What is Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) Therapy?
Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses gentle, low-level electrical currents applied to specific points on the body to help reduce pain, calm the nervous system, and support the body's natural healing processes.
Unlike traditional electrical stimulation devices such as TENS units, MPS uses microcurrent, which is measured in millionths of an amp and is often below the threshold of sensation. These low-frequency electrical impulses are applied to acupuncture points, trigger points, scar tissue, and areas of tension using a handheld device called the Dolphin Neurostim®.
MPS Therapy combines principles from modern neuroscience, pain science, acupuncture, and connective tissue therapy. The goal is not simply to mask symptoms, but to help regulate the nervous system, improve communication between the brain and body, and address patterns that may be contributing to persistent pain, tension, or dysfunction.
Many individuals living with chronic pain develop changes within the nervous system over time. The brain and body can become more sensitive to pain signals, even after tissues have healed. MPS Therapy is designed to help "reset" these patterns by providing gentle neurological input that may help decrease pain sensitivity and promote a more balanced nervous system response.
MPS Therapy may be used as a standalone treatment or integrated into a comprehensive rehabilitation plan alongside manual therapy, movement, exercise, nervous system regulation strategies, and pelvic health treatment.
Potential Benefits of MPS Therapy
May help reduce chronic and acute pain
Supports nervous system regulation
May decrease muscle tension and protective guarding
Can be used to address scar tissue and adhesions
Non-invasive and drug-free
Comfortable treatment with little to no sensation
Often complements other rehabilitation and manual therapy techniques
Conditions That May Benefit from MPS Therapy
Chronic pain syndromes
Hypermobility spectrum disorders and hEDS
Pelvic pain
Scar tissue restrictions
TMJ dysfunction
Neck and back pain
Headaches and migraines
Sciatica
Tendon and overuse injuries
Post-surgical pain and adhesions
Dysautonomia-related nervous system dysregulation (POTS, Long COVID, etc)
Persistent muscle tension and myofascial pain
How We Use MPS Therapy
At Intuitive Therapies & Pelvic Health, MPS Therapy is integrated into a whole-person treatment approach. Rather than treating pain in isolation, we evaluate how the nervous system, connective tissue, movement patterns, breathing mechanics, and lifestyle factors may be contributing to symptoms.
MPS Therapy is often combined with manual therapy, corrective exercise, nervous system regulation strategies, scar tissue treatment, and patient education to help improve comfort, function, and overall quality of life.
Many of the individuals we work with live with conditions such as hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), Dysautonomia / POTS, chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, and chronic pain syndromes. These conditions often involve heightened nervous system sensitivity, muscle guarding, and ongoing stress on connective tissues.
Because MPS Therapy works through the nervous system, it can be a valuable tool for helping calm protective responses, reduce pain sensitivity, and support a more regulated state. While it is not a cure for these conditions, it may help create an environment where the body feels safer, moves more comfortably, and responds more effectively to rehabilitation.
Why MPS Can Be Helpful for Hypermobility (hEDS/HSD), Chronic Pain, and Nervous System Dysregulation
Whether you're navigating chronic pain, hypermobility, pelvic health concerns, scar tissue restrictions, or nervous system dysregulation, we'd be happy to discuss whether MPS Therapy is right for you. Call or text our office today at 813-434-0060 to schedule your consultation.
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