PASSIVE MODALITIES
Passive modalities are gentle, clinician-administered therapies that prepare your body for healing without requiring active participation. These treatments – including heat/ice therapy, electrical stimulation, and therapeutic ultrasound – work to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and promote tissue recovery.
Ideal for acute injuries or when movement is painful, these approaches create optimal conditions for your body’s natural healing processes. While not a standalone solution, when combined with active therapies and chiropractic care, passive modalities can significantly enhance treatment outcomes by managing symptoms and accelerating the rehabilitation timeline.
Benefits of Passive Modalities
- Pain relief without movement
- Reduced swelling/inflammation
- Improved circulation
- Muscle relaxation
- Enhanced treatment readiness
Passive modalities provide comforting relief while your body heals, creating the ideal environment for more active therapies. These treatments bridge the gap between injury and functional recovery.
Passive Modalities: What to Know
While excellent for pain management, they also promote healing at cellular level and prepare tissues for more active rehabilitation.
They offer drug-free alternatives for pain and inflammation control, with no systemic side effects.
For best results, we combine them with active therapies - passives manage symptoms while actives address root causes.
Most modalities require no recovery time, though some (like cryotherapy) may leave temporary skin redness.
Our providers select specific modalities based on your injury phase - acute, subacute or chronic - for optimal therapeutic effects.
Working Hours
Tuesday & Thursday
7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday
2:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday
By appointment only
Closed Monday & Wednesday
Phone
301-278-804