Electric Muscle Stimulation

This therapy will often be used on patients at the start of care, when a new injury occurs, or during a flare up. Pads are placed on the skin and the current is increased to the patient's comfort level. The name of the game here is pain relief. We often will pair this with heat or ice. This helps reduce pain, decrease tension in the muscles, and even relax the patient. This will usually be done prior to working with the doctor.