Layden Chiropractic's Use of Ultrasound

As a therapeutic modality, ultrasound is a type of heat therapy for soft tissue injuries to reduce swelling and pain, reduce muscle spasms, and increase the range of motion. Making high frequency sound waves, ultrasound penetrates deep into a damaged area, creating heat that pulls blood into the area in order to boost the mending process.

Ultrasound is administered gently with a handheld soundhead, that uses strokes or circles over the injured area. An ultrasound gel may be administered 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 addition of ultrasound to exercise treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis relief decreased the amount of analgesic consumption by the patients. (1)