Chiropractic ultrasound is a therapy that uses high-frequency sound waves to create deep heat in soft tissues, helping reduce inflammation, relax tight muscles, and promote faster healing in injured areas.
How Chiropractic Ultrasound Works
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Sound Waves Enter Soft Tissue
A handheld ultrasound head sends sound waves into muscles, tendons, and ligaments using a gel that helps transmit the waves smoothly through the skin. -
Deep Heat Production
As the sound waves vibrate the tissue, they create microscopic friction, generating deep heat without warming the skin’s surface. -
Reduced Inflammation & Swelling
The deep heat increases blood flow, helping clear inflammatory chemicals and reduce swelling in injured areas. -
Improved Tissue Healing
Enhanced circulation brings more oxygen and nutrients to damaged tissue, helping it repair more quickly. -
Breakdown of Scar Tissue
The vibrations help soften and break down adhesions, scar tissue, and tightness in chronic or overused muscles.
What It Feels Like
Most patients feel gentle warmth or nothing at all—the treatment is typically painless and relaxing.
