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07/04/2023

Is E-Stim the Answer to Your Pain? (Part 6)
Hello Guidance PT fam! Today we continue our exploration into electrical stimulation to see whether it is right for you.
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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING E-STIM
* Electrodes are placed around the site receiving therapy.
* The electrical current will begin on a low setting and increased gradually.
* You’ll get a tingly, “pins and needles” feeling at the site.
* Depending on the type of e-stim, you may feel a muscle twitch or contract repeatedly.
* Each e-stim therapy session may last 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the condition being treated.
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Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/pain-relief/e-stim

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06/29/2023

Is E-Stim the Answer to Your Pain? (Part 5)
Hello Guidance PT fam! Today we continue our exploration into electrical stimulation to see whether it is right for you.
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HOW DOES E-STIM WORK?
E-stim uses small electrodes placed on the skin. The electrodes are small, sticky pads that should come off with little discomfort at the end of the session.
Several electrodes are placed around the area receiving treatment. Wires from the e-stim device are attached to the pads.
Steady streams of electrical pulses are delivered through the wires from the e-stim unit. The unit may be small enough to fit in your hand or larger, like a landline phone and answering machine.
For muscular stimulation, the pulses will reach the muscles, signaling them to contract.
Pulses aimed at the nervous system block the transmission of pain signals from reaching the spinal cord and brain. The pulses also stimulate the body to produce more natural pain-relieving chemicals called endorphins.
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Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/pain-relief/e-stim

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06/27/2023

Is E-Stim the Answer to Your Pain? (Part 4)
Hello Guidance PT fam! Today we continue our exploration into electrical stimulation to see whether it is right for you.
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OTHER TYPES OF E-STIM
One of the following similar e-stim treatments may help you, depending on your condition:
* Electrical stimulation for tissue repair (ESTR) helps reduce swelling, increase circulation, and speed up wound healing.
* Interferential current (IFC) stimulates nerves to reduce pain.
* Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) stimulates the nerves in muscles to restore function and strength, prevent muscle atrophy, and reduce muscle spasms.
* Functional electrical stimulation (FES) involves a unit implanted in the body to provide long-term muscle stimulation aimed at preserving function and motor skills.
* Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) uses an implantable device to relieve pain.
* Iontophoresis helps deliver ionically charged medication to tissue to help speed up healing.

You may have seen TV and online advertisements for home e-stim systems. If you’re interested in one of these products, talk with your doctor or a physical therapist. Be sure to get proper instruction on its use before trying it out.
As part of a physical therapy program, you may be provided a battery-powered unit to use at home. Make sure the unit’s settings are correct before using it on your own.
Let's take a break here and continue in our next post. See you!

Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/pain-relief/e-stim

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06/26/2023

Is E-Stim the Answer to Your Pain? (Part 3)
Hello Guidance PT fam! Today we continue our exploration into electrical stimulation to see whether it is right for you.
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WHAT ARE THE MAIN TYPES OF E-STIM?
The two main types of e-stim are transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS).

TENS
TENS may be used for chronic (long-term) pain as well as for acute (short-term) pain. Electrodes are placed on the skin near the source of the pain. Signals are sent through nerve fibers to block or at least reduce the pain signals traveling to the brain.

EMS
EMS uses a slightly stronger current than TENS to get muscles to contract. The unit’s electrodes (also placed on the skin near the affected muscles) cause rhythmic contractions. This can improve muscle strength if the user attempts to contract the muscle simultaneously.

Other e-stim types
In addition to EMS and TENS, your doctor or physical therapist may recommend other e-stim treatments.
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Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/pain-relief/e-stim

06/20/2023

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05/30/2023

Is E-Stim the Answer to Your Pain? (Part 2)
Hello Guidance PT fam! Today we continue our exploration into electrical stimulation to see whether it is right for you.
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WHAT IS E-STIM?

E-stim uses electrical pulses to mimic the action of signals coming from neurons (cells in your nervous system). These mild electrical currents target either muscles or nerves.

E-stim therapy for muscle recovery sends signals to targeted muscles to make them contract. (Flexing your biceps is a form of muscle contraction.) By causing repeated muscle contractions, blood flow improves, helping repair injured muscles.

Those muscles also improve their strength through repeated cycles of contraction and relaxation. E-stim can also “train” muscles to respond to the body’s natural signals to contract. This is an especially helpful benefit for stroke survivors who must essentially relearn basic motor functions.

