Dr. Tracie M. Cusimano Huntington Beach Chiropractor Call Today: 714-840-2273 menu Home About Dr. Cusimano Services Chiropractic Care Massage Therapy Your first visit Conditions we treat Auto Accidents Lower Back Pain Neck and Upper Back Pain Carpal Tunnel Fibromyalgia Frozen Shoulder Headaches Osteoarthritis Pinched Nerve Plantar Fascitis Pregnancy Pain Sciatica Scoliosis Herniated disc Shoulder Pain Stress Tennis Elbow Whiplash Location t=""> Electrical Stimulation The application of electrical current is one of the most useful of all the forms of physical therapy. The therapeutic objectives for electrical stimulation include: -pain relief -tissue healing -reduction of muscle spasm -increased range of motion -increased muscle strength -reduction of swelling -decrease myofascial trigger points -decreased fibrous tissue and adhesions One of the most widely used forms of electrical stimulation is the TENS unit. This sensory stimulation blocks Pain by closing the pain gate in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord. The use of electrical stimulation to reduce muscle spasm is an important adjunct to spinal manipulation. For instance, a patient who presents with an acute injury to the lower back may respond best to spinal manipulation. However, the presence of muscle spasms in the lower back may prevent any attempts at manipulation. In this case, electrical stimulation can be used prior to manipulation in an effort to reduce the muscle spasms and make the manipulative procedure more readily accepted. One of the primary problems that develops in the early stage following an injury is fluid retention in the tissues surrounding the injured part. This may be particularly problematic in a dependent body part such as the ankle. Because fluid is typically moved by a process involving muscle activity (ie, muscle pumping), it may be helpful to use an electrical stimulation device to produce a passive muscle pump. One of the most helpful applications of electrical stimulation is to reduce myofascial trigger points. Electrical stimulation may be the stimulus necessary to break the pain-spasm- pain cycle that is often associated with trigger points. About Chiropractic What Is Chiropractic? Can Chiropractic Help Me? We May Help You With Auto Accidents Lower Back Pain Neck and Upper Back Pain Carpal Tunnel Fibromyalgia Frozen Shoulder Headaches Osteoarthritis Pinched Nerve Plantar Fascitis Pregnancy Pain Sciatica Scoliosis Herniated disc Shoulder Pain Stress Tennis Elbow Whiplash Myths and Facts About Chiropactic The Wellness Approach Chiropratic Techniques and Therapies Myofascial Release Cold Therapy Heat Therapy Electrical Stimulation Ultrasound Stretching and Core Exercises Patient Wellness Wellness lifestyle Tips Unhealthy Habits Can Be Changed Read the Labels Get Pleanty of Sleep Quit Smoking Love One Another Limit Electronics Wellness Essentials At Home At Work Exercise Nutrition Healthy Thinking Relaxation Techniques Get Positive Office Hours Monday 8:30am 7:00pm Tuesday 8:30am 7:00pm Wednesday 8:30am 7:00pm Thursday 8:30am 7:00pm Friday 8:30am 7:00pm Saturday 8:30am 12:00pm Sunday Closed Closed Meet Dr. Cusimano Dr. Cusimano is a native of Huntington Beach, California and graduate from Southern California University of Health Sciences. She received the Dean's List honor as well as the Delta Sigma Scholastic Society award. She worked at Cal State...read more about Dr. Cusimano Business Information Tracie M. Cusimano, D.C. 7561 Center Ave., Unit 26 Huntington Beach,CA 92647 714-840-2273
The application of electrical current is one of the most useful of all the forms of physical therapy.
The therapeutic objectives for electrical stimulation include:
-pain relief
-tissue healing
-reduction of muscle spasm
-increased range of motion
-increased muscle strength
-reduction of swelling
-decrease myofascial trigger points
-decreased fibrous tissue and adhesions
One of the most widely used forms of electrical stimulation is the TENS unit. This sensory stimulation blocks Pain by closing the pain gate in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord.
The use of electrical stimulation to reduce muscle spasm is an important adjunct to spinal manipulation. For instance, a patient who presents with an acute injury to the lower back may respond best to spinal manipulation. However, the presence of muscle spasms in the lower back may prevent any attempts at manipulation. In this case, electrical stimulation can be used prior to manipulation in an effort to reduce the muscle spasms and make the manipulative procedure more readily accepted.
One of the primary problems that develops in the early stage following an injury is fluid retention in the tissues surrounding the injured part. This may be particularly problematic in a dependent body part such as the ankle. Because fluid is typically moved by a process involving muscle activity (ie, muscle pumping), it may be helpful to use an electrical stimulation device to produce a passive muscle pump.
One of the most helpful applications of electrical stimulation is to reduce myofascial trigger points. Electrical stimulation may be the stimulus necessary to break the pain-spasm- pain cycle that is often associated with trigger points.
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Dr. Cusimano is a native of Huntington Beach, California and graduate from Southern California University of Health Sciences. She received the Dean's List honor as well as the Delta Sigma Scholastic Society award. She worked at Cal State...read more about Dr. Cusimano
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Tracie M. Cusimano, D.C.
7561 Center Ave., Unit 26
714-840-2273