Electrical muscle stimulation involves sending electrical impulses through the skin. It works by providing electrical impulses to nerve endings in an area of injury. The stimulation soothes the nerve endings, provides pain relief, and may also increase blood flow to speed up healing in injured tissues. The electrical impulses mimic what occurs when someone contracts and releases a muscle naturally.
This therapy is applicable for chronic and acute conditions and is generally used to reduce muscle spasms, increase blood flow, reduce inflammation and pain as well as helping patients regain their functionality.