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MicroVas Therapy, or Micro-Vascular Therapy, is a popular non-surgical pain-relief option for patients to encourage blood flow to the legs, feet and hands for patients suffering from neuropathy. This electrical stimulation therapy is geared toward patients with chronic numbness, tingling or pain caused by poor blood circulation that can develop from diabetes, chemotherapy, alcoholism or medicine side-effects. Prior to treatment, many patients have trouble walking or standing for long periods of time because their pain is so intense.
Is MicroVas Treatment Right for Me?
Our staff at Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine will perform a thorough exam using digital imaging, asking questions about your symptoms, and reviewing your medical records to determine if MicroVas treatment is right for you.
How Does MicroVas Therapy Work?
Once your doctor determines it’s a good choice, we’ll have you take a seat near our MicroVas machine, which is generally connected to your thigh, calf, ankle and/or foot for each treatment. This is a painless process that involves electrodes (attached via adhesives which look somewhat like bandages) which are themselves connected to leads (cords that send electrical stimulation from the machine to your body). Once you’re connected and comfortable, the device’s power is increased slowly, stimulating blood flow through the areas that need it most. Each MicroVas treatment typically lasts from 10-20 minutes, and most patients describe the process as painless. Some patients report a tingling session in their feet, which is normal due to increased blood circulation. Patients typically visit us a few times a week until symptoms improve, usually experiencing relief right around the fourth treatment session.
Are you a good candidate for Microvas?
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Positive
You have arthritis, achilles tendinitis, diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, metatarsalgia, myofascial pain, neuroma, plantar fasciitis, radiculopathy, or tarsal tunnel syndrome.
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Positive
You are suffering from pain due to some physical issue with your lower extremities, including gout, flat feet, hammertoe, or any other kind of foot, ankle, or leg pain.
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Negative
You are currently pregnant, or have an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator.
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Negative
You have a deep vein thrombosis, bleeding or clotting disorder, or have recently recovered from a stroke or heart attack.
Frequently asked questions
Does MicroVas Therapy Cause Pain?
MicroVas therapy is a painless process, though patients do commonly report feeling a tingling sensation in their feet after a session. This is normal, and tends to dissipate soon after tMicroVas therapy is a painless process, though patients do commonly report feeling a tingling sensation in their feet after a session. This is normal and tends to dissipate soon after the procedure is over.
How Effective is MicroVas Therapy?
MicroVas therapy has shown great effectiveness in treating pain due to a variety of conditions, and has been particularly beneficial for numbness and pain in the lower extremities caused by diabetes. While results are not immediate, most patients report relief after several treatment sessions.
How Long Does Receiving MicroVas Therapy Take?
MicroVas therapy is a painless process, though patients do commonly report feeling a tingling sensation in their feet after a session. This is normal and tends to dissipate soon after the procedure is over.
What Are the Potential Side Effects of MicroVas Therapy?
There are no known negative side effects that have been reported as resulting from MicroVas therapy.
What Is MicroVas Therapy Used for?
Many patients find that MicroVas therapy reduces their pain and helps make everyday activities more enjoyable. We often use MicroVas treatment for neuropathy and poor circulation, but these aren’t the only health concerns that benefit from electrical stimulation.
If you have any of the conditions or symptoms below, consider Micro-Vas Therapy:
- Arthritis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ulcers on the foot or lower leg
- Diabetes
- Neuroma
- Myofascial pain
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Radiculopathy
- Metatarsalgia
- Foot, ankle or leg pain
Many of these afflictions respond well to MicroVas treatment. At Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine, we will work with you to determine an effective treatment plan for your pain, whether you’ve got minor discomfort or severe aches.
