Modes of Action

While you receive the sound pressure wave treatments, you also listen to music through a custom designed headset.

Music

The music played through the headsets promotes the release of neuro chemicals such as serotonin and this response creates calmness and relaxation in the patient. Some patients even fall asleep.
The stress-reduction benefits of listening to relaxing music have been proven through numerous research projects in hospitals, universities and private clinical practices over the course of many years.

enSonix

The sound pressure waves generated by the enSonix medical device are believed to work in three ways to provide pain relief and relax muscles.

1. Sound pressure waves stimulate mechanoreceptors in the skin which in turn communicate with the brain thus blocking any other message from getting to the brain - including pain. This is referred to as the pain gate control theory.
2. They also create an exercise effect in the muscles by gently vibrating the muscle fibers: this effect encourages the production and release of endorphins, the body's natural pain killers.
3. Finally, sound pressure waves can increase cell membrane flow and blood circulation, resulting in further pain reduction, muscle toning and relaxation.

The illustration below shows how the sound waves block the pain message from an arthritic knee:

In addition to the enSonix full body treatments, we also use adjunctive, joint specific treatments to relieve pain:

Low Level Laser

Phototherapy is an effective, non-invasive, drug-free solution that has no known side effects. It has been used as a means for reducing pain and speeding healing for over 30 years. Professional clinicians trust FDA approved products to stimulate the body’s natural repair processes at the cellular level.

FAR Infrared Heat Therapy

Long Infrared creates a thermal gradient which increases local blood supply.

Myo-Fascial Release

Physiotherapist stretches muscles around the joint to reduce tension in the muscle and joint.

Active Exercise

Increases strength, stamina and endorphin release which creates a sense of well being.

Nutrition

Introduce foods that reduce inflammation and optimize metabolic processes.

Psycho Social Support

Address stress, anxiety and depression associated with arthritis.