What is H-Wave Electrical Stimulation?
H-Wave is a form of electrical stimulation designed to support your body’s recovery while helping manage pain.
At lower settings, H-Wave creates comfortable, rhythmic muscle contractions. These contractions help “pump” fluid through the area, supporting circulation and helping your body move nutrients in and waste products out. This can help reduce swelling, stiffness, and discomfort while supporting the healing process.
At higher settings, H-Wave works differently. Instead of creating noticeable muscle contractions, it targets the nerves involved in sending pain signals. This can help decrease pain and make it
easier to move, exercise, and participate in the activities that matter to you.
How can H-Wave Electrical Stimulation Help Me?
H-Wave may be a helpful addition to your treatment plan if pain, swelling, or discomfort is making it harder to move and participate in your daily activities. Depending on your condition and your therapist’s recommendations, H-Wave may help:
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Manage pain and make everyday movement more comfortable
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Improve circulation to support your body’s natural recovery process
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Reduce swelling and help move excess fluid away from a painful area
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Decrease muscle stiffness and soreness
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Support muscle activity without creating a tiring muscle contraction
Pain Management and Comfort
H-Wave electrical stimulation can help temporarily alleviate chronic pain and discomfort by targeting tender points and stiff muscles. This may lead to a reduction in pain and improved comfort.
Improved Circulation
By stimulating blood flow and increasing circulation, H-Wave electrical stimulation supports your body’s natural recovery process and may help accelerate muscle recovery.
Reduced Swelling
H-Wave electrical stimulation may reduce swelling and help move excess fluid away from a painful area.
Decreased Muscle Stiffness and Soreness
H-Wave electrical stimulation can help improve your flexibility and range of motion by reducing muscle stiffness and enhancing joint mobility.
Muscle Activity Support without Contraction
H-Wave electrical stimulation supports muscle activity without creating a tiring muscle contraction.
What Patients are Saying about H-Wave
“I had a great experience at POST Westover Hills! I was treated by Erica Parazo for H-Wave electrical stimulation treatment to help with my elbow pain. I had been dealing with issues with tennis elbow for more than a year, and I had tried several different things without much improvement. After my treatment, I noticed a significant decrease in my pain right away, and it only took about 30 minutes.
The treatment itself was comfortable and easy, and I was impressed with how knowledgeable and professional Erica was throughout the entire process. She took the time to explain what she was doing which made me feel very comfortable."
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Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an appointment for therapy or wellness services at POST Westover Hills, call 210-764-4723 or submit the Request Appointment form.
POST Westover Hills provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and wellness services. Our purpose is to have you return to your pre-injury, independent way of living without delay through strong patient-therapist communication and an unfailing concern for your well-being. We use objective measures to track your strength, flexibility and readiness for the activities life throws your way.
