Interferential electrotherapy uses medium frequency electrical currents to stimulate the nerves and muscles and help relieve pain. Interferential therapy uses two medium frequency currents whose paths cross and interfere with one another. The interference of the currents imitates low frequency nerve stimulation that penetrates deeply into the nerves and muscles and helps heal soft tissue. So, does Interferential Electrotherapy work? Keep reading to find out!
Benefits of Interferential Electrotherapy
Pain Reduction
This form of therapy helps reduce pain in muscles and joints, as it relaxes the muscle while promoting endorphin release.
Decreases Swelling
Nerve swelling, which causes back pains, is significantly reduced with interferential electrotherapy. The electrical current releases the tension that strains nerves and causes them to painfully swell.
Muscle Toning
It can help support the strength in your muscles and maintain muscle tone until your health improves.
Movements Restoration
If your back feels stiff or too painful to function normally, interferential electrotherapy helps you regain your normal movements over time. As your muscles and nerves heal, you will eventually be pain-free.
Promotes Release of Endorphins
Interferential Electrotherapy stimulates your body’s natural painkillers, endorphins, to combat back pain.
Speeds up Healing
Muscle strains or ligament sprains heal quickly through Interferential Electrotherapy. It promotes muscle and soft tissue healing.
Control Muscle Spasms
The electric current will relax your muscle, allowing you to have more control over it.
Additional Help
This type of electrotherapy has no known side effects and is drug-free. Pregnant women should not use interferential electrotherapy. You should consult your doctor to see if interferential electrotherapy is appropriate for you. TalkLocal can help connect you with local, high quality chiropractors in seconds! Simply enter in your information and provide a brief description of what you need, when you need it, and where you are located. We will find the chiropractors for you!
