Ultrasound Use in the Ashburn and Herndon Chiropractic Treatment Plan

As a therapeutic modality, ultrasound is a form of heat therapy for soft tissue injuries to decrease swelling and pain, reduce muscle spasms, and increase the range of motion. Making high frequency sound waves, ultrasound reaches deep into a damaged area, creating heat that draws blood into the area in order to improve the repairing process.

Ultrasound is administered softly with a handheld soundhead, that uses strokes or circles over the injured area. An ultrasound gel may be applied during the ultrasound therapy session. The role of an ultrasound is to expedite your healing process and alleviate your pain.

Research Studies

In one study, the adding of ultrasound to exercise therapy for lumbar spinal stenosis relief reduced the amount of analgesic consumption by the patients. (1)