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What is Microcurrent Therapy?
Microcurrent Therapy is pain-free and uses extremely small amounts
of electrical currents to relieve pain and heal soft tissue in the
body. Microcurrents, or microamps, are low intensity electric
currents produced at low frequencies that match the body's normal
pulse rate, like those naturally occurring when the body repairs
damaged tissues at the cellular level. During Microcurrent Therapy,
water-moistened electrodes or gel is placed on the skin and is used
to conduct the electrical current. By applying electrical currents
that mimic the body's natural electrical activity, microcurrent
therapy facilitates, stimulates and enhances the healing process of
soft tissues as well as increases circulation and decreases
inflammation.
Benefits of Microcurrent Therapy
- Helps speed the healing process
- Reduces swelling and inflammation
- Masks acute and chronic pain
- Release muscle trigger points
- Improves soft tissue regeneration
- Helps return the body's electrical current to a normal activity level
- Improves circulation, protein and nutrient use, and cell metabolism
- Improves the release of endorphins
Treatment
The number of treatments is dependent on the type, severity and
duration of the injury along with the patient's age, general health,
and lifestyle.
REFERENCES
Alternative Medicine Information (2005). "Microcurrent Therapy".
MicroLight Research, Inc. (2006). "Microcurrent Definitions and
Terms".
Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care (2004). "Microcurrent Therapy".
Thorp Institute (2006). "Pain Management".