Pain Management Therapy
Ultrasonic | RadioFrequency Pain Management Therapy
What Is RadioFrequency Pain Management Therapy?
RFT is a powerful pain management therapy tool that targets the source of pain naturally and effectively through the use of electrical currents. These currents target neurons in the affected area and provide heat to them, effectively reducing the pain signal transmission and muffling overall activity. When warmed, neurons cannot conduct electricity as fast, effectively minimizing the transmission of chronic pain signals.
RFT has most commonly been used to treat neck, lower back pain, tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis, nerve pain and, it has also been shown to be effective to help reduce numbness in patients that have undergone surgery as well as reducing the scar tissue from surgical scars.
RFT has been proven to be a safe & effective way to treat many different forms of pain across the body. It also is generally well-tolerated with no complications, no downtime and no adverse side-effects.
RF (Radio Frequency) Treatments can be used to help speed up the healing process by enticing collagen and elastin back to the surface of the skin.
Keeping this explanation in lay terms – this particular client had plastic surgery done on her eye lids (January 10/2023) which resulted in heavy blood pooling and subsequent bruising.
Top row of images: This was taken 1 week after surgery. Notice the bruising / pooling of blood around the eyes. 1 day prior to having the stitches removed a 5 minute RF treatment was conducted on the bruised area only. (an error was made on the year in this image – it should read 2023 not 2021
Second row of images: This is the results same evening after initial 5 minute RF procedure.
Third row of images: 1 day after stitches were removed and only two days after initial 5 minute RF treatment. Since there were no stitches to worry about, a full facial treatment with Ultrasound and Radio-Frequency was performed – finishing off with a 5 minute cooling treatment.
Lower row of images: Taken one week later – this is after 3 (5 minute( sessions. The swelling and pooling is gone leaving only slight bruising.
Please note: the RF sessions were NEVER performed directly on the eye lids! These sessions were done only around the eye socket and brow
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
When pain is chronic, it can take some time to overcome it. The number of treatments depends on the condition, the severity of the pain, the location of the pain as well as many other factors. Some patients have experienced improvements as soon as the second or third treatment.
Which Conditions Are Treated With RFT?
RFT can be used to help patients with chronic (long-lasting) low-back, neck pain as well as pain related to the degeneration of joints from arthritis, tendinitis, chronic migraines etc….Patients that have such conditions RARELY find long-lasting relief through other means such as acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractic, etc…but have experienced considerable results making RFT their new best friend!
Weekly RFT appointments are available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9:30AM – 2:30PM
Ultrasonic Pain Management Therapy
Say Goodbye To Aches & Pains With Ultrasonic Pain Management Therapy
How Ultrasonic Pain Management Therapy Works:
The ultrasonic machine works by sending an electric current through crystals found in the ultrasound wand. The wand vibrates, causing waves to travel through the skin to the body underneath. The waves transfer energy to the tissues to cause the desired effects. Ultrasound can also be focused on tissues deep within your body without affecting other tissues close to the surface.
The frequency and intensity of the ultrasound, the duration of the procedure and, the area of its application all determine how ultrasonic therapy is done.
We use a procedure called mechanical ultrasound – also known as cavitation ultrasound therapy. The waves created by the ultrasound create pressure differences in tissue fluids, which lead to the forming of bubbles. As these bubbles interact with solid objects, they burst and create shockwaves. These shockwaves can be used in many ways such as breaking down a kidney stone in order to make it easier to remove.
Uses Of Ultrasonic Pain Management Therapy
Ultrasound is an effective way to treat swelling of muscles, joints and ligaments.
Ultrasound can be used to treat a wide range of health problems. It’s most used to solve problems in muscle tissue.
The heating effect of the ultrasound helps to heal muscle pain and reduces chronic inflammation.
Ultrasound also helps tissue fluids flow better – which means that more lymph passes through the tissues. Lymph is an important fluid that transports white blood cells throughout the body. So, in a way, ultrasound helps your damaged cells fight infections and heal faster.
Benefits Of Ultrasonic Pain Management Therapy
Ultrasonic therapy has many advantages:
- The procedure is generally painless and easy to do. You will be awake during the whole process without the need for anesthetics or pain relievers.
- Therapeutic ultrasound has no known harmful effects.
- The therapy is non-invasive, hence it’s safer than other methods.
What To Expect During Ultrasonic Pain Management Therapy
On the day of the therapy, you should wear comfortable clothing that you can easily take off. Most of the time though, (depending on the area being worked on) the technician performing the procedure will assess the area without having you remove your clothes.
Before starting the therapy, the technician will inspect the skin for any infections, burns or, active wounds. If your skin is clear, then the technician will apply a hypoallergenic gel to your skin. This will help keep air from coming between your skin and the wand and helps conduct the ultrasound waves to the tissues. The ultrasound will then be applied to your skin by the technician for approximately 10 – 20 minutes in a constantly moving manner.
Risks Of Ultrasonic Pain Management Therapy
Ultrasonic therapy has a low risk of causing complications but, exposure to low-intensity ultrasound for a long time may cause superficial burns on the skin therefore, we always ensure that the ultrasound probe is in motion when in contact with your skin.
Therapeutic ultrasound is not used for problems near a pregnant woman’s womb because it could put the pregnancy at risk. It’s also generally not used over eyes, pacemakers, other implants, and areas with active infections and broken skin.
