Therapeutic modalities
Ultrasound & Electric Muscle Stimulation
Targeted therapeutic modalities that reduce pain, relax muscle spasm, and accelerate tissue healing — used alongside chiropractic care for faster, more complete recovery.
Deeper Healing Through Therapeutic Technology
Therapeutic ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to penetrate deep into soft tissues, generating gentle heat that increases circulation, reduces inflammation, and promotes cellular repair. It is especially effective for chronic muscle tightness, tendon injuries, and joint stiffness that do not respond to surface treatments alone.
Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS/TENS) delivers low-level electrical impulses through electrode pads placed on the skin. These impulses interrupt pain signals traveling to the brain, stimulate muscle contractions to prevent atrophy, and trigger the release of endorphins for natural pain relief. Together, ultrasound and EMS form a powerful complement to your chiropractic adjustments.
Conditions we treat
How Your Treatment Works
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Assessment
Your doctor identifies the specific muscles, tendons, or joints contributing to your pain and selects the appropriate modality — ultrasound, EMS, or both — for your condition.
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Modality Application
Ultrasound gel is applied to the target area and the transducer is moved in slow, circular strokes. For EMS, electrode pads are placed on the affected muscles and intensity is adjusted to your comfort level.
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Relaxation & Relief
Most patients feel warmth, gentle tingling, or muscle twitching during treatment — all normal signs that the therapy is working. Sessions typically last 10–15 minutes per area.
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Integrated Care
Therapeutic modalities are combined with your chiropractic adjustment on the same visit, so your muscles are relaxed and receptive for the most effective spinal correction possible.
Add Therapeutic Modalities to Your Care
Ask our team whether ultrasound or EMS is right for your condition at your next visit.
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