Acoustic Wave Therapy from Our Louisville Chiropractor
Acoustic wave therapy is an innovative treatment method that uses sound waves for healing. It's a non-invasive and effective treatment for many types of pain. At Back To Health Wellness Center, we offer this and many other treatments for residents of Sarasota, FL.
The History of Acoustic Wave Therapy
Acoustic wave therapy is often considered a new therapy, but it's much older than many people think. Many ancient cultures, including Egyptians, Aboriginals from Australia, and Tibetans used sound healing thousands of years ago. Some people believe that Egypt’s pyramids were actually built to provide sound therapy.
Modern acoustic wave therapy was first used to treat kidney stones in the 1980s. It's grown in popularity in recent years, as practitioners have discovered a variety of benefits.
How Acoustic Wave Therapy Works
Acoustic wave therapy uses sound waves to travel into your tissues to promote healing. Our chiropractor uses a wand that produces sound waves.
Gel is applied to the area and the wand is applied to the affected area for 10-15 minutes. You may experience slight discomfort, similar to what you feel during a deep tissue massage. However, the experience should never be painful.
The therapy opens your blood vessels, which improves blood flow. Increased blood flow can help speed healing and reduce inflammation. Your body will naturally begin to produce newer cells used for healing in that area. Instead of just relieving your pain, acoustic wave therapy triggers your body's natural healing response.
It's an effective treatment for pain, even if you've lived with discomfort for months, or even years. Chronic pain can occur because your body's natural healing ability stops functioning correctly. Acoustic therapy reactivates the healing response.
What Can Acoustic Wave Therapy Treat?
Acoustic wave therapy is a great way to treat pain, particularly chronic pain. It's very popular as a form of sports medicine, because it can treat acute and chronic injuries.
Acoustic wave therapy can be used to treat:
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Myofascial pain
- Muscle pain
- Arthritis
In addition, acoustic wave therapy has been used for many years to treat fractures and heal wounds.
Acoustic Wave Therapy at Back To Health Wellness Center
If you are suffering from pain or injury in Sarasota, FL, contact us at Back To Health Wellness Center. Our skilled chiropractor can use acoustic wave therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and other treatments to give you the pain relief you need. Visit or call us at (941) 351-2555 to schedule an appointment. You don't have to live with pain.