relief from hitting pain

[Speedbag]

Speedbag, not to make an issue of this, but I find it interesting of one study contradicting another study. How did the below few studies get results and others have not? There are more showing results, but I am just making a point.

That can happen by variations in research protocol, or the equipment used or the human error of those doing the research. Medical literature if full of conflicting studies that say "eggs are good for you" and then another that says "eggs are bad for you". Ultrasound studies will vary just as much, and they could vary on individual muscle and bone densities of the subjects tested. In my experiences in rehab, one therapist would use one setting over my knee cap, another therapist would use a different setting over the same kneecap because of their own experience and belief about MHz settings.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2686717

http://www.coccyx.org/treatmen/ultras.htm

http://ajs.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/34/8/1287

http://www.jultrasoundmed.org/cgi/co...tract/20/3/197

Also, when I was going to therapy 2 or 3 times a week for my wrist that also included ultra-sound each time per visit for about 10 minutes, if you were to ask me then, did ultra-sound make any difference, I would have said a big flat, "NO!".

Ask me though after doing it about 3 weeks, 3 times a day at 10 minute sessions at ~1 MHz with me working the area I knew hurt, then you get a whole different answer.

I'm all for studies, but I'm also for questioning them so they all fit together and make sense of it combining all results.

What also should be asked, what specifically is the injured body substance: bone, tendon, muscle, etc. Bone, ligament and tendon have shown to get results from ultra-sound, yet muscle is another story. Can't be lumped into one result for all.

Also the MHz rate and the conductor needs to be compared.

I think you are correct on all counts. Setting have to be varied for boney surfaces, deep muscle tissue or joint locations.

[atgatt]

Speedbag, not to make an issue of this, but I find it interesting of one study contradicting another study. How did the below few studies get results and others have not? There are more showing results, but I am just making a point.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2686717

http://www.coccyx.org/treatmen/ultras.htm

http://ajs.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/34/8/1287

http://www.jultrasoundmed.org/cgi/co...tract/20/3/197

Also, when I was going to therapy 2 or 3 times a week for my wrist that also included ultra-sound each time per visit for about 10 minutes, if you were to ask me then, did ultra-sound make any difference, I would have said a big flat, "NO!".

Ask me though after doing it about 3 weeks, 3 times a day at 10 minute sessions at ~1 MHz with me working the area I knew hurt, then you get a whole different answer.

I'm all for studies, but I'm also for questioning them so they all fit together and make sense of it combining all results.

What also should be asked, what specifically is the injured body substance: bone, tendon, muscle, etc. Bone, ligament and tendon have shown to get results from ultra-sound, yet muscle is another story. Can't be lumped into one result for all.

Also the MHz rate and the conductor needs to be compared.

[Speedbag]

Speedbag, I read the articles you posted. For sure, you have to read the directions and follow them to prevent even more damage. All that it said, I do, except for having it calibrated each month.

All I could say is when I got rear ended on my motorcycle a few years ago, my right wrist just would not heal. They did ultrasound for ten minutes and showed me exercises for it which I did religiously. It still wouldn't get back to an satisfactory point months later. I considered surgery since it was about the only option left, but I bought the ultrasound and used it 3 times a day for ten minutes a session just like it said. That was the only thing that truly helped it.

As I understand it, it does irritate the area and therefore gets blood to there as a response. The blood promotes the healing. Call me psychosomatic or just plain psycho, but it works for me. Anyway, to each their own.

Same here. I liked it also.

[atgatt]

Speedbag, I read the articles you posted. For sure, you have to read the directions and follow them to prevent even more damage. All that it said, I do, except for having it calibrated each month.

All I could say is when I got rear ended on my motorcycle a few years ago, my right wrist just would not heal. They did ultrasound for ten minutes and showed me exercises for it which I did religiously. It still wouldn't get back to an satisfactory point months later. I considered surgery since it was about the only option left, but I bought the ultrasound and used it 3 times a day for ten minutes a session just like it said. That was the only thing that truly helped it.

As I understand it, it does irritate the area and therefore gets blood to there as a response. The blood promotes the healing. Call me psychosomatic or just plain psycho, but it works for me. Anyway, to each their own.

[Speedbag]

First let me say, I'M NOT A DOCTOR and I have no stock in the company.

What I will say that I found that this device works for ME and I've had it for about a year.

http://sonicrelief.com/

It has really helped my right wrist and right shoulder, not only for pain when it acts up from too much strain, but in healing time.

All the medical research I've read seems to back up the proof.

Just thought I'd mention it for others who may find it beneficial.

Having had my fair share of Physical Therapy in rehab clinics over the years, I have had many Ultrasound treatments. They do seem to work for certain conditions, but the theoretical beliefs of HOW it works have recently been questioned in research by the Medical and Scientific Advisory Council (MASAC).

There are some precautions to it's use and I hope these home units include documentation.

I also have a portable Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit which also helps for pain relief.

[atgatt]

First let me say, I'M NOT A DOCTOR and I have no stock in the company.

What I will say that I found that this device works for ME and I've had it for about a year.

http://sonicrelief.com/

It has really helped my right wrist and right shoulder, not only for pain when it acts up from too much strain, but in healing time.

All the medical research I've read seems to back up the proof.

Just thought I'd mention it for others who may find it beneficial.