Pain can make it very hard to get through the day – or night! And finding non-pharmaceutical pain relief is important to many people. That’s why chiropractic care has become an important part of healthcare for those who have either chronic (long-lasting) or acute (sudden) pain.
Myofascial Acoustic Compression Therapy (MyACT®) is a non-invasive, advanced treatment used by chiropractors to relieve pain in muscles, tendons, and joints. MyACT offers the potential for lasting pain relief and faster healing for individuals with sports injuries, chronic pain, and various musculoskeletal conditions.
Myofascial Acoustic Compression Therapy, or MyACT, uses precise, high-energy sound waves to gently reach into your soft tissues. This process helps heal, ease pain, and release tension in your muscles, fascia (the connective tissue around your muscles), and tendons. Unlike a regular deep tissue massage, the sound waves from MyACT work deep into your body to reach damaged tissues. This deeper focus helps kickstart healing and regenerating at the cellular level, boosting circulation, easing fascia tension, promoting relaxation, and enhancing your body’s natural healing abilities.
MyACT is great for tackling a wide range of both sudden and long-lasting conditions, like back and neck pain, headaches and migraines, sports injuries, plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger points, stress fractures, joint pain, soft tissue sprains and strains, and even helping with recovery after surgery.
MyACT therapy is non-invasive and pharmaceutical-free, making it a safe and effective pain management option with no risk of drug dependency. Here are some key benefits:
During your visit, the Village Chiropractic therapist will apply a thin layer of coupling gel to the targeted area. This gel helps transmit sound waves from the acoustic device to your body. Throughout the session, the intensity of the waves will vary, starting from a low setting and gradually increasing to a higher level based on your tolerance and the specific area being treated. You may experience mild sensations, such as warmth or tingling, due to the pulsation of the waves. Some patients might also notice slight redness around the treatment area or experience mild soreness afterward. This is common and usually subsides within a couple of days.
MyACT sessions typically last about 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the condition being treated. Each patient's pain level is different, and so is their response to the treatment. It's normal to have 1 to 2 treatments per week, with a total of 4 to 10 treatments. After treatment, you will most likely feel better and can get back to your normal activities.
While many patients feel an improvement after the first treatment, additional sessions may be necessary for lasting relief. Your chiropractor will discuss your personalized treatment plan and provide feedback during and after each session, allowing you to track your progress. As your body continues to heal, you will experience ongoing and improved results.
MyACT offers effective and lasting relief for both acute and chronic pain, helping to decrease your reliance on medication. It focuses on addressing the underlying causes of pain rather than just alleviating the symptoms. The precision of MyACT also targets myofascial trigger points and adhesions that frequently contribute to chronic pain.
By boosting the body's natural healing abilities, MyACT helps you feel better overall. Many people notice that their pain becomes less intense and less frequent, which means they can enjoy life more. Plus, the therapy improves circulation and reduces inflammation, supporting the body's ability to heal itself, so the relief you feel lasts longer. This makes MyACT a fantastic option for managing pain over the long term, helping you lead a healthier, more active life without always needing medication.
Myofascial Acoustic Compression Therapy (MyACT) is an excellent therapeutic option for a wide range of individuals of all ages. It's used most often to help athletes, those recovering from injuries, and anyone suffering from chronic pain conditions. Even individuals experiencing acute pain may find relief through MyACT, especially if other therapies haven't worked well for you and/or you're trying to avoid taking over-the-counter or prescription pain medications.
While you don't normally see complete results right away, repeated application of this therapy has proven to reduce pain for many. In some instances, combining MyACT with rehabilitative exercises and other chiropractic therapies may help you heal faster and feel the pain-relieving effects longer.
If you're seeking pain relief from new or existing injuries, MyACT might be a suitable option for you. If you are in The Woodlands, Spring, or surrounding areas and are experiencing musculoskeletal pain, request an appointment at Village Chiropractic for a thorough evaluation and personalized treatment plan.