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Therapeutic ultrasound is utilized for injuries related to most soft tissues, joints and muscle spasms. While it shares the same name, this ultrasound is not the same as that used diagnostically to screen the body internally.
What is Therapeutic Ultrasound?
Ultrasound emits small sound waves at an extremely high frequency that is out of the range of human hearing. When applied to problem areas in soft tissues and joints, it produces heat that helps reduce inflammation and increase blood flow, in addition to decreasing pain, stiffness, and spasms. Therapeutic ultrasound is also believed to have a positive effect on the healing process.
How Does Therapeutic Ultrasound Work?
While its effects and goals are different from ultrasound screening technologies, ultrasound therapy is implemented in much the same way. The process may be familiar if you’ve ever had an ultrasound screening in the past.
An ultrasound emitting ‘wand’ will be passed over your skin across the pain point or injury. We will apply ultrasound gel to your skin to reduce friction and allow for better transmission of the ultrasound waves. Despite the deep-tissue heat applied during the therapy, you typically will feel little or no heat at all.
Therapeutic ultrasound has been shown to facilitate the body's healing process at the most basic cellular level. Contact our office today to discuss whether therapeutic ultrasound may be beneficial to you on your road to recovery.
Serving Santa Fe Community For Over 20 Years
Dr. Gilbert and the rest of the friendly team at Gilbert Chiropractic Wellness Center are dedicated to finding solutions to each patient’s road blocks to optimal health. If you are suffering from neck and back pain, headache or just plain old muscular tightness and tension, we are here to help! Dr. Gilbert also manages and treats injuries from auto accidents, falls and sports-related complaints.
Dr. Gilbert takes the time to do a comprehensive chiropractic and physical exam and detailed case and history review. If you want to improve your overall health, Dr. Gilbert will review lifestyle issues and include body specific nutritional and metabolic assessments. A plan of action will be developed that is specific to your condition and health goals.

Did You Know...?
"Observational study found that low back pain patients receiving chiropractic care, which typically includes spinal manipulation, are more satisfied than those receiving medical care."
-New England Journal of Medicine