Interferential therapy is proven effective for pain, edema, and inflammation reduction.

So, have you been “electrified”?

Has electricity passed across your body by domestic electrical current? A household electrical current is lethal, so hopefully not!

Did you know that our bodies are actually electrically charged? It’s true!

Just like a pocket calculator, laptop or other electronic devices, our bodies are powered by a small, electrical frequency that is enough to drive impulses that send messages to our brain.

The good news is that electrical charges can also have therapeutic effects. In chiropractic care, interferential therapy—also known as “electro” therapy– is a therapeutic treatment to aid in the relief of pain and the promotion of soft tissue healing. Tiny electrical impulses are introduced into the tissues in the vicinity of an injury. Where these waves intersect below the surface of the skin, a low-frequency charge is created to stimulate the nerves without painful side effects. This prompts the body to secrete endorphins and other natural pain killers and to help relieve the pain. Combined with chiropractic adjustment, interferential therapy is a very effective way to accelerate the healing process and help reduce your pain more quickly.

Most patients find interferential therapy to be extremely beneficial, and describe the feeling of the treatment as a faint “pins and needles” sensation. It is most often used for pain relief and to aid in reducing the swelling of soft tissues. Ligament sprains, muscle strains, and spasms often respond well to this treatment because it helps to reduce atrophy and increase blood circulation. Patient benefits include a reduction in pain, decreased local swelling, and better muscle tone, as well as the restoration of normal movements.

What frequency is used on the human body during treatment?

Different frequencies are used depending on the severity of the condition. Your chiropractor will manipulate this variable of frequency to a comfortable and tolerable level.

Is this therapy safe?

Yes. Although the thought of electrical impulses being sent into the body may seem frightening at first, all you really feel is a slight vibrating sensation, and unlike most drugs, interferential devices have no known side effects.

Is this therapy for everyone?

Your chiropractor will help you make the best decisions for your overall care, and help you decide if interferential therapy is right for you. Generally, individuals with a pacemaker or patients who are pregnant should not use an interferential device.

Can interferential therapy help me?

Interferential therapy has been used for managing post-surgical, post-traumatic, acute pain, edema, and inflammation.

Interferential therapy is proven effective for pain, edema, and inflammation reduction that works well with Chiropractic care, a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Qualified chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.

If you are considering Interferential Therapy and have questions or wish to schedule a consultation, please contact us at 865.429.4404.