Ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation, and muscle spasm. Used most frequently in acute injuries, but also an effective pain reliever for even the most chronic pain. 

EGS - Electro Galvanic Stimulation
Application of electrical stimulation, usually prescribed to aid in improving strength, for example, for the quadriceps muscle after knee surgery or injury.  Used to decrease pain and swelling and to relieve muscle spasm.

Cervical Traction
Gentle longitudinal pull on the cervical spine, manual or mechanical, intermittent or static. Usually prescribed for relief of cervical swelling in the nerve roots due to local trauma and muscle spasm.

Hydrocollator or moist heat.
Usually prescribed to improve superficial circulation, relax musculature and relieve pain.  

Pelvic Traction
Longitudinal pull on the lumbar spine, manual or mechanical, intermittent or static. Relief of lumbar radicular pain and muscle spasm. 

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Relatively low voltage applied over painful areas through small self-adhesive electrodes.  The electrical stimulation "disguises" or "overrides" the sensation of pain. It is a small, portable unit, ideally worn throughout the day or at intervals, to control pain and reduce dependence on drugs. Usually prescribed for relief from pain due to almost everything from muscle spasm to terminal cancer.

Ultrasound
Deep tissue heating. Used prior to stretching of muscle or connective tissue, and for relief of pain and muscle spasm.

See Also Physical Therapy Procedures