Ultrasound Use in the West Des Moines Chiropractic Treatment Plan

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

Ultrasound is applied softly with a handheld soundhead, that uses strokes or circles over the injured area. An ultrasound gel might be applied during the ultrasound therapy session. The role of an ultrasound is to expedite 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 usage by the patients. (1)