There are many modalities that Chiropractors may use whereby manual therapy is contraindicated or other physiological changes are required for that patient.
2 electrode pads are placed along a dermatome, trigger point or along a peripheral nerve. Transcutaneous electrical current stimulates nerve cells that block the transmission of pain signals, modifying your perception of pain.
Electrical muscle stimulation
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), also known as neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is the elicitation of muscle contraction using electric impulses. It can be utilized as a strength training tool for healthy subjects and athletes, preventive tool for people who are partially or totally immobilized and may be used to evaluate the neural and/or muscular function in patients with suspected nerve lesions or entrapments.
Interferential current
Interferential current (IFC) is a type of electrotherapy that uses electrical impulses to relieve pain and promote healing. It involves placing electrodes on the skin around the injured area and applying two different medium frequency currents that interfere with each other to produce a low frequency current in the body tissue
Ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound (TUS) delivers sound waves into the depth of musculoskeletal tissue and is used for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, including acute soft tissue injuries, overuse syndromes, as well as chronic orthopaedic and rheumatologic conditions.
Low levels laser therapy
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a form of medicine that applies low-level (low-power) lasers or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to the surface of the body. Application of low-power lasers relieves pain or stimulates and enhances cell function.
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