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Using Electric Stimulation to Enhance Your Chiropractic Care

At The Bridge Chiropractic in Clairemont, we combine chiropractic adjustments with therapeutic electric stimulation (“e-stim”) to help you achieve faster, longer-lasting relief. Whether you’re seeking relief from low back pain, recovering after an auto collision, or battling chronic tension headaches, adding e-stim to your treatment plan can accelerate healing, reduce discomfort, and restore your body’s natural function.
 

What Is Electric Stimulation?

Electric stimulation (often delivered via a TENS or EMS unit) sends mild, pulsed currents through surface electrodes placed over sore or injured muscles and joints.

  • TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) primarily targets pain signals at the nerve level, helping to “gate” or override discomfort.

  • EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) triggers gentle muscle contractions, improving circulation and preventing atrophy in weakened areas.

Because the currents are adjustable in intensity and frequency, we tailor each session to your comfort level and specific condition.
 

How E-Stim Complements Chiropractic Adjustments

  1. Pre-Adjustment Relaxation
    Applying e-stim just prior to your adjustment helps relax tight muscles and fascia, making low force chiropractic techniques more effective and comfortable.

  2. Post-Adjustment Recovery
    After your spinal or joint mobilization, e-stim reduces inflammation and soothes residual soreness—so you can get back to work or play sooner.

  3. Neuromuscular Re-Education
    For patients with muscle inhibition following injury (common in auto accident chiropractic cases), EMS retrains proper firing patterns, restoring strength and stability to support your spine.
     

Conditions We Treat with E-Stim + Chiropractic

  • Low Back Pain Clairemont: A leading cause of missed work days, low back pain responds exceptionally well to combined e-stim and spinal adjustments.

  • Headaches Clairemont: Many tension and cervicogenic headaches resolve more quickly when e-stim eases upper-neck muscle spasms alongside gentle adjustments.

  • Post-Auto Accident Care: Whiplash and soft-tissue injuries often leave muscles guarded and inflamed. E-stim accelerates soft-tissue healing, supporting our auto accident chiropractic protocols.

  • Chronic Muscle Strain: From desk-bound “tech neck” to sports overuse, e-stim speeds recovery in stubborn, tight muscle groups.

  • Rehab after Disc Injuries: Herniated or bulging discs often benefit from the improved circulation and decompression effects e-stim provides after a chiropractic decompression session.
     

What to Expect in Your Session

  1. Assessment: We’ll evaluate your range of motion, muscle tone, and pain patterns to determine ideal electrode placement.

  2. Setup: You’ll feel a mild tingling as the unit ramps up—never enough to jump, but clearly perceptible.

  3. Duration: Typical e-stim runs 10–20 minutes per area, often both before and after your adjustment.

  4. Follow-Up: We’ll adjust settings based on your feedback and track your progress over successive visits.
     

Is Electric Stimulation Right for You?

E-stim is safe, drug-free, and FDA-cleared for a variety of musculoskeletal issues. If you have a pacemaker, active infection, or certain skin conditions, let us know so we can modify your plan. Most patients experience immediate relief and cumulative gains over a 4–6-week care plan.

Ready to combine cutting-edge electric stimulation with proven chiropractic care? Call The Bridge Chiropractic at (858) 247-1214 or click Book Now to schedule your personalized evaluation. Discover why so many Clairemont residents trust our low force chiropractic approach for lasting pain relief and functional restoration.

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