Ultrasound Treatment and Does It Relieve Pain?

Ultrasound therapy, also called therapeutic ultrasound or focused ultrasound, is a non-invasive treatment method that uses radio-frequency waves to relieve pain, improve circulation, and promote tissue healing. This method may be incorporated during osteopathic treatment at Inline with Health.

Ultrasound therapy may be helpful in treating pain associated with several conditions:

• Neck, back and shoulder pain
• Chronic pain
• Myofascial pain syndrome or trigger point is recurring pain and spasms in an area of the body
• Osteoarthritis: a chronic inflammatory condition that impacts the joints and creates wear and tear
• Nerve pain
• Tendon, ligaments, muscles and joints or when the tissue that connects the bones to the muscles becomes irritated.
• Bursitis: fluid in the tissue
• Inflammation

Studies carried out have shown ultrasound therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment method when administered properly by a clinician.

Ultrasound therapy is not safe to use:

• If you are pregnant
• If you have a pacemaker, or a device that helps regulate your heartbeat
• Over broken bone
• Over any areas with implanted medical devices
• Over or near areas with cancer

No. It may feel warm on the area of concern.

After examination of your condition is when it is possible for us to determine if this treatment is right for you, discuss your options and how many treatments you are likely to need.