If you’re dealing with pain, stiffness, or a stubborn soft tissue injury, a therapeutic ultrasound may be the gentle, effective treatment your body needs to recover, naturally.
Therapeutic ultrasound is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-frequency sound waves to penetrate deep into soft tissues.
Unlike diagnostic ultrasound, which is used for imaging, therapeutic ultrasound delivers energy to help relax tight muscles and connective tissue, enhance oxygen and nutrient delivery, aid in removal of metabolic waste, and micro-massage to break up scar tissue or adhesions.
Therapeutic ultrasound works by delivering deep heat through sound waves that vibrate tissues and increase cellular activity. A handheld device is applied with a conductive gel to the target area to promote increased blood flow to the treatment area, decrease inflammation and swelling, accelerated tissue repair and healing, improve mobility and flexibility, reduction of pain and muscle tension.
Depending on your condition, multiple sessions may be recommended as part of your care plan.
It is often used in conjunction with other treatments such as rehab exercises, acupuncture, or injection therapies to maximize results.
At Sonoran University Neil Riordan Center, our licensed providers offer free 15-minute consultations to help you explore your options and build a treatment plan that fits your goals.