The type of e-stim that focuses on pain relief sends signals on a different wavelength so they reach the nerves, rather than the muscles. Electrical stimulation can block pain receptors from being sent from nerves to the brain.
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Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/pain-relief/e-stim

05/05/2023

Is E-Stim the Answer to Your Pain? (Part 1)
Hello Guidance PT fam! Today we begin an exploration into electrical stimulation to see whether it is right for you.
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Whether you’re recovering from an injury or stroke or dealing with the pain of fibromyalgia or another condition, you may benefit from a physical therapy procedure called electrical stimulation, or e-stim.

E-stim sends mild electrical pulses through the skin to help stimulate injured muscles or manipulate nerves to reduce pain.

E-stim may not be appropriate for everyone, but for many people this painless procedure is accelerating recovery and providing relief from painful or uncomfortable symptoms.
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Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/pain-relief/e-stim

05/03/2023

At Guidance Physical Therapy, one of the athlete recovery services we offer is cupping therapy.
By using vacuum cupping we are able to pull fresh, nutrient rich blood into the sore muscles of the back and legs and speed healing.

Reach out to us today for one of the best cupping therapy services in Phoenix, Arizona.

04/11/2023

The Benefits of Cupping Therapy Go Beyond Soothing Sore Muscles ( Part 8 )
Hello Guidance PT family! Today we conclude with our cupping therapy journey. Let's go!
Additionally, you might need to avoid cupping therapy altogether if you have any bleeding or blood clotting disorders such as hemophilia, and those with psoriasis or eczema may also find the therapy irritating, according to the Cleveland Clinic. When in doubt, it's best to consult with a doctor if you have any concerns.

Ultimately, though, if you're someone who's experiencing aches, pains, or tension, and feel like you aren't finding relief no matter how much you foam roll, stretch, or soak with Epsom salts, cupping therapy might be just the thing you're looking for.
And with this, we've come to the end of this cupping therapy topic. Watch out for our next post!

Source: https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/benefits-cupping-therapy

04/11/2023

Happy Easter to our Guidance Physical Therapy family!

04/05/2023

The Benefits of Cupping Therapy Go Beyond Soothing Sore Muscles (Part 7)
Hello Guidance PT family! Let’s continue with finding out exactly what to expect from cupping therapy, plus the treatment's benefits and potential side effects.
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS OF CUPPING THERAPY?
One of the biggest concerns surrounding cupping therapy is the infamous circular bruises that happen afterward. (Insert photo of Michael Phelps circa 2016 here.) However, rest assured that the bruising looks worse than it feels.

"Cupping can result in temporary discoloration of the skin, what we call petechiae," explains Snyder. "These marks are a result of improved blood flow to the area and will dissipate either the day of treatment or up to two weeks [later], depending on the level of injury and underlying health."

Despite how it looks, the marks don't actually feel like a bruise. "These cupping marks do not hurt. In fact, you [won't] even know they [are] there," says Auth. The color of the marks can range from dark purple to light pink, or sometimes no marks at all, she explains. "A darker mark can indicate a higher level of tension, but the cups are still working even if you don't have marks." That said, you might not want to undergo cupping therapy if you have a special event coming up.
We'll pause here for now and see you in our next post!

Source: https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/benefits-cupping-therapy

04/04/2023

The Benefits of Cupping Therapy Go Beyond Soothing Sore Muscles (Part 6)
Hello Guidance PT family! Let’s continue with finding out exactly what to expect from cupping therapy, plus the treatment's benefits and potential side effects.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CUPPING THERAPY?
Cupping therapy is loved by active people for its ability to treat sore, achy muscles in all parts of the body, such as the upper back, shoulders, and neck, says Snyder.

In case you're still not sold, some studies show that the benefits go beyond soothing muscular pain. Cupping therapy can promote relaxation and enhance circulation, according to Auth. If you're someone who experiences chronic muscular pain, tension, or stress, you might find the intervention helpful.

It can also help with respiratory issues caused by the common cold. "Cupping [is used] to treat lingering upper respiratory issues such as a phlegmy cough or congestion by increasing the circulation in the upper body and drawing toxins to the surface for easier elimination," says Snyder.
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Source: https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/benefits-cupping-therapy

03/31/2023

The Benefits of Cupping Therapy Go Beyond Soothing Sore Muscles (Part 5)
Hello Guidance PT family! Let’s continue with finding out exactly what to expect from cupping therapy, plus the treatment's benefits and potential side effects.
One of the pros of this treatment is that you can experience results after just one cupping session. "After cupping, people often report feeling a release of tight muscles and a sense of relaxation," says Snyder. Depending on your concerns, though, you may benefit from regular sessions. "There's no one-size-fits-all cupping routine, [but] your acupuncturist can recommend the frequency required to achieve your health goals," says Auth. "In general, around once per month will keep your muscles feeling great."

