Chronic pain affects over 40% of the population here in the US. Shockwave therapy is at the forefront of treating chronic pain without drugs, injections or surgery.
4 Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
1
Improve Blood Flow
Shockwave Therapy can help improve blood flow by increasing blood vessel growth, reducing inflammation, breaking down scar tissue and improving cellular function.
2
Release Trigger Points
By reducing muscle tension, your muscles begin to relax instead of being tight, reducing pressure on trigger points.
3
Stimulation of Collagen
Collagen is one of the body's building blocks needed to heal an injury. Shockwave Therapy generates hydro-electric waves that are directed at unhealthy tissue within an injured area. This triggers your body into activating resident stem cells, creating new blood vessels and regenerating healthy tissue.
4
Non-Invasive
Shockwave Therapy is a strong option for patients who want to avoid surgery, prescription medication or injections. Activate your own stem cells without invasive procedures.
What Can Shockwave Therapy Help With?
Shockwave therapy has been shown to be effective on a wide range of chronic conditions. Here are some examples of conditions where SWT has been shown to effectively treat symptoms and improve function:
- Trapezius muscle
- Elbow pain
- Shoulder pain
- Achilles tendon pain
- Knee Pain
- Plantar & heel pain
Does the Treatment Hurt?
There may be a slight feeling of discomfort during the treatment, depending on the level of pain the patient is already experiencing in the area. However, most patients are able to tolerate this discomfort. Additionally, the intensity of the treatment can be adjusted throughout the session.
How many Treatments will I Need and How Often?
The number of treatments varies depending on the indication and tissue response. The effect of the treatment is cumulative, so you will typically need more than one treatment. Very often though, you will experience relief right after the first treatment. Most indications require 3-5 treatments which are done 3-10 days apart, depending on the patient's tolerance and their tissue response.
