Therapeutic ultrasound stimulates and penetrates the repair of damaged tissues, relieves pain, increases blood flow, relaxes muscle spasms, and dramatically speeds the healing process. Some of the therapeutic effects of ultrasound are:
Stimulates healing without irritation
Temporary analgesia
Increased peripheral blood flow and metabolism
Increased cell membrane permeability
Breaks up and softens scar tissue and adhesions
Peripheral nerve conduction changes
Reduces nerve root irritation, inflammation, swelling, and calcium deposits