How Frequency-Specific Microcurrent Can Help Manage Pain
A low-level electrical current can help treat arthritis, chronic pain, and more
Do you struggle with persistent or chronic pain but want to avoid using drugs for your pain management? Frequency-specific microcurrent (FSM) could be the solution you’re looking for. At Achieve Therapy and Fitness we offer FSM as one of the many treatment options to help you feel your best.
FSM is an FDA-approved method of treating pain using a low-level electrical current. If that sounds alarming, don’t worry: treatment is rarely painful. The electrical current employed in FSM is both very low and very precise, and most people report they can’t even feel it.
If you’re tired of living with chronic or persistent pain, request an appointment with Achieve Therapy and Fitness to learn more about how frequency-specific microcurrent therapy can help!
How does frequency-specific microcurrent work?
FSM primarily treats pain, especially musculoskeletal pain, inflammation, and scar tissue. One of the benefits of FSM is that it’s not one-size-fits-all, so with a little adjustment, it can be tailored to treat everything from fibromyalgia to kidney stones.
At Achieve Therapy and Fitness, we often employ FSM to help with the following conditions:
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Back and neck pain
- Shoulder, hip, or knee pain
- Sports injuries
- And more!
While FSM is most strongly associated with pain relief, there’s some evidence that it can help with related symptoms, too, such as brain fog.
What can I expect when I come in for an appointment?
At your initial appointment with Achieve Therapy and Fitness in Grand Forks, ND or East Grand Forks, MN, our physical therapists will start with a thorough physical examination and detailed health history, both of which will help us better understand your condition and symptoms. This information allows us to develop a customized treatment plan, including customized FSM treatment.
When you come in for FSM treatment, it’s important you be well-hydrated, so make sure to drink plenty of water before your appointment! We’ll set you up on in a comfortable chair and administer the current using sticky electrode pads that are placed on your skin.
The amount of time your session will last depends on several factors, including the condition we’re treating and the severity of your pain. You’ll be free to sleep, read, use an electronic device, and drink water throughout. The treatment itself is usually painless, although you might feel drowsy afterward. The pain-relieving effects should last for several days.
Our therapists will likely offer additional treatments to complement your FSM treatment, such as gentle stretching and strengthening exercises, aerobic exercise, or manual therapy–it all depends on your specific goals, needs, and symptoms.
Request an appointment to try frequency-specific microcurrent today!
People living with all sorts of conditions can benefit from FSM. If you’re struggling with chronic or persistent pain, request an appointment with Achieve Therapy and Fitness to learn more about how this treatment can benefit you!
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