TENS & Muscle Stimulation

Chiropractic & Musculoskeletal Clinic | Acupuncture | Remedial Massage | Fortitude Valley Brisbane

TENS & Muscle Stimulation: Drug-Free Pain Relief & Healing

At Our Chiro Chiropractic & Musculoskeletal Services in Brisbane, we offer advanced electrotherapy modalities like TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) and Muscle Stimulation to help you manage pain and accelerate healing. These non-invasive therapies utilize low-voltage electrical currents to stimulate nerves and muscles, providing effective pain relief and promoting natural healing processes.

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TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. It’s a non-invasive, drug-free pain relief technique that uses low-voltage electrical currents to stimulate nerves. This helps to block pain signals and encourage the body to release natural pain relievers called endorphins.

Small electrodes are placed on your skin near the area of pain. A TENS unit delivers gentle electrical impulses through these electrodes, creating a tingling or buzzing sensation. This stimulation interferes with pain signals traveling to the brain and helps to reduce pain perception.

TENS therapy can be effective for a variety of pain conditions, including:

  • Acute pain (e.g., sprains, strains)
  • Chronic pain (e.g., back pain, neck pain, arthritis)
  • Post-surgical pain
  • Nerve pain
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Menstrual cramps

Muscle stimulation, also known as electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), uses electrical impulses to cause muscle contractions. This can be beneficial for:

  • Strengthening weak muscles
  • Improving muscle function and coordination
  • Re-educating muscles after injury or surgery
  • Increasing blood circulation
  • Reducing muscle atrophy (wasting)

Electrodes are placed on the skin over the muscles being targeted. The electrical stimulation causes the muscles to contract and relax, similar to what happens during exercise. This helps to strengthen and re-educate the muscles.

Coverage varies depending on your insurance plan. It’s best to check with your provider to confirm your coverage.

Muscle stimulation can be used for:

  • Muscle weakness or atrophy
  • Muscle injuries (e.g., strains, tears)
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Stroke rehabilitation
  • Sports performance enhancement

Your practitioner will apply electrodes to the targeted area and adjust the intensity and frequency of the electrical stimulation for your comfort and therapeutic goals. The sensation is usually described as a tingling or buzzing. You should not experience any pain.

TENS and muscle stimulation are generally safe and well-tolerated. Some people may experience mild skin irritation where the electrodes are placed. These therapies are not suitable for everyone, including people with pacemakers, epilepsy, or during pregnancy.

Sessions typically last around 15-30 minutes.

The number of sessions will vary depending on your individual needs and condition. Your practitioner will recommend a treatment plan that’s right for you.

You can book an appointment for TENS or muscle stimulation therapy online through our website or by contacting our clinic directly. We’re here to help you manage your pain and achieve your wellness goals.

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