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Caruso Family Chiropractic El Cajon > Treatments > Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Muscle pain can be treated with painkillers when you use a traditional method. Unfortunately, with this approach, painkillers can come with unwanted side effects. If you don’t like that, you may simply wait and hope that your condition improves. But you know that waiting and hoping won’t work.
At Caruso Family Chiropractic Clinic, we only provide natural treatments. It means that there are no surgeries or painkillers involved. Electrical muscle stimulation uses impulses. The currents are delivered through small pads. These pads are placed on the skin to target muscle contraction and relaxation. They also reduce tension and improve blood flow.
If you suffer from these conditions, you may benefit from electrical muscle stimulation session:
Your muscle pain can be relieved naturally, without medicines or painkillers. It is possible through electrical muscle stimulation therapy here at Caruso Family Chiropractic Clinic.
The ongoing muscle tension in your body can affect the quality of your life. If you don’t treat it now, it may lead to more pain, restricted movement, postural issues, and muscle spasms, among others. Dr. Robert Caruso will look into your condition. He’ll study your medical history to ensure that you get the appropriate treatment and receive lasting relief from your pain.
Electrical muscle stimulation therapy is just one of the options you may have. But Dr. Caruso may recommend other treatments in addition to EMST to speed up your recovery time.
You don’t want your muscle pain to persist for a long time. If you’re afraid of taking pain meds or undergoing surgery, then electrical muscle stimulation therapy is for you. Contact us today to schedule an appointment: (619) 808-4550.
Electrical muscle stimulation therapy (EMST) is a therapy that makes your muscles contract. It uses electrical impulses to strengthen weak muscles, reduce swelling, and relieve pain while helping heal wounds.
A standard session lasts 20 to 60 minutes. But it depends on your condition. The chiropractor will determine how long each session will be after a proper evaluation.
After every session, it’s normal for your muscles to be sore. It’s a sign that your muscles have worked deeply. But this soreness disappears within 24 to 48 hours.
Yes, electrical muscle stimulation therapy can help. It forces your muscles to contract and release. This action improves local blood flow and relaxes tension.

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