What is Synaptic Electronic Activation?Synaptic Electronic Activation or SEA is a method of pain-control that generates a sophisticated electronic signal with a wide frequency band, to modify neurochemicals naturally released in the body. The purpose is to safely treat and subdue the pain, numbness, and tingling that affects patients with varying degrees of neuropathy, nerve pain and chronic pain. Unlike other treatments, SEA requires no surgery and no narcotics or opioids for natural pain relief.
How long are treatments?Usually between 20-40 minutes, depending on the provider. Treatments are usually provided in two 20-minute sessions one right after the other. The protocol recommendation is 20 minutes at one frequency level. When the first treatment period is complete, the provider will move onto the second 20 minutes at the next higher frequency level. As with any medical treatment, results and duration of treatment are dependent on the patient’s condition, treatment compliance, genetics, diagnosis and other factors. Typically patients undergo treatment for 6-8 weeks.
How does it work?The treatment delivers an electronic signal to the body’s deep tissues The SEA variable waveform simulates the “electrical burst” (Action Potential) that occurs when cells (neurons) fire, rather than using a simple electrical output as with conventional devices (E-stim, TENS). SEA is delivered by one or more sets of electrodes placed at the pain site. The electrodes may be located strategically on/near the affected areas or closer to the central nerve branch for systemic treatment sweeps. The electronic signal has a unique, biocompatible waveform, so called because of its similarity to the electric waveform generated by the human body.
Research has demonstrated, that using SEA technology, the levels of neurochemicals are modulated both during and after treatment. That neurochemical modulation explains the clinical results in terms of pain reduction, tissue anesthesia and analgesia, enhanced tissue resolution and reduction of symptoms associated with acute or chronic nerve pain.
The electronic SEA signals can safely and effectively create lasting pain relief for patients suffering with but not limited to other hallmark symptoms associated with painful chronic nerve conditions such as:
• Pre and postoperative pain,
• Burning pain,
• Numbness/ tingling
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Neuritis
• Radiculopathy
• Inflammatory Conditions
• Neuromas
• Restless Leg Syndrome
Used as a conservative standalone treatment or combined with your medical regimen, it does not require surgery or narcotics (opioids). Mend Health & Wellness offers to patients in Maine near South Portland. If you close to Scarborough and are looking for an alternative to surgery for acute or chronic neuropathic pain, call our office or book a consultation with one of our chiropractors nearby.