Shock Wave Therapy
A Revolutionary Way To Recover With Focused Shock Wave Therapy
What is Shock Wave Therapy?
Shock waves are high energy acoustic (sound) waves. Shock Wave Therapy was originally introduced into clinical practice in 1982 as a non-invasive treatment to break up kidney stones. These patients reported relief and resolution from their various spinal ailments, causing researchers to investigate and develop the innovative therapy we use today.
Focused Shock Wave Therapy efficiently delivers focused sound waves through a lens which is transmitted into the body, up to a depth of about 4.7″. In the body, the acoustic waves stimulate the body’s cell functions and the intrinsic healing mechanisms.
How Does It Work?
The sound waves activate your body’s cellular functions and intrinsic healing capabilities to help eliminate chronic pain. The physiological effects of shock waves on the tissue include enhanced blood flow by creating new blood vessels, accelerated growth factor release, inhibition of molecules that have a role in inflammation, and stimulation of collagen synthesis and other cellular processes that contribute to tissue healing, repair and regeneration. In a nutshell, it stimulates pain inhibition while accelerating recovery and relief.
Features:
- Short treatment time (just 3-5 minutes per treatment area)
- Targets a precise treatment application area
- Can reach deep tissues (up to 4.7″)
- Improved function and pain relief after after the first treatment that can last for hours
- Typically, only 4-6 treatments are needed to complete achieve 90-100% symptom resolution
- 1000x more powerful than standard therapeutic ultrasound waves
- Non-invasive technology (alternative to medication or injections)
- No known adverse effects
- Evidence based backed by ample research showing both short and long term improvement
Conditions It Helps:
- Chronic arthritic joint pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Calcaneal spurs
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Meniscus tears
- Bursitis (hip and shoulder)
- Rotator cuff
- Frozen Shoulder
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Tennis Elbow
- Carpal Tunnel
- Scar tissue
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Wound healing
- Disc inflammation
Contraindications:
- Pregnancy (in proximity of uterus)
- Hemophilia or strong blood thinners
- Malignancy
- Polyneuralgia
- Post corticosteroid injection (6 weeks)
- In proximity of a pacemaker
What Should I Expect?
- Please wear loose clothing to that we can access the treatment area
- May experience some discomfort while we target the inflamed area being treated
- The treatment itself only takes a few minutes (2-5 typically)
- You may start to feel remarkably better immediately following your first treatment
- Reduction in pain, inflammation, and stiffness, and improvement in function or range of motion
- May experience some temporary redness or mild soreness after
- Most conditions resolve in only 4-6 treatments
- An additional maintenance treatment is recommended after 3 months
Schedule a Shock Wave Therapy Session Today
If you or a family member is suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, we invite you to contact us today to schedule a shock wave therapy session. Book an appointment at our friendly office today!
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