Ultrasound therapy is a noninvasive treatment in which sound waves are used to penetrate soft tissues, increasing blood flow.

 

This can help relieve pain, improve circulation, and promote tissue healing.1 As such, ultrasound therapy is often used to treat injuries and muscle spasms, as well as chronic issues like neck or back pain.

 

Typically a therapist, a professional who helps individuals manage pain and improve mobility, administers this treatment. Occupational therapists, professionals who help individuals with acts of daily living, may offer ultrasound therapy as well.

Ultrasound therapy is also called therapeutic ultrasound or focused ultrasound.

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