During this chiropractic therapy, electrodes are placed on the skin sending light electrical impulses to the soft tissues that are injured with the purpose of reducing pain, inflammation and allowing for a faster recovery. Electrical stimulation can be used to treat both acute and chronic symptoms. This therapy is usually described as a tingling sensation.
With ultrasound, sound waves create deep heat therapy that is applied to the soft tissues and joints. Basically, micro-massaging the soft tissues and joints, ultrasound therapy can not only help reduce back pain, stiffness, and spasms, but increase blood flow and accelerate the healing process.