EMS therapy can sound a little intimidating when your chiropractor recommends it, especially if you’ve never tried it before. EMS therapy is often referred to as E-Stim therapy (short for electrical muscle stimulation), and it’s commonly used to stimulate muscles in a way that may help decrease pain.
“What is it? Why do I need it? Why would I benefit from it? Does it hurt? Can I stop once I start?”
You will find the answers to these questions as you read on and we hope that it helps ease any anxiety you feel about this treatment option. Note: If you landed here while searching for “stem therapy” or “stem chiropractor,” you’re not alone, those searches are common. EMS therapy is not stem therapy. This article covers electrical muscle stimulation (E-Stim), not stem cell therapy.
