A Non-Medical Individual Can Learn How To Alleviate Pain With A Portable Ultrasound Machine

By Javier Mcnear


Pain relief is an important benefit provided through the use of a portable ultrasound machine. By reducing swelling and edema, rapid improvement is achieved. It increases the blood flow and aids in the healing process.

The technology facilitates these benefits through thermal and non-thermal methods. Before the compact unit was developed, application of the pain-relieving waves could only be done in an office or other medical facility. A large, professional unit emits the sound waves in a continuous stream.

The portable unit can be safely used at home by an untrained person because it emits sound waves in a pulsing pattern with intervals between pulses. In spite of being less strong, these are successful in pain relief when they can be used daily. The unit is not only lightweight but also inexpensive enough to be affordable for most people.

The technology was originally used as a way to help navigate submarines during World War II. When it was found to be killing fish, research discovered that it had heating properties. Those were researched and found capable of giving pain relief when used in appropriately calibrated strengths.

This method of relieving pain can be applied to improving a number of afflictions. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, plantar fasciitis and bursitis are among the conditions that can be improved. Others are sprains affecting the ligaments, strains affecting the muscles and tendonitis.

These compact units for home use are manufactured by many companies. Shoppers should purchase from a company with a good reputation. In most cases, the buyer will get a one year warranty along with the purchase. Size and weight make these easily transportable units suitable for using at home.

Anyone can transport this portable ultrasound machine from on place to another. Some of the units can be operated on battery power. The units were first introduced in the 1980s. The version that runs on battery power was not available until the 1990s.




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