What Are the Benefits of Therapeutic Ultrasound?
Soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, and bursitis are fairly common. Bursitis, which is inflammation of the sacs of fluid that lubricate tendons and joints, is one of those injuries that results from overusing a specific part of your body. Meanwhile, sprains and strains, which are damage to tendons and ligaments, respectively, may result from both continuous and accident-related trauma.
Given how common soft tissue injuries are, you need some form of treatment that can address them effectively. That’s where therapeutic ultrasound comes in.
Therapeutic ultrasound generates sound waves inside your body. As the ultrasound waves interact with your tissues, they will produce heat around those areas.
By creating heat, the ultrasound waves can improve circulation. They can direct more nutrients to your injured tissues and facilitate faster recovery. Your symptoms should dissipate as the inflammation subsides.
Therapeutic ultrasound can help with conditions including back pain, neck discomfort, and joint stiffness. Other health issues related in part to chronic inflammation, including carpal tunnel syndrome, can also benefit from this treatment.
Consult Dr. Sniezek of Advanced Integrative Rehabilitation Center if you’re seeking therapeutic ultrasound in Washington DC, or McLean, VA.
What Happens During Therapeutic Ultrasound?
Therapeutic ultrasound is popular largely due to how well it treats soft tissue injuries. However, that’s not the only benefit presented by this treatment. Ultrasound therapy is also worth trying if you’re interested in a treatment that’s easy on the body.
You don’t have to worry about experiencing discomfort during therapeutic ultrasound. Even the areas being treated may only feel slightly warm while treatment is taking place.
Extensive preparations are also not needed for ultrasound therapy. Once your chiropractor has confirmed that you have no wounds or infections that could be affected by therapeutic ultrasound, they can proceed with treatment. The treatment session is also fairly short and can be completed in 10 minutes.
Work with Dr. Sniezek of Advanced Integrative Rehabilitation Center if you wish to try a therapeutic ultrasound. Call 703-506-8471 to reach our location in McLean, VA.