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Ultrasound therapy is used to minimize muscle pain and movement dysfunction. Ultrasound is the use of sound waves to treat medical problems, and in particular, those conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. Ultrasound can be used alone or in conjunction with stretching, therapeutic massage, heat, or gentle chiropractic manipulation.
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How does Ultrasound Therapy Work?
Ultrasound therapy is a treatment that is completely non-invasive and drug-free, making it a popular choice among patients who are looking for a more natural way to alleviate the symptoms that they are experiencing.
Ultrasound therapy in chiropractic care is used to stimulate blood flow, which in turn helps to decrease inflammation, increase tissue relaxation, and break down any internal scar tissue so that patients can enjoy greater mobility. This process also speeds up the rate of healing of any musculoskeletal injuries that the patient may have and may even promote bone fracture healing.
Ultrasound therapy in chiropractic care is used to stimulate blood flow, which in turn helps to decrease inflammation, increase tissue relaxation, and break down any internal scar tissue so that patients can enjoy greater mobility. This process also speeds up the rate of healing of any musculoskeletal injuries that the patient may have and may even promote bone fracture healing.
What Conditions can Ultrasound Therapy be used for?
Osteoarthritis
This condition is characterized by the degeneration of the joints and occurs when the protective cartilage that covers and protects the ends of the bones wears down over time.
Myofascial Pain
This condition affects the connective tissue that covers the muscles and can be extremely painful.
Bursitis
This condition can be painful and affects the small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion the bones, tendons, and muscles near the joints.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This is a very common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the fingers, hands, wrists, and lower arms. It occurs when there is pressure placed onto the median nerve which is the pain nerve that travels down the arms into the hands.
Strains and Sprains
These are extremely common injuries that can occur as a result of repetitive use of a joint, or due to a slip, trip, or fall.
This condition is characterized by the degeneration of the joints and occurs when the protective cartilage that covers and protects the ends of the bones wears down over time.
Myofascial Pain
This condition affects the connective tissue that covers the muscles and can be extremely painful.
Bursitis
This condition can be painful and affects the small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion the bones, tendons, and muscles near the joints.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This is a very common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the fingers, hands, wrists, and lower arms. It occurs when there is pressure placed onto the median nerve which is the pain nerve that travels down the arms into the hands.
Strains and Sprains
These are extremely common injuries that can occur as a result of repetitive use of a joint, or due to a slip, trip, or fall.
