Ultrasound

This treatment should not be confused with the diagnostic ultrasound used in prenatal or other diagnostic screenings. The ultra-sound we use is a therapeutic ultrasound and uses a different frequency-wave of sound that can treat injured muscles, joints, and soft tissues rather than to diagnose.

The sound waves vibrate the tissues back and forth, creating a deep, micro-massage effect. In the case of a recent injury, this helps to decrease scar tissue and adhesion formation, which would otherwise interfere with the body's healing process. The sound waves also decrease inflammation by destroying unwanted inflammatory cells. The sound waves accelerate healing by stimulating the activity of the cells responsible for cellular and tissue repair. In chronic cases, special settings are used to create a deep-heating effect, heating the tissues far below the skin's surface. This heat, along with the vibrations that are caused by the ultrasound, help to "melt away" the muscle spasms and "knots" felt in our muscles.

What is Ultrasound?
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves that penetrate into the region of soft tissue injury.

How does Ultrasound work?
The sound waves, some moving with a frequency of 1,000,000 waves per second, are able to penetrate into and through the tissues. The vibrations and heat can break down and disperse unhealthy calcium and other hard tissue accumulations.

What does Ultrasound feel like?
The patient typically experiences a warm soothing sensation in the area of treatment. During the treatment most patients feel a pleasant and relaxing sensation below the skin's surface.

Why is Ultrasound used?
It can reduce pain and swelling. It also promotes circulation. It basically speeds up the metabolism of healing.