What is ultrasound?
Ultrasound machines make sound waves that are too high for the human ear to hear. These sound waves travel through the skin and into the body. Gel is used between the sound head of the ultrasound machine and the skin to help the sound waves enter your body.
How does ultrasound work?
Ultrasound waves create the effect of deep heat in your muscles and joints. The deep heat of ultrasound increases the blood flow to the area being treated. This blood brings nutrients and carries away waste. This helps to promote healing and decreases swelling.
How does ultrasound help you?
Ultrasound helps to:
What are the common uses of ultrasound?
Ultrasound is commonly used for the following conditions:
What can I expect during treatment?
