Myoacoustic Compression Therapy

Soundwave therapy has long had many successful applications in diagnosing and treating painful medical conditions. The same sound waves used to take pictures of a baby before it's born can also help reduce shaking in the brain and get rid of kidney stones.

Myoacoustic Compression Therapy (ACT) refers to short but intense sound waves used to reduce pain in the musculoskeletal system.

By using high-frequency, low-pressure sound waves, ACT can target specific areas of pain in muscles, joints, and tendons. This treatment causes small injuries in the tissues, which helps remove unhealthy tissue and promotes the growth of healthier tissue.

ACT has proven to promote faster and more complete healing of bone fractures and defects.

Effective for many sports-related injuries and conditions of overuse, ACT is well suited for:

• Tennis and golf elbow

• Achilles tendon injuries

• Plantar fasciitis

• Runner’s knee

• Rotator cuff tears

• Shoulder, hamstring, and patellar tendonopathy

• Osteoarthritis

• Ligament injuries

• Triggerfinger

• Post-op Recovery

• Others

For the patient, myoacoustic compression therapy is passive, painless, and non-invasive. Your DTX Sports Chiropractic practitioner uses a handheld device to send focused sound waves to injured tissues, triggering a powerful healing response in the body.

Many individuals with chronic pain or recent injuries may find this holistic therapy helpful, particularly when combined with a comprehensive chiropractic approach. Our staff will provide you with all the information you need to determine if ACT is the right treatment for you.