If you are suffering from pain around your musculoskeletal system, ultrasound therapy can help relieve pain. Choose Dr. Peter Lazarnick, your chiropractor in Carrollton, GA, to provide you with this treatment to ease pain and stiffness and facilitate the healing of injured ligaments, muscles, and tendons.
How Is Ultrasound Therapy Used?
Ultrasound therapy is a new and innovative drug-free and non-invasive treatment making it popular among people who want to get rid of certain symptoms. And while you probably associate ultrasound with pregnancy, it can also be used in other aspects such as regeneration and healing.
When it comes to chiropractic care, Dr. Pete can use ultrasound therapy to stimulate blood flow, which facilitates tissue relaxation, reduces inflammation, and breaks down internal tissue scarring, giving patients greater mobility. This process speeds up a patient’s healing rate if they have any musculoskeletal injuries and even enhances bone fracture healing.
One of the reasons patients choose this type of treatment is its ability to reduce discomfort naturally. This is done by promoting the increase in blood flow, which stimulates endorphin release, while reducing inflammation and counteracting pain.
Ultrasound therapy is done the same way you see it applied to an expectant mother. Dr. Pete will apply a conductive gel to the targeted area and then place a handheld device on it. As the ultrasound therapy device releases soundwaves, the gel ensures they are conducted effectively.
During treatment, you may feel a slight tingling but warm sensation. As soundwaves hit your tissues, they will stimulate cell membranes and generate therapeutic responses.
What Does Ultrasound Therapy Treat?
Ultrasound therapy can help treat neck and back issues, including muscle strains, back pain, and whiplash. It can also reduce muscle soreness which diminishes one’s range of motion. This type of treatment encourages the body to heal naturally by increasing blood circulation and reducing stiffness.
For the best results, you will need to visit Dr. Pete several times for multiple sessions. Depending on your condition, your doctor could suggest combining this treatment with other therapies, like physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, heat therapy, and massage.
Who Can Benefit From Ultrasound Therapy?
Ultrasound therapy can help people with various conditions, including:
- Sprains and strains
- Tendonitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Pain caused by scar tissue
- Myofascial pain
- Bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
This form of treatment is effective, safe, and painless. But before going for it, talk to our doctor first as it is not ideal for people with blood clots. Dr. Pete will assess your condition, check your medical history and examine you to decide if you should undergo this treatment.
For more information on how chiropractors use ultrasound therapy, schedule a consultation with Dr. Peter Lazarnick in Carrollton, GA. Call us on 770-832-2226 and book an appointment, and we will explain how this therapy can help you.