Electrical stimulation, or e-stim, uses mild electrical pulses through pads on your skin to ease pain and relax tight muscles. At ProCare it is used together with adjustments and rehab, not on its own.
Your provider places adhesive pads on the skin around the injured area and slowly raises the intensity until you feel a comfortable tingling. The pulses stimulate nerves and muscles, which can reduce pain signals and help tight muscles relax.
E-stim is usually done before or after your adjustment or rehab exercises, so the muscles are more relaxed and the rest of the treatment is easier.
Your chiropractor checks whether e-stim is safe and useful for you.
Pads are placed on the skin and the intensity is set to a comfortable level.
You rest for about 10 to 15 minutes while the device runs.
E-stim is followed by adjustments, exercises or massage as your plan says.
We accept auto insurance, help with Oregon PIP and workers' comp claims, and work with personal injury attorneys, including letter of protection (LOP) cases. Our staff checks your coverage before treatment. See insurance we accept.
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Ener G., Google review, PortlandNo. It should feel like tingling or light tapping. If it feels sharp or uncomfortable, tell your provider and the intensity will be lowered.
People with a pacemaker or other implanted electrical device, and pregnant patients over the abdomen or lower back. Tell us about any implants or health conditions before treatment.
When it is part of your treatment plan after a car accident or work injury, it is usually billed with the rest of your care under PIP or workers' comp. Our staff can check your coverage.
A home unit may help with pain between visits, but it does not replace the exam, adjustments and rehab in your plan. Ask your chiropractor first.
Your chiropractor checks what is causing your pain and explains your plan before treatment starts.
