Our Chiropractic Assistants are trained in the use of ultrasound, which is one of the best treatments for acute muscle spasms. Ultrasound penetrates the skin and muscles with sound waves, reaching deep into the muscle which allows the spastic muscle fibers to relax. It is used to pinpoint problem areas in the middle of a muscle and to relax trigger points. Muscles that become rigid due to years of overuse and tension are softened by the sound waves. It is a technique and technology that has been around for many years and is completely painless. Ultrasound is often used to warm up and soften muscles as a compliment to the Graston Technique®.