Therapeutic ultrasound is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment modality that uses high-frequency sound waves to penetrate deep under the skin to the soft tissues. The vibrations created by ultrasound therapy generate heat that warms the underlying tissue of the targeted area. This process helps enhance the body’s natural healing capabilities by increasing circulation and localized blood flow, reducing swelling and inflammation, decreasing stiffness, and fostering healing of injured tendons, ligaments, and muscles. To learn more about therapeutic ultrasound in Fairfield, CA, contact Dr. Michael Wilson at Kosak Chiropractic Auto Accident & Pain Clinic.
What Conditions Can Therapeutic Ultrasound Treat?
Therapeutic ultrasound can treat a wide variety of issues, including neck, shoulder, and back pain, arthritis, whiplash, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, myofascial pain, osteoarthritis, bursitis, pain related to scar tissue, and muscle strains and spasms.
What Can Patients Expect in a Therapeutic Ultrasound Therapy Session?
There are two types of therapeutic ultrasound: thermal and mechanical. Thermal therapy warms the skin and muscles and effectively treats minor injuries such as sprains and strains. Mechanical therapy uses vibrations to penetrate deeper into the soft tissue, helping to activate the body’s natural ability to reduce inflammation and swelling.
During your appointment at Kosak Chiropractic in Fairfield, Dr. Wilson will first apply ultrasound gel to the injured area, which acts as a lubrication for the ultrasound head. Dr. Wilson will then place the ultrasound head over the targeted area and gently move the instrument in small, circular motions. Many patients find the experience relaxing, and some may notice a warming feeling in the area of the injury. Therapeutic ultrasound has been demonstrated to create significant pain relief, increase tissue relaxation, and help reduce internal scar tissue, which enhances the patient’s range of motion and mobility.
Each session will last from 5 to 15 minutes, and Dr. Wilson will prescribe a series of treatments that may be 2–3 times per week. In conjunction with therapeutic ultrasound, Dr. Wilson may recommend chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, lifestyle advice, nutritional counseling, and an individually designed therapeutic exercise program to foster whole-body healing and wellness.
Therapeutic ultrasound is considered safe and effective and does not usually cause side effects. If you would like to learn more about the benefits of ultrasound therapy, please make an appointment with Dr. Wilson at Kosak Chiropractic in Fairfield. Kosak Chiropractic is a state-of-the-art facility that has been serving the communities of Fairfield and Vacaville for many years. Don't suffer in silence with pain from chronic injuries and other physical ailments. To find holistic healing and relief from pain, please call (707) 426-1111 today!