electrotherapy
Because the body's nerves are electrical conductors, medical
professionals have long held that stimulating nerve endings with
small electrical current can produce beneficial results.
The theory behind electrotherapy as part of chiropractic care is that
such stimulation to affected nerves and muscles encourages the
body to release pain-killing chemicals, such as opiates and
endorphins, and blocks pain signals from being transmitted to the
brain. Electrotherapy can be applied at specific wavelengths and
currents to help relax tight muscles and reduce inflammation as well.
Electrotherapy is a rehabilitative and pain management technique,
and as such, is part of an overall chiropractic treatment regimen.
Electrotherapy is usually involved in the early treatment stages,
especially right after an injury. Ice and heat therapy may be
combined with electrotherapy to boost its rehabilitation and
pain-reducing benefits.
Electrotherapy normally involves placing small adhesive pads on
the skin at various points on the body. Electrotherapy is generally
not painful. The adhesive pads may cause a minor skin irritation
after being removed, and in some instances, patients may feel a mild
tingling after therapy.
Because the body's nerves are electrical conductors, medical
professionals have long held that stimulating nerve endings with
small electrical current can produce beneficial results.
The theory behind electrotherapy as part of chiropractic care is that
such stimulation to affected nerves and muscles encourages the
body to release pain-killing chemicals, such as opiates and
endorphins, and blocks pain signals from being transmitted to the
brain. Electrotherapy can be applied at specific wavelengths and
currents to help relax tight muscles and reduce inflammation as well.
Electrotherapy is a rehabilitative and pain management technique,
and as such, is part of an overall chiropractic treatment regimen.
Electrotherapy is usually involved in the early treatment stages,
especially right after an injury. Ice and heat therapy may be
combined with electrotherapy to boost its rehabilitation and
pain-reducing benefits.
Electrotherapy normally involves placing small adhesive pads on
the skin at various points on the body. Electrotherapy is generally
not painful. The adhesive pads may cause a minor skin irritation
after being removed, and in some instances, patients may feel a mild
tingling after therapy.
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Dr. Jill's Chiropractic Care Center
(580) 492-MYDC (6932)