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Source: https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/benefits-cupping-therapy

03/29/2023

The Benefits of Cupping Therapy Go Beyond Soothing Sore Muscles (Part 4)
Hello Guidance PT family! Let’s continue with finding out exactly what to expect from cupping therapy, plus the treatment's benefits and potential side effects.
HOW DOES CUPPING THERAPY WORK?

Think of cupping therapy as a massage, but without the possibility of pain from too much pressure. "Instead of pressing down, the cups pull up on the muscular fascia," explains Snyder. In case you're unfamiliar, fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds and supports your muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, organs, nerves. Fascia is able to stretch when you move, but when stressed, it can tighten around muscles, causing limited mobility and painful knots to develop, according to John Hopkins Medicine. Your fascia can become stressed from poor posture, a lifestyle with limited mobility, overworking your body either through working out or repetitive movements, or trauma, such as an injury, reports John Hopkins Medicine. "The cups help reset this fascia and relax it, releasing knots and tightness," says Snyder. A cupping treatment can also stimulate blood circulation, promoting blood flow where the cups are placed, which has a healing effect, says Auth.
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Source: https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/benefits-cupping-therapy

03/21/2023

The Benefits of Cupping Therapy Go Beyond Soothing Sore Muscles (Part 3)
Hello Guidance PT family! Let’s continue finding out exactly what to expect from cupping therapy, plus the treatment's benefits and potential side effects.
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There are many forms of cupping therapy, but two of the most common types are fire cupping and pneumatic cupping, explains Snyder. "For fire cupping, [a practitioner will] place a flame inside glass cups to create a vacuum (aka the suction)," she says. The practitioner lights a match inside the cup before extinguishing the fire and then placing the warm cups on your body.

"For pneumatic cups, [a practitioner will] remove the air from inside the cups to create a suction," says Snyder. Typically, the studios will use plastic cups and a suction gun to remove the air and create the suction, explains Auth. Some studios, including WTHN, will only offer pneumatic cupping for ease and safety, she says.

Cupping therapy can be performed by several types of practitioners including, acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, medical doctors, and physical therapists, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
We'll pause here for now and see you in our next post!

Source: https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/benefits-cupping-therapy

03/20/2023

The Benefits of Cupping Therapy Go Beyond Soothing Sore Muscles (Part 2)
Hello Guidance PT family! Let’s find out exactly what to expect from cupping therapy, plus the treatment's benefits and potential side effects.
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What is cupping therapy?
"Cupping therapy is a healing modality in traditional Chinese medicine that involves the use of cups to create suction on your skin," says Auth. "This suction stimulates circulation to help relieve muscle tension, increase the body's natural detox processes, and alleviate respiratory congestion."

The cups used in cupping therapy are typically made from glass, but other materials, such as bamboo, animal horns, and shells have been used for thousands of years, explains Gudrun Snyder, D.Ac. M.Sc. L.Ac., a doctor of East Asian acupuncture and founder of Moon Rabbit Acupuncture.

The process begins with your practitioner creating a vacuum on your skin with the cups, explains Auth. Once the cup is on your skin, the natural vacuum draws your skin into the cup. Then the cups are left on your body for anywhere from ten to 45 minutes, according to Auth.
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Source: https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/benefits-cupping-therapy

03/16/2023

The Benefits of Cupping Therapy Go Beyond Soothing Sore Muscles (Part 1)
Hello Guidance PT family! Let’s explore a new series of posts.
Find out exactly what to expect from cupping therapy, plus the treatment's benefits and potential side effects.
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When swimmer Michael Phelps showed up to the 2016 Rio Olympics Games with circular purple bruises on his back, spectators were confused. Numerous online publications shed light on why he had the bruises, revealing that were the result of a recent cupping therapy session. Since then, cupping therapy has become more popular among professional athletes, celebrities, and everyday people.

Cupping therapy is nothing new. It's a healing modality that's been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for thousands of years, according to Shari Auth, D.A.C.M., L.Ac., L.M.T., certified doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine and co-founder of WTHN, a wellness studio in New York. But as with other TCM healing therapies, such as acupuncture or ear seeding, cupping therapy has recently grown in popularity in the Western world. Fans of the treatment (including Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow), swear by its restorative effects on aching pains and sore muscles.

If you're curious about the TCM practice, keep reading to learn more about the treatment, including cupping therapy benefits and how it works.
We'll pause here for now and see you in our next post!

Source: https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/benefits-cupping-therapy

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