Electrical stimulation therapies in Orland Park
Gentle current that relaxes muscle spasm, reduces inflammation, and eases pain.
When a muscle is locked in spasm or an area is inflamed and painful, gentle electrical current can help calm it. At our Orland Park office, Dr. Beekman uses several forms of electrical stimulation, each with a slightly different purpose, to relax muscle spasm, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. These therapies are often combined with adjustments so your muscles are settled and your care can do its work.
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS)
Electrical muscle stimulation sends gentle pulses that cause a muscle to contract and release. This helps break the cycle of spasm, encourages tight muscles to let go, and can help re-educate a muscle to work the way it should. For a muscle that has been guarding an injured or irritated area, EMS is a comfortable way to help it relax.
Interferential current
Interferential current uses two crossing mid-frequency currents that meet within the tissue. Because they are mid-frequency, they pass through the skin comfortably and reach deeper than some other forms of stimulation, which makes interferential current a useful tool for deeper aches and pain relief. Most patients feel a gentle, spreading pulse during treatment.
Microcurrent therapy
Microcurrent uses a very low level of current, so subtle that many patients barely feel it. Rather than contracting muscles, microcurrent is used to support the body's own tissue recovery in an injured or irritated area. It is a gentle option that pairs well with the rest of your care.
Better together: electrical stimulation is often combined with spinal adjustments and other therapies. Relaxing the muscles first can help an adjustment feel more comfortable and hold longer. Dr. Beekman chooses the combination that fits your body and your goals.
Questions, answered
Do electrical stimulation therapies hurt?
No. Most patients describe the sensation as a mild tingling, buzzing, or gentle pulsing on the skin. Dr. Beekman adjusts the intensity to a level that feels comfortable for you, and the goal is relief, not discomfort.
How is this different from an adjustment?
An adjustment works directly on joint alignment and function. Electrical stimulation works on the surrounding muscles and soft tissue, helping to relax spasm and calm inflammation. The two are often combined so the muscles are settled and the adjustment can hold more comfortably.
How do I get started?
Contact our office by phone or email to request an appointment. After an examination, Dr. Beekman will recommend whether electrical stimulation fits your needs and how it fits into your overall plan.
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