Guide To How Chiropractors Treat Back Pain

Electrical Stimulation

Electrical stimulation can be especially useful for patients who are having spasms in their back muscles. This treatment applies a mild electrical current to specific areas of the body. The current causes the muscles in the area to contract at a fast rate, and this produces a tingling sensation that is soothing for the majority of patients. In addition, the fast muscle contractions triggered by the electrical stimulation cause the muscles to become fatigued, and this promotes relaxation of the treated muscle group. It helps the body release endorphins, which act as natural pain relievers. Patients who use pacemakers or other implanted electrical devices should not have electrical stimulation. Individuals who have altered tissue sensation or impaired mental status should avoid this therapy as well, and it should not be used over reproductive organs or near the eyes or carotid arteries.

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