Active ChiropracticSaco, ME

Treatment

Muscle Stimulation (E-Stim) in Saco, ME

E-Stim uses gentle electric currents to make an injured or weakened muscle contract. It is non-invasive and not painful, and Dr. Brent Reiche uses it at our Saco office to encourage the healing process.

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An injury or illness can lead to muscular atrophy and make it hard for muscles to contract. Inducing movement in an affected muscle can assist in the recovery process. Chiropractic muscle stimulation is a therapy that causes muscles to contract, and it may reduce your discomfort during rehabilitation.

How Chiropractic Muscle Stimulation Works

Chiropractic muscle stimulation, or E-Stim, is a specialized treatment that uses electric currents to induce muscle contraction. It is non-invasive, and you may lie down while undergoing the therapy. Patients do not experience pain from the therapy — in fact, many find a session an enjoyable experience.

What E-Stim Is Used For

As part of an individualized treatment program, E-Stim is used for:

  • Improving blood flow to an area of injury, promoting the healing process in the affected area
  • Increasing muscle tone and muscle strength in weakened muscles
  • Strengthening the link between muscle movement and your brain, making it easier to move from simple exercises to more complex tasks
  • Preventing or slowing muscle atrophy, a decrease of muscle mass
  • Encouraging relaxation, since the therapy releases tension in muscles and encourages endorphin production

Who It Suits

People living with chronic conditions such as multiple sclerosis and athletes looking to enhance their performance can both benefit from E-Stim. Those with MS can experience a reduction in muscle tension and discomfort after a session, making movement easier. Athletes use E-Stim to reduce swelling and soreness after a workout, and to decrease muscle stiffness as part of injury prevention.

Speak with Dr. Reiche to explore whether it belongs in your treatment options.

What a Session Is Like

  1. An initial evaluation

    E-Stim is added to an individualized treatment program after an evaluation, rather than booked on its own.

  2. You lie down

    The therapy is non-invasive and you may lie down for it. There is nothing to swallow and nothing to recover from.

  3. The current does the work

    Electric currents cause the muscle to contract. Patients do not experience pain from the therapy, and many find it an enjoyable experience.

  4. Paired with your other care

    Patients may pair E-Stim with massage therapy, chiropractic treatments and other services at Active Chiropractic.

  5. Repeated as needed

    Patients undergoing E-Stim may need multiple treatments depending on their condition and their individual response.

Common Questions About E-Stim

Does E-Stim hurt?

No. Patients do not experience pain from the therapy, and many find a session an enjoyable experience.

Is it invasive?

No. E-Stim is non-invasive, and you may lie down while undergoing the therapy.

How many treatments will I need?

It varies. Patients may need multiple treatments depending on their condition and their individual response, which is decided after your initial evaluation.

Can E-Stim be combined with other treatment?

Yes. It may be incorporated into an individualized treatment program alongside massage therapy, chiropractic treatments and other services here.

Is it only for injuries?

No. People with chronic conditions such as multiple sclerosis and athletes looking to enhance their performance can both benefit. Athletes use it to reduce swelling and soreness after a workout, and to decrease muscle stiffness as part of injury prevention.

How do I find out whether it suits me?

For more information about muscle stimulation, contact Active Chiropractic at +1 (207) 571-8028 or book an appointment.

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