Electroson is a method of electrotherapy in which low–frequency pulsed currents are used to directly affect the central nervous system in order to cause its inhibition and thus sleep in the patient.
The mechanism of action consists of the direct and reflex effect of current pulses on the cerebral cortex and subcortical formations. Pulsed current is a weak stimulus that has a monotonous rhythmic effect on brain structures such as the hypothalamus and reticular formation.
Synchronization of impulses with the biorhythms of the central nervous system causes its inhibition and leads to the onset of sleep. Electroson normalizes higher nervous activity, has a sedative effect, improves blood supply to the brain, affects the functional state of subcortical structures and the central parts of the autonomic nervous system.
Sometimes electrosone procedures are combined with psycho- and music therapy. During the procedure, the patient is in a state of falling asleep, drowsiness or sleep.
