Chiropractic care is a holistic, noninvasive treatment modality that focuses on the health of the musculoskeletal system to foster whole-body healing and wellness. Chiropractors frequently use Electrical Muscle Stimulation, a trusted complementary treatment modality that involves the use of electrical currents directed into the muscle or soft tissue to help foster healing and quicker recovery times. Dr. Daniel Lewis of Handcraft Chiropractic has been serving the Fort Lauderdale, FL, community since 2016, and is dedicated to helping his patients find relief from pain. Dr. Lewis expertly utilizes Electrical Muscle Stimulation, an increasingly popular treatment that is an effective modality for treating muscle tightness and spasms.
What is Electrical Muscle Stimulation?
Electrical Muscle Stimulation uses controlled electrical impulses sent through the skin to activate targeted areas of the body. These currents simulate the natural contraction and release of muscles; the process ultimately fatigues the muscles and allows them to relax. Chiropractors use EMS to help alleviate muscle spasms, prevent muscle loss, and retrain the muscles to function in their optimal state. EMS can be used on weak, injured, and diseased muscles to foster healing, strengthen the muscles, and enhance the body’s natural pain-relief mechanisms.
EMS treatments are a relatively brief process. Practitioners at Dr. Lewis’s practice in Fort Lauderdale will place electrodes on the skin near the affected area, and then the electrical current will be transmitted into the muscle. Patients may experience a tingling sensation, but the procedure is not painful.
What are the Benefits of EMS?
Electrical Muscle Stimulation is excellent for relieving acute and chronic pain. EMS also helps trigger the release of endorphins, the body’s natural mechanism for relieving pain. EMS can also facilitate the clearing of metabolic waste to detoxify the area and allow for the delivery of nutrients to the soft tissue. Using holistic chiropractic care can decrease the need for pain medication and greatly enhance the patient’s overall wellness and quality of life.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation is a commonly used, time-tested treatment modality for pain relief and to improve physical performance. Dr. Daniel Lewis of Handcraft Chiropractic has vast experience using EMS to treat patients with a variety of ailments and symptoms, including athletes. Make an appointment at Handcraft Chiropractic today to find relief from pain. (954) 507-5158