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Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Muscle Relief and Recovery

Electrical stimulation therapy is a supportive treatment used to reduce muscle tension, calm pain signals, and help injured or overworked muscles recover more effectively. At Neck & Back Pain Specialists, electrical stimulation is used as part of a broader care plan to improve comfort, circulation, and movement without medication or invasive procedures.

This therapy is often helpful when muscles feel tight, fatigued, or slow to respond to other treatments.

When Muscles Stay Tight, Sore, or Guarded

Muscle pain does not always come from injury alone. In many cases, muscles remain tense because they are protecting irritated joints or nerves. This constant guarding can lead to stiffness, spasms, reduced circulation, and lingering discomfort.

Patients often describe feeling locked up, sore after small activities, or unable to fully relax affected areas. Even when joint alignment improves, muscle tension can continue to interfere with movement and comfort. Electrical stimulation is commonly used to help interrupt this cycle and allow muscles to release.

How Electrical Stimulation Helps

Electrical stimulation uses gentle electrical impulses delivered through surface electrodes placed on the skin. These impulses encourage muscles to contract and relax in a controlled way, helping improve blood flow and reduce pain signals.

Benefits of electrical stimulation therapy may include:

• Reduced muscle spasms and tightness

• Improved circulation to fatigued or injured tissue

• Relief from nerve-related discomfort

• Support for muscle re-education after injury

• Reduced pain sensitivity in affected areas

• A calming effect that helps muscles relax

The sensation is often described as a mild pulsing or tapping feeling and is adjusted to remain comfortable throughout treatment.

What to Expect

Electrical stimulation sessions are simple and comfortable. After an evaluation, electrodes are placed on targeted areas and the intensity is adjusted to your comfort level.

Typical sessions involve:

• Targeted placement based on your symptoms

• Comfortable, adjustable stimulation settings

• Short treatment times that fit easily into visits

• Use alongside other therapies when appropriate

Most patients leave feeling looser, calmer, and more comfortable in the treated area.

Relax Tight Muscles and Support Your Recovery

If muscle tension, spasms, or nerve-related discomfort are slowing your progress, electrical stimulation therapy may help support your recovery and comfort.

Schedule a consultation with Neck & Back Pain Specialists to learn how electrical stimulation can be incorporated into your personalized care plan.

Ready to Feel Better?

If pain is preventing you from enjoying your daily life, Neck & Back Pain Specialists is here to help. Dr. Ed Balta provides patient-centered chiropractic care designed to help you recover naturally and safely.