Ultrasound Use in the Richmond Chiropractic Treatment Plan

As a therapeutic modality, ultrasound is a form of heat therapy for soft tissue damage to decrease swelling and pain, minimize muscle spasms, and expand the range of motion. Creating high frequency sound waves, ultrasound penetrates deep into an injured area, creating heat that pulls blood into the area in order to improve the mending process.

Ultrasound is administered gently with a handheld soundhead, using strokes or circles over the affected area. An ultrasound gel may be applied during the ultrasound therapy session. The role of an ultrasound is to speed up your healing time and alleviate your pain.

Research Studies

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