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Electrical
Muscle Stimulation ::
Often
referred to as "muscle stim," the therapy involves low
levels of electrical impulses delivered to the injured, painful
tissues to reduce pain and speed healing. Often described by patients
as a pleasant, "tingling" sensation, or "electrical
massage," these impulses stimulate the body to release natural
pain relievers, called endorphins. These endorphins reduce pain
and inflammation, thereby promoting faster healing of the injured
tissues. This therapy is often used to treat acute or chronic pain,
as well as strains or sprains of the muscles, joints, and soft tissues
of the spine and extremities.
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