Benefits of Electrical Stimulation
Our chiropractors, Dr. Blomdahl and Dr. Zaker use a variety of tools to treat the residents of Maple Grove and the surrounding area. One of those tools that we use is called electrical stimulation and we would like to explain the benefits that electrical stimulation can provide to our patients at Maple Grove Family Chiropractic.
What Is Electrical Stimulation?
Before explaining what the benefits of electrical stimulation are it is important to establish what it entails. Electrical currents given at low levels are applied to the muscles in your body. It causes the muscles to contract when they otherwise would not have. Many doctors use this procedure as part of a patient’s therapy.
Benefits of Electrical Stimulation
One medical condition commonly treated by electrically stimulating muscles is Osteoarthritis. The condition involves your joint tissues degrading and the stimulation works to reverse this. In addition, it can help the extensor muscles in a patient's knees and make the muscles stronger. Electrical stimulation is often administered to treat many types of chronic pain as well.
It isn't just medical conditions that are treated this way. Many injuries can be treated using this method. Some athletes swear by this form of treatment. It strengthens joints and muscles, two things that are very important to athletic performance. An improved range of motion is also a common benefit of electrical stimulation. The treatment makes your joints more flexible and eliminates a lot of chronic pain that that is a common complaint at our clinic.
Many people suffer from high-stress levels throughout life, electrical stimulation can help with this as well. One of the benefits of this procedure is that it improves your blood circulation. In turn, this will help you feel calmer. This works in much the same way that a deep tissue massage can also help manage your stress levels.
Contact Maple Grove Family Chiropractic
Injuries or medical conditions that you are suffering from may be treated effectively with electrical stimulation. To find out if you are a candidate, make an appointment at Maple Grove Family Chiropractic to meet with one of our chiropractors by calling us at (763) 777-5461. We treat patients throughout Maple Grove and the surrounding area.