Treat Tendonitis at Home with an Ultrasound Therapy Machine
Tendons are located at the ending of muscles and are what attach muscle to bones. Tendons are naturally resilient, but their shortage of flexibility and constant tugging due to their location make them more apt to tear. These minuscule tears cause irritation and soreness and this condition is known as tendonitis.
Indications of Tendinitis can vary from tenderness and inflexibility in the general area of the affected tendon to seemingly blazing area surrounding the affected area. Hurting is going to most likely be at its worst during the day and/or after bodily activities. Tendon and joint sections may also be stiff the day after action. Those most affected by this condition generally use the same tendons for repetitive exercises or work, such as playing racquetball or pulling levers at a job.
Tendonitis can be prevented by consistently stretching muscles, especially the ones that get more use than the others. This causes the tendon's link to the muscle to increase in length and become more flexible and therefore, less likely to tear. Tendinitis can turn into a very severe problem if it is not recognized and cared for quickly. It is important to deal with the condition as soon as possible to prevent it from reaching a more brutal stage.
For chronic tendonitis, a portable home ultrasound machine can help relieve the pain and heal the condition. Ultrasound therapy treatments were once reserved only for pro athletes and those that could afford them. Now, you can utilize ultrasonic ultrasound to treat many painful conditions.
Therapeutic ultrasound treatment is a rehab method that uses sound waves to treat pain, inflammation and muscle spasm. Commonly utilized by chiropractors, doctors and physical therapists since the 1940's, the safety and effectiveness of ultrasound has long been established in the medical community. Ultra sound waves penetrate the surface layers of the skin, causing tissues to vibrate, producing a deep heat to soothe inflammation and relieve pain. In addition, ultra sonic devices increase blood flow and oxygen to reduce local swelling and speed the healing process.
Chronic conditions, such as tendinitis, means constant re-injury leading to additional scar tissue, decreased range of motion, limited performance and a life time of pain. For tendon injuries, a specific kind of home ultrasound machine that is meant to treat soft tissue injuries is needed.
When looking for an ultrasound physical therapy machine to use in your home, you want to purchase a device that utilizes 1Mhz ultra sound waves. You should look for an FDA approved unit that is quality manufactured and comes with at least a 1 year warranty. These home ultrasound machines are very safe because they utilize pulsed ultrasound waves. Pulsed ultrasound is just as effective as a doctor's continuous wave ultrasound machine, but treatments will be more often. With a portable therapeutic ultrasound machine, you can treat your tendonitis daily in the comfort of your own home.
Reference: www.EZUltrasound.com
About the Author
Christine Beggs is the founder and CEO of EZUltrasound.com, the leading provider of portable home ultrasound machines to relieve pain and speed healing. Over the past 2 years, Christine has strived to deliver affordable, therapeutic ultrasound machines to anyone who needs them. Working closely with doctors and physical therapists, Christine has first hand knowledge of ultrasound therapy, its benefits and applications, and has a passion for sharing this knowledge in her articles. She developed EZUltrasound.com to relay her continual dedication to improving the quality of people's lives through the use of therapeutic ultrasound. To find out more, please visit http://www.EZUltrasound.com.
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