Hako-Med therapy in Carrollton, TX
- Electrical Pain Relief
- 15 to 45 Minute Sessions
- Crash & Wellness Patients
Hako-Med therapy in Carrollton, TX is an electrical modality tool to help our patients get rid of their pain. It also helps patients who are still recovering from auto accidents or who have pain in their back, neck, shoulders, or knees that won’t go away. Dr. Hoa Nguyen uses it to make sure there is a special plan just for you.
What is Hako-Med Therapy?
Hako-Med is a machine with buttons that can help different kinds of pain go away. It uses safe zaps that feel like buzzing tickles on your skin to help your body feel better and heal.
It’s a more advanced version of electrical muscle stimulation. The doctor puts a squishy suction cup on your body, and it sends soft massages right where it hurts. But it doesn’t hurt at all. It’s noninvasive, and you get to pick how strong the tickles feel.
How Dr. Hoa Nguyen, DC, Performs Hako-Med Therapy at Dallas Spine Center
Dr. Nguyen uses this tool when your body needs extra help getting over pain. He uses it for people who were in a car collision or for anyone whose back, shoulder, knee, or neck won’t stop aching.
The machine can do a lot of things. However. Dr. Nguyen uses the special setting most. It helps calm down sore spots so you can feel happy moving around again. He also uses it with gentle stretches and other tools to make sure your whole body feels good. These would include electrical stimulation, shockwave therapy, or spinal decompression. It depends on what you need based on your exam and imaging.
What makes it different is how our chiropractor integrates it into staged care plans. If you were in a car bump, Dr. Nguyen uses simpler modes before progressing to more active treatments. This is also used as a tool to break through your chronic pain cycles without injections or medicines.
What a Hako-Med Session is Like
During your visit, here are the things that can happen:
- 1Getting comfortable: You lie down tummy-first on a soft table.
- 2Putting on the cups: Dr. Nguyen places a little suction cup on your back, neck, shoulder, or knee where the pain is.
- 3Finding the right intensity: The therapist turns a knob to start the gentle buzzing. You tell him when it feels just right. If it feels too strong, he will turn it down.
- 4Rest time: You get to rest for 15 to 45 minutes. It feels so nice that some of our patients even take a little nap.
- 5Afterward: When the cups come off, you will see little round marks on your skin. They don’t hurt at all. They fade away in a few days.
The first time feels a little weird. It doesn’t hurt. It just feels like a buzzing rhythm.
Who Hako-Med therapy is for and Who Should Skip It
This therapy is great for people with:
- Pain from a car crash
- Backs that hurt for a long time
- Necks that feel stiff or sore
- Shoulders that hurt from playing too hard
- Knees that stay sore
It is helpful after getting hurt, when the inflammation is still fresh and swollen. It is also used for wellness patients who tried other approaches without lasting relief.
It’s not for everyone. Dr. Nguyen doesn’t use it if you have a baby growing in your tummy, have a special device near your heart, or have spots under your skin.
Conditions Hako-Med Therapy Helps
Dr. Nguyen uses Hako-Med therapy for the following conditions:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Neck hurts from a sudden car bump
- Sore muscles from playing hard
Dr. Nguyen uses it along with gentle bone adjustments and rehab exercises to fix the problem, not hide it.
What to Expect Afterward and How Often You Need It
Right after you visit, your muscles might feel soft, like after a big massage. The little cup marks will be there, but they don’t hurt and will disappear in three to five days.
How many times you visit depends on your pain. If you were just in a car accident, you might visit three to five times a week at first. But as you get better, you visit less. Dr. Nguyen always checks on you to see how fast your body is healing.
What Patients are Telling Us
People are telling us that they can move around and play much better while undergoing this therapy. Some feel better right away, and others get better visit by visit.
They love that this helps them heal without taking medicines or undergoing surgery. They like letting their body do the natural healing.
Because everyone responds differently, Dr. Nguyen doesn’t make guarantees about results. If you’re dealing with chronic pain, this therapy becomes a reliable part of your recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hako-Med Therapy Hurt?
No, it shouldn’t hurt. It feels like buzzing tickles. The pulsing sensation can be adjusted according to your comfort level. Most patients find it tolerable and relaxing.
How long do the cupping marks last?
The cupping marks fade away in three to five days. They’re painless and part of the therapy. These marks also show that the treatment is working in the treated area.
Can I drive myself home after a session?
Yes, you will feel ready to go right away. Hako-Med is noninvasive, so it doesn’t impair your ability to drive. Some people even feel a bit relaxed after the treatment. However, it will never affect your alertness.
How soon will I feel relief?
Some people feel better after one visit. And others feel better after a few days of resting and healing.
Is Hako-Med therapy covered by insurance?
Coverage will depend on your plan. We accept personal injury cases and all car insurance. Please call our office to check with your plan to see what your payment options are.
Are You Ready to See if Hako-Med Therapy Can Help?
If you have chronic pain from a car accident or a sore back that won’t go away, Dr. Nguyen is ready to help. He will check your pain and make a plan just for you.
Call us at 4690986-9171 if you have further inquiries. Or visit us at 3730 N Josey Lane, Suite 122, Carrollton, TX 75007. We’re open Monday through Friday. We also accept most auto insurance and personal injury cases.
Dallas Spine Center serves Carrollton, Lewisville, Plano, Frisco, North Dallas, Addison, Farmers Branch, Coppell, Highland Village, The Colony, and Little Elm.