Electrical Muscle Stimulation at Axis Chiropractic

Those small electrode pads you sometimes see in a chiropractic office aren't just there to make your muscles twitch.

Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) uses controlled electrical impulses applied through pads placed on the skin. At Axis Chiropractic, we use EMS as an additional treatment option when muscle tension, soreness, or injury is contributing to a patient's symptoms.

EMS sends gentle electrical impulses through electrodes positioned over the treatment area. 

Depending on the settings being used, you may feel tingling along with rhythmic tightening and relaxing of the muscles.

We may incorporate EMS into treatment for:

• Muscle tension and soreness
• Back or neck pain
• Muscle strains
• Sports injuries
• Work-related injuries
• Automobile accident injuries
• Other soft tissue problems

EMS usually isn't the primary treatment. Instead, it's one of several tools we can use depending on what we find during your examination.

This is usually the first question patients ask.

You'll typically feel a tingling sensation followed by mild muscle contractions as the intensity is gradually increased. The treatment should feel strong enough to stimulate the area without being unnecessarily uncomfortable.

We'll adjust the intensity based on the treatment goal and your comfort.

Muscles often tighten or become irritated around an injured or painful area. In certain situations, electrical muscle stimulation can be incorporated into treatment to address the muscular component of the problem.

Depending on your condition, we may use EMS along with chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, exercises, or other treatments.

Not every patient needs EMS, and we don't use it simply because it's available. The treatment we choose should have a reason behind it.

Axis Chiropractic offers Electrical Muscle Stimulation as one of several conservative treatment options available to patients in New Ulm and surrounding Southern Minnesota communities.

We'll evaluate your condition first and determine which treatments make sense for you.

Walk-ins are welcome during normal business hours, or schedule an appointment if you prefer a specific time.

Call 507-359-9580 or schedule online to get started.