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Therapeutic Ultrasound in Gastonia, NC
Accelerate Healing and Relieve Pain Naturally
At Southeast Family Chiropractic in Gastonia, NC, we use Therapeutic Ultrasound to help patients recover from muscle, tendon, and joint injuries safely and effectively. This non-invasive treatment uses sound waves to stimulate tissue repair, improve circulation, and reduce inflammation — helping you heal faster and move more comfortably.
Whether you’re recovering from an acute injury or managing chronic joint pain, ultrasound therapy can be a powerful complement to your chiropractic care plan.
Understanding Therapeutic Ultrasound
Ultrasound therapy uses high-frequency sound waves that are above the range of human hearing. Unlike diagnostic ultrasound, which creates internal images, therapeutic ultrasound uses focused sound energy to penetrate deep into soft tissues — generating gentle heat and stimulating cellular activity.
The sound waves cause a phenomenon called micromechanical vibration, which improves the movement of fluids between cells (known as streaming) and softens tight connective tissues like scar tissue and adhesions.
How It Works:
- Increases blood flow to deliver oxygen and nutrients to injured tissues
- Reduces inflammation and swelling
- Softens scar tissue and increases flexibility
- Promotes tissue regeneration and pain relief
- Enhances the body’s natural healing response
This gentle, targeted therapy provides relief for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions — safely and without the need for medication or surgery.
Conditions Treated with Therapeutic Ultrasound
Ultrasound therapy is often used to treat both acute and chronic conditions that cause soft tissue pain, stiffness, or limited motion.
Common conditions include:
- Osteoarthritis and joint inflammation
- Bursitis and tendinitis
- Plantar fasciitis and foot pain
- Sprains and ligament injuries
- Muscle strains or spasms
- Wrist and elbow pain (including carpal tunnel)
- Running and sports-related injuries
- Scar tissue adhesions and stiffness
By improving circulation and tissue flexibility, ultrasound therapy helps reduce pain, improve mobility, and speed up overall recovery.
How Ultrasound Supports Chiropractic Care
Therapeutic ultrasound works hand in hand with chiropractic treatments. By reducing inflammation, relaxing tight muscles, and softening adhesions, ultrasound helps prepare your body for spinal adjustments and enhances the results of each session.
At Southeast Family Chiropractic, we often combine ultrasound therapy with:
- Chiropractic adjustments – to correct spinal alignment and nerve function
- Massage therapy – to relieve muscle tension and promote relaxation
- Stretching and corrective exercises – to strengthen and stabilize affected areas
This integrated approach helps you achieve lasting relief and prevents recurring pain or stiffness.
What to Expect During Treatment
Your chiropractor will apply a small amount of conductive gel to the area being treated. Then, a handheld ultrasound device will be moved in slow, circular motions over the skin.
What you’ll experience:
- A gentle warming or soothing sensation
- No discomfort or pain
- Sessions typically last 5–10 minutes
- Immediate relief that improves with continued care
Ultrasound therapy is completely safe for most patients. However, it is not recommended for individuals who are pregnant or have certain health conditions, which will be discussed during your evaluation.
Start Healing with Therapeutic Ultrasound
If you’re dealing with chronic inflammation, soft tissue injury, or joint stiffness, Therapeutic Ultrasound can help accelerate your recovery and relieve pain — safely and naturally.
Call Southeast Family Chiropractic today at (704) 810-0448 to schedule your consultation and find out if ultrasound therapy is right for you.
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