Ultrasound Treatment for Chronic Migraines & Headaches? Absolutely.

Using Ultrasound to Treat Headaches and Migraines Just Makes Sense

Ultrasound treatment is a rehabilitation protocol that we frequently use at the Migraine Headache Relief Center of Pennsylvania (MHRPA), and for a variety of reasons. We’ve had a great deal of success using ultrasound to treat those who suffer with chronic pain conditions like daily headaches, severe migraines, and chronic head and neck tension.

Ultrasound treatment represents a powerful, non-invasive option to patients who want to promote their own healing and rehabilitation in a non-invasive way. Dr. Jeffrey S. Harris evaluates chronic pain patients right here, every day, at MHRPA. If you suffer with headaches, migraines, or chronic head and neck tension, ultrasound treatment could be a critical component for you in achieving long-term rehabilitation success.

How Ultrasound Works -- How We Use It

An ultrasound device is placed directly on the skin to deliver waves of sound at a high frequency. The frequency is high enough that the human ear cannot hear it. The sound waves penetrate beneath the skin and allow us to treat areas of the body that are injured — including such areas as the head, neck, and face. Those are the critical areas where we often identify neuromuscular force problems that directly contribute to persistent pain conditions like headaches and migraines.

At MHRPA, we primarily use ultrasound to treat the root causes for chronic pain conditions — it’s not just about the symptoms. For most chronic headache and migraine sufferers, neuromuscular force problems are actually the root cause for the painful symptoms they experience. In addition to treating headaches and migraines, ultrasound is also a great alternative for patients who wish to rehabilitate from chronic head and neck tension without the need for strong medications to control the pain.

How does ultrasound treatment feel? How does it help with the pain?

Receiving ultrasound is very much like to getting a warm and gentle massage. Ultrasound stimulates the muscle tissue underneath your skin and aids in pain relief, but ultrasound provides more than just pain relief. Neuromuscular problems in the muscles are common among headache and migraine sufferers — sound waves can stimulate healing in those sore, inflamed muscles by increasing heat and blood flow. Also, releasing trigger points within those muscles helps eliminate lactic acid and toxins, making it easier for muscles to bring in critical nutrients. Restoring nutrients to the cells can expedite the healing process.

Could ultrasound treatment be right for you?

For many, many patients it is. Ultrasound application can be appropriate for treating a wide variety of specific headache and migraine diagnoses, as well as chronic head and neck tension, orofacial pain, and even TMJ-related issues. However, it depends on your specific diagnosis and pain condition. Also, ultrasound may be even more effective when used in conjunction with other non-invasive rehabilitation protocols, such as low-level cold laser application.

If you’ve tried other things and want to explore non-invasive options for long-term pain relief without drugs, call The Migraine Headache Relief Center of Pennsylvania today and schedule a comprehensive diagnostic exam. We’ll be able to tell you if neuromuscular force problems are causing your pain, and if ultrasound treatments are reccomended.