What is Ultrasound Therapy?

The most common use for Ultrasound is for fetal imaging. At Manasota Accident and Injury Centers our doctors use it to help blood flow, aid in scar tissue breakdown, and increase tissue relaxation. This type of therapy is useful in treating car accident injuries to the neck and back. Our car accident physicians in Bradenton, Florida have treated thousands of patients using Ultrasound therapy and have had great results.

How does it work?

Using sound waves that are produced from the Ultrasound machine, it vibrates and passes through the cells. As the waves vibrate, it heats up the area that the machine is on. This heat will help draw more blood flow into the area which will help heal the damaged tissue. In conjunction with all the other therapies we offer in our Bradenton office, Ultrasound therapy is used to help speed up the healing process.

What injuries can it help?

Ultrasound Therapy is used by our Chiropractic Physicians to treat soft tissue problems. Some of the conditions it can help are:

• Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Whiplash
• Knee Pain
• Arm Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Leg Pain

How is Ultrasound Therapy performed?

A cool gel will be used that will help the ultrasound waves go through your skin and into the damaged tissues. The Ultrasound device, which is a small handheld machine, will be placed on your skin and moved around. This therapy only lasts about 5 minutes and you will feel some warmth and a tingling sensation on your skin but the procedure is not painful. Many patients find it very relaxing. After the procedure is done, you may be asked to go to your next therapy.