Electrical Stimulation

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What Is Electrical Stimulation Therapy?

A Gentle Spark Toward Healing
After an Auto Injury

‍If you’re recovering from a car accident or dealing with chronic pain, electrical stimulation therapy (or e-stim) might be the spark your recovery needs literally! This popular therapy uses mild electrical pulses to help relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and speed up muscle healing, all without the need for medications or surgery.

What Is Electrical Stimulation Therapy?

A Gentle Spark Toward Healing
After an Auto Injury

Stimulate healing

How Does E-Stim Work?

During e-stim therapy, small adhesive pads called electrodes are placed on your skin over the areas that need attention. These pads deliver controlled electrical pulses to your muscles or nerves, helping:

Improve blood flow

Relax tight muscles

Block pain signals from reaching the brain

Don’t worry it’s not painful. Most patients describe it as a tingling or warming sensation.
Some feel their muscles gently contract, which is part of the healing process.

How Does E-Stim Work?

Stimulate healing

Improve blood flow

Relax tight muscles

Block pain signals from reaching the brain

Don’t worry it’s not painful. Most patients describe it as a tingling or warming sensation.
Some feel their muscles gently contract, which is part of the healing process.

Two Main Types of Electrical Stimulation

Chiropractors typically use two types of e-stim therapy:

01 EMS

Stimulates and contracts muscles to reduce spasms, improve blood circulation, support muscle recovery, and help prevent muscle weakness or atrophy after injury.

02 TENS

Blocks pain signals at the nerve level to provide safe, drug-free relief from both acute and chronic pain caused by injuries or muscle strain.

01 Whiplash & neck pain

02 Muscle spasms and tightness

03 Lower back pain

04 Joint pain or inflammationTendonitis

05 Muscle weakness or atrophy

06 Poor mobility following injury

07 If you’ve been in a car accident and are dealing with muscle pain, spasms, or stiffness, e-stim could help you bounce back faster and more comfortably.

Who Can Benefit From E-Stim?

Electrical stimulation is a trusted tool in the treatment of:

Benefits of Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Why do chiropractors love using e-stim? Here’s what it can do for you:

Enhance mobility and range of motionIt’s safe. It’s non-invasive. And it works.

What Happens During Treatment?

Your chiropractor will apply electrodes to your skin and gradually increase the current from the e-stim device until you feel a strong but comfortable tingle. Depending on the setting, your muscles might contract gently, especially during EMS sessions.

What It Feels Like:

Tingling or pulsing sensation

Gentle muscle twitches

Deep tissue relaxation

A session usually lasts 5 to 15 minutes, and most patients leave feeling more relaxed and pain-free than when they came in.

Is E-Stim Safe?

Yes! Electrical stimulation has been used for decades in physical therapy and chiropractic care. When administered by trained professionals, it’s a safe, comfortable, and highly effective treatment.

However, some people may need to avoid e-stim, including those who:

Are pregnant (especially in the abdominal or pelvic area).
Have pacemakers or other implanted medical devices.
Have a history of seizures (like epilepsy).
Have had cancer in the last five years.
Suffer from serious heart conditions.
Not sure if e-stim is right for you? Don’t worry your chiropractor will assess your health history before beginning treatment.

Why Chiropractors Use E-Stim for Car Accident Recovery

Chiropractors specialize in treating injuries to the musculoskeletal and nervous system and after a car crash, these systems often take a serious hit.

By integrating e-stim with other therapies like spinal adjustments, massage therapy, or physical rehab, chiropractors can:

Relieve pain fast

Support long-term healing

Speed up recovery

Avoid unnecessary medications or surgeries

In fact, many of our patients say that e-stim is the treatment that finally helped them feel like themselves again.

Hurt in a Car Accident? Let E-Stim Help You Heal

If you’re dealing with pain, stiffness, or muscle weakness after an auto injury, electrical muscle stimulation could be a game-changer in your recovery journey.

At Gentle Care Chiropractic, our expert team uses advanced therapies including EMS and TENS to help patients just like you get out of pain and back to life.

Ready to Feel Better? Let’s Get You Started.

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