Does electrical stimulation hurt?!
Question: Does electrical stimulation hurt!?
I had bunion surgery in July!. I am starting physical therapy!. The services that my doctor requested is Electrical Stimulation along with other services!. Will electrical stimulation hurt!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
First, just because the physician suggests it, it doesnt' mean it will necessarily be used!. Most physicians give PT orders as guidlines and very few intend for everything to be done that is listed!.!.!.rather it allows the therapist to choose from a variety of treatments that MIGHT be helpful!.
Second, it would depend on what is the purpose of the e-stim!. If meant for pain, no it does not hurt because it should only be turned up to your tolerance!. This is typicall TENS or IFC
If meant to stimulate a muscle contraction (NMES), this tends to be more uncomfortable than TENS or IFC!.
But no stimulation should be turned up beyond your tolerance!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
Second, it would depend on what is the purpose of the e-stim!. If meant for pain, no it does not hurt because it should only be turned up to your tolerance!. This is typicall TENS or IFC
If meant to stimulate a muscle contraction (NMES), this tends to be more uncomfortable than TENS or IFC!.
But no stimulation should be turned up beyond your tolerance!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
O I had that done on my knee when I had physical therapy; it hurt me so bad I hated going to therapy and I finally stopped!. The lady who did it cranked it up and just walked away and left me there forever!. It felt like my knee was going to burst!. I'm not sure how it would feel for your head!. They probably will use different equipment and I assume it should not be too painful; i mean its a brain right!?
Good Luck hope it turns out okay
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Good Luck hope it turns out okay
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No it's not supposed to be painful since it's going to be for your post-op!.!.!. Electric Stimulation (or TENS) is supposed to block the pain pathways going to your brain therefore leaving you with a feeling of having an "internal vibration"-like feeling!.!. some patients think it tickles!.!.!. Don't worry!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
no but it does tickle
i've had it a few timesWww@Answer-Health@Com
i've had it a few timesWww@Answer-Health@Com