Physiotherapy
Physical modalities
Ultrasound therapy
Clinically ultrasound therapy is mainly utilized to treat soft tissue injury. Local application of ultrasound can enhance the soft tissue healing as well as pain relief.
Interferential therapy (IFT) / TENS
IFT / TENS is mainly applied to the painful parts with electrical current. According to the pain gate theory, the stimulation of nervous sensation will block the conduction of pain fibres, resulting in pain relief.
Traction
Either lumbar or neck traction is commonly used. Traction is applied to patients with low back pain or neck pain with or without radiation symptoms (paraesthesia, numbness, or pain). Traction can not only decompress the nerve compression or irritation but also enhance joint mobility. This will decrease low back pain or neck pain or radiation symptoms.
Hot pack
Hot pack is very useful for muscle injury with spasm. Heat can enhance the circulation of painful parts and reduce the pain.