Electrical stimulation is used to treat pain and for muscle stimulation.

Electrical stimulation that helps control both chronic and acute pain fall into one of three categories: Interferential, Microcurrent, or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS). Each type of electrical stimulation device works in a slightly different way, but they all provide an effective, non-narcotic alternative or supplement to drug therapy.

Interferential electrical stimulation devices use two separate electrical frequencies that work together to stimulate large impulse nerve fibers; ones that close the gate. Their frequencies interfere with the transmission of pain messages at the spinal cord level, and help block their transmission to your brain. Obviously, the fewer pain messages that make it through, the less it hurts.

Microcurrent electrical stimulation is thought to mimic the body's own electrical system. It uses subtle current to build upon naturally occurring impulses to decrease pain. Microcurrent electrical stimulation devices take what you already have and make it stronger, amplifying your ability to heal.

TENS electrical stimulation devices use a two-pronged approach to pain relief. First, they target your sensory nerves, stimulating them to block pain signals and prevent their transmission to the brain. Second, TENS promotes production of endorphins, the body's natural pain reducing substances. Because of its effectiveness, TENS electrical stimulation therapy is used to treat back and cervical muscular and disc syndromes, RSD, arthritis, shoulder syndromes, neuropathies and other painful conditions.

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