Therastim is an advanced electrotherapy system used at Kosterman Chiropractic Center in Clinton, NC to deliver precise electrical stimulation for pain relief, muscle rehabilitation, and accelerated healing. As a sophisticated evolution of traditional electrical muscle stimulation, Therastim combines multiple waveforms and therapeutic parameters to address a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions — providing results that patients can feel from the very first session.
This innovative therapy is an integral part of our multi-modal approach to chiropractic care, helping patients in Clinton and throughout Sampson County recover faster and more completely from pain and injury.
What Is Therastim?
Therastim uses electrical currents delivered through surface electrodes to stimulate nerves and muscles in a targeted therapeutic manner. Unlike basic TENS units used at home, Therastim is a clinical-grade system capable of delivering specialized waveforms designed to:
- Reduce acute and chronic pain through the gate control mechanism of pain modulation
- Decrease muscle spasm and guarding that commonly accompanies spinal injuries
- Re-educate muscles following injury or periods of disuse
- Promote circulation and tissue healing by stimulating local blood flow
- Reduce swelling and edema in injured soft tissue
How Therastim Is Used at Our Clinton Chiropractic Office
Therastim is typically used in conjunction with chiropractic adjustments and other therapies. Electrodes are placed on the skin near the area of pain or dysfunction, and a comfortable electrical current is applied. Most patients describe the sensation as a gentle tingling or pulsing feeling — not painful. Sessions typically last 10–20 minutes and are often combined with heat or ice therapy for enhanced results.
Therastim is commonly used before an adjustment to relax tight muscles and improve spinal mobility, or after treatment to reduce post-adjustment soreness and accelerate healing.
Conditions Treated with Therastim
- Muscle spasm and tension
- Acute and chronic low back pain
- Neck pain and cervicogenic headaches
- Shoulder, elbow, and knee pain
- Sports injuries and strains
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Disc-related pain syndromes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Therastim painful?
No. Therastim is well-tolerated by most patients and is typically described as a comfortable, tingling sensation. The intensity can always be adjusted to your comfort level.
How does Therastim differ from a standard TENS unit?
Therastim is a professional-grade clinical device that offers far greater control over current parameters, waveforms, and treatment protocols than over-the-counter TENS units. It is more powerful, more precise, and more effective for treating complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Can anyone receive Therastim therapy?
Most patients are good candidates. However, electrical stimulation is contraindicated in certain situations, such as over a pacemaker or implanted electronic device, over areas with impaired sensation, or during pregnancy. Your chiropractor will determine if Therastim is appropriate for you.