Ultrasound is commonly used in chiropractic for musculoskeletal injuries to heal damaged tissue and relieve pain. The vibrations from the sound waves penetrate into the tissue and create a reaction that helps to heal the damaged tissue.
The benefits of ultrasound therapy include:
- Increased elasticity in the collagen found in joint capsules, tendons, and scar tissue
- Increased blood flow
- Reduction of muscle spasms
- Increased motor conduction.