Patient treated with Therapeutic Ultrasound

Therapeutic Ultrasound in Fishers

Name: About Life Chiropractic
Address: 9845 E 116th St STE 300, Fishers, IN, 46037, US
Telephone: (317) 913-1812
Price range: $$

When stubbornness and tightness in a muscle or tendon just won’t ease up on its own, we sometimes add therapeutic ultrasound to your care. It’s a brief, noninvasive treatment, and we use selectively, based on what we’re seeing in the tissue and how you’re responding to care overall.

At About Life Chiropractic, ultrasound is integrated into care that is precise, low-force, and focused on what your body needs.

NEW PATIENTS

A Different Kind of Sound-Wave Technology

Therapeutic ultrasound isn’t the same as the ultrasound used to view a baby or scan the inside of the body. A small handheld device sends high-frequency sound waves beneath the skin, creating gentle warming and mechanical effects in the treated area. It’s most often used on muscles, tendons, and other soft tissue that’s been slow to heal.

Where We Typically Use It

We consider therapeutic ultrasound when soft tissue seems to be causing pain, stiffness, or limited motion, often around a joint or areas of ongoing irritation. The therapy can be used on the following:

Shoulders and knees
Feet and heels

Muscles or tendons that stay irritated
Localized stiffness or restricted movement

Not every patient needs it. We add it to your care plan only when we believe that specific tissue stands to benefit.

What a Session Involves

We apply a bit of gel, then glide a handheld device over the area for about eight minutes. Most people feel little more than that movement of the device and maybe some mild warmth. It’s quiet, quick, and should never feel uncomfortably hot. We watch how you respond and only continue with it when we’re confident it’s adding real value to your recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I notice a difference right away?

Response varies from person to person and depends on the condition being treated. Some patients notice a change quickly, while others improve more gradually. We don’t continue therapeutic ultrasound simply because it was started; we pay attention to how you’re responding and recommend more of it only when we believe it’s adding value to your care.

Is it safe?

Therapeutic ultrasound is generally considered safe when used appropriately by a trained provider, but it isn’t suitable for every person or every area of the body. Before recommending it, we look at your health history, the area being treated, and any conditions that might affect whether it’s a good fit for you.

Is it covered by insurance?

Therapeutic ultrasound is typically offered as a cash-based service. We keep pricing straightforward and will walk you through the cost before treatment begins.

Find Out If Ultrasound Fits Your Care

If deep tissue discomfort has been slowing your progress, therapeutic ultrasound may be a worthwhile addition to your care. We’d be happy to explain when we use it and whether it’s a good option for your situation.

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