Electrotherapy, Laser Therapy, IFC, and TENS

Electrotherapy, Laser Therapy, IFC, and TENS
Electricity has been used to treat pain for over 100 years. Scientific studies have proven that electricity can reduce both acute and chronic pain.
Several different electrical stimulation devices exist, each producing different frequencies, waveforms, and effects. Electrical modalities include:
* Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) (the most commonly used)
* Interferential Current (IFC)
Electrical stimulation may directly block transmission of pain signals along nerves. In addition, electrical stimulation has been shown to promote the release of endorphins, which are natural painkillers produced by the body.

Phototherapy or Laser Therapy is “a therapeutic physical modality, using photons (light energy) from the visible and infrared spectrum for tissue healing and pain reduction”, as defined by the North American Association of Laser Therapy (NAALT). Also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), cold or soft Laser Therapy, low energy Laser Therapy or simply Laser Therapy, the therapeutic light energy can be produced by either LED (light emitting diodes), SLD (superluminous diodes, or super bright LEDs), or low-level laser diodes.

The Fix uses Laser Therapy in conjunction with Massage to encourage a speedier recovery from ailments (such as soft tissue injury) and to treat chronic problems (such as arthritic joints). In most cases, our findings and scientific studies indicate that this form of treatment compliments the Massage component well.