Electrotherapy is a type of transcutaneous (goes through the skin) nerve and muscle stimulation by electrical current. Improvement is often noted after the first session – as evidenced by reduced pain, diminished swelling, and improved mobility. Electrotherapy treatment is often given as an adjunctive modality for a variety of conditions. Because it goes through the skin, needles are not used in this therapy. Another key is its combination of electrical frequencies.
Electrotherapy carries a number of advantages over drug and surgical methods of treatments. As it is drug-free, non-invasive and non-addictive, it relieves the patients of the risk of health problems related to drug side effects. Compared to drugs, it directly targets the exact area of pain. It may be cheaper than drugs and surgeries, but it is very effective in reducing pain and swelling and in promoting muscle spasms. Plus, it does not deliver unwanted side effects.
One benefit includes helping to relieve pain syndromes following strain or sprain injuries. Electrotherapy also helps relax spasms and reduce swelling and pain in many back and neck problems. In addition, Electrotherapy may help reduce swelling and pain for such conditions as tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, shoulder and knee injuries and frequently helps persistent, post-surgical pain.
These benefits of using Electrotherapy can be seen to improve the limitation of movement across many patients. At Midland Wellness Centre our professionals utilize this technique to help patients increase their range of motion, rehabilitee sport injuries and offer progressive treatment for chronic pain.
For more information about the use and benefits of Electrotherapy contact our clinic.