Posted October 3, 2024
Ultrasound works by sending sound waves through the body. Doctors can recommend ultrasound therapy to treat pain. It may work best alongside other treatments. Many people know ultrasound as an imaging tool that allows doctors to see inside the body. It can also be therapeutic, promoting tissue healing and treating
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Posted September 27, 2024
Participating in sports is one of life’s great pleasures. Regardless of your athletic prowess, or lack of it, the enjoyment you gain from a good workout, a fast-paced game of tennis or a long bike ride, just to name a few, is worth a few aches and pains from time
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Posted September 25, 2024
Different Types of Electrical Stimulation Technology – The Name Game Electrical stimulation is an incredible technology with the potential to dramatically change the way we restore and enhance the human body. Unfortunately, despite centuries of research on electrical stimulation, we still have yet to see the practical use of electrical
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Posted September 19, 2024
Abstract Background: Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common complication of herpes zoster (HZ) and is difficult to treat. The role of antiviral agents and nonpharmacologic procedures in preventing PHN is not entirely clear. Recent retrospective study showed that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) may completely prevent PHN. The aim of
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Posted September 16, 2024
Migraine disease is a condition that causes recurring headaches, which can be very painful and often come with other symptoms. Migraine is actually more than just a headache – it’s a neurological condition that affects the brain AND the body. During a migraine attack someone may experience moderate to severe
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Posted September 13, 2024
Orthopedic physical therapy can be life-changing. A skilled physical therapist (PT) can get you back on track with your daily activities after surgery, an injury, accident, or illness. That’s because an orthopedic PT specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect any part of your musculoskeletal system. An orthopedic PT
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Posted September 11, 2024
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or stroke or dealing with the pain of fibromyalgia or another condition, you may benefit from a physical therapy procedure called electrical stimulation, or e-stim. E-stim sends mild electrical pulses through the skin to help stimulate injured muscles or manipulate nerves to reduce pain.
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Posted September 9, 2024
TENS and EMS are two physical therapy techniques that may help treat pain or stimulate muscle contractions. Both are sometimes called electrical stimulation (e-stim). In this article, we’ll look at the key similarities and differences between TENS and EMS units, what they’re used for, and whether they’re safe to use. Read
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Posted September 6, 2024
Chronic pain is a debilitating issue that makes completing even the simplest tasks infinitely harder. Of course, there are numerous traditional pain treatments available, such as nonprescription and prescription medications, trigger-point injections, and acupuncture, but these aren’t always effective. Fortunately, many chronic pain sufferers have found relief using a less-traditional pain
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Posted August 30, 2024
Overview Ear acupunctureEnlarge image Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management. Traditional Chinese medicine
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