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Ultrasound therapy is a deep heating modality used to control pain and inflammation. It is used on people with back pain, neck pain, and pain in the extremities due to inflammation or injury. |
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Hydro-massage is a therapy that utilizes water jets to massage muscles that may be tight or in spasm. It is an effective way to relax and loosen muscles before stretching or receiving a chiropractic adjustment. |
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Flexion distraction technique is used for people suffering from sciatica, degenerative disc disease (arthritis) as well as facet syndrome. People with sciatica, often times have a herniated or a bulging disc. This condition can cause nerve root impingement where the nerves are exiting the spine. This technique was designed to relieve some of the pressure that causes this condition to exist. |
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Electric muscle stimulation is also used for tight
muscles or muscles in spasm. It is also used sometimes to reduce inflammation
due to injury. Ice/moist heat is used many times in conjunction with electric muscle stimulation. Typically, ice is used during the acute stage of an injury or immediately following an injury. Moist heat can be used to loosen and relax the soft tissues such as the muscles, ligaments and tendons. |