You know that ultrasound that is suppose to be use for deep tissue massage for physical therapy?

Is this ultrasound addicting? Can some people get that addicted to it even if they have less pain? Someone who had their left subscapula hurting them all the time without an injury and this person always wanted the ultrasound all the time. Do you think the physical therapists has the right to cut off the ultrasound completely? Please help.You know that ultrasound that is suppose to be use for deep tissue massage for physical therapy?
There are no physical reasons why ultrasound should be addicting, but there can be a psychological dependence on anything...the therapy itself, for instance. This is one reason why I rarely use ultrasound, not only is it shown to be of very little effectiveness and have a high placebo effect, but it fosters dependency on the clinician instead of empowering the patient to learn how to manage the problem themselves.





In my opinion, if ultrasound is used, it should be for no more than a few sessions and should foster the ability for the patient to tolerate the CORRECTIVE procedures/exercises, not keep covering up a problem that is on going. Most pain in the subscapular area eminates from the cervical spine...if this is not being addressed, the pain will remain. You know that ultrasound that is suppose to be use for deep tissue massage for physical therapy?
I have never heard of anyone becoming addicted to ultrasound. In all cases of addiction that I have heard of, besides a sex addiction, (which is usually psychological but not always) usually the addiction is purely chemical in nature, like when addicted to drugs or alcohol. Even if someone became addicted to ultrasound, I really don't think it could cause a problem or interfere with their way of life.