ARP Wave Therapy in San Diego

ARP Wave Therapy (Accelerated Recovery Performance) is a breakthrough neuromuscular rehabilitation technology that approaches pain and injury from a fundamentally different angle than conventional treatments. Rather than focusing solely on the structural site of injury—the torn muscle, the inflamed tendon, the herniated disc—ARP Wave identifies and treats the neurological origin of the problem: the point in the nervous system where abnormal signals are being generated.

Here's the key insight: most injuries occur because muscles fail to absorb force properly. When a muscle doesn't contract at the right time, at the right speed, or with the right force, the load gets transferred to vulnerable structures—tendons, ligaments, joints, and discs. This neuromuscular dysfunction is often the root cause of injury, and it persists long after the structural damage has healed, which is why so many injuries become chronic or recur.

The ARP Wave device uses a patented direct-current background waveform that penetrates deeper into tissue than conventional stimulators. This allows it to reach and activate muscle fibers that the brain has neurologically "turned off" after injury—a protective mechanism called arthrogenic muscle inhibition. By reactivating these muscles while the patient performs active movements, ARP Wave retrains the entire neuromuscular chain to function correctly again.

At San Diego Chiropractic Neurology, we combine ARP Wave's neuromuscular approach with our functional neurology expertise for a comprehensive treatment that addresses both the structural and neurological components of your condition.

Between sessions, these practices help reinforce the neuromuscular retraining achieved during treatment:

Active movement. Unlike many treatments that require rest afterward, ARP Wave works best when you stay active. Gentle movement through your full available range of motion helps lock in the neuromuscular patterns established during treatment. Walk, stretch, and move—your body is learning new patterns.

Eccentric exercises. We'll prescribe specific eccentric (muscle-lengthening) exercises that reinforce the ARP Wave's focus on proper force absorption. These exercises teach your muscles to contract correctly during the deceleration phase of movement—exactly where most injuries occur.

Ice, not heat. After ARP Wave sessions, ice the treated area for 15 to 20 minutes if you experience any soreness. The therapy increases blood flow significantly, so ice helps manage any residual inflammation while the tissue remodels.

Adequate protein. Your muscles are rebuilding and remodeling during recovery. Ensure adequate protein intake (0.7 to 1.0 grams per pound of body weight daily) to provide the raw materials for tissue repair and muscle regeneration.