Diathermy

Shortwave diathermy emits comfortable heat by generating an electromagnetic field which brings soothing relief to many patients suffering from back pain, spasms, bursitis, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions.  Diathermy also acts as a sedative to irritated nerves and induces relaxation and freer movement of muscles and ligaments. 

Back Pain

 

Back pain can be among the most difficult and frustrating problems for patients seeking care in the Houston area.  The complaint of low back pain is among the most common medical problems. The facet joints on the back side of each spinal bone commonly lead to back pain. This pain can be a sign that the interlocking “fingers”  or facets joints aren’t moving right... Trauma can also cause the soft, pulpy material between the spinal vertebrae to bulge, putting pressure on nearby nerves thus resulting in pain in the back.   Chiropractic care is designed to treat and alleviate these causes of low back both in the spine and the soft tissue.  Our goal at North Houston Chiropractic is to fix the root cause of your low back pain and not to treat the symptoms with pain medications. 


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For instance

with an injured or inflamed joint such as sprained knees, hip, back, or frozen shoulder, the treatment objectives are to relieve pain, prevent stiffness, and restore restricted movement.  Diathermy is frequently the most effective means for accomplishing these aims because the deep heat relieves pain, relaxes the muscle fibers, and permits easier movement.  Diathermy also has a soothing and relaxing effect on the type of muscle spasms and contractures often seen in low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and some spinal disc problems.  This type of heat, by gong deep into the structures, can often bring about complete relief that last for hours and sometimes for days and weeks at a time.  Spastic conditions of the stomach, gall bladder and intestines also respond well.