Shockwave Therapy, Milton
Shockwave Therapy: Accelerating Healing and Relieving Pain
Shockwave therapy utilizes high-energy sound waves to promote healing. The therapist manually activates the generator, targeting a specific body part with the handpiece. This sends shockwaves deep into the tissue, transmitting energy through a tubing system to a stainless steel applicator tip. It produces focused shockwaves that reduce swelling, minimize pain, and stimulate healing. As its name suggests, shockwave therapy is the therapeutic application of extremely powerful, deep-reaching acoustic (sound) waves to effectively break apart painful soft tissue dysfunctions and calcifications in the tissues and joints of the body.
Shockwave therapy is an alternative treatment option for conditions that have not responded well to conventional methods. It is particularly suitable for individuals with conditions like tennis elbow, Achilles tendonitis, rotator cuff, plantar fasciitis, and jumper’s knee. Shockwave therapy sessions are typically shorter in duration and offer successful relief, restoring mobility painlessly. Relief usually begins shortly after the treatment.
- Directly stimulates healing in affected tissues.
- Strengthens tendons and ligaments for better function.
- Reduces chronic pain by promoting natural healing.
- Speeds up healing and reduces scar tissue formation.
- Stimulates collagen production for faster repair.
- Breaks down calcifications and restores normal tissue function.
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Shockwaves are therapeutically used to break apart extremely painful calcium deposits in finger and toe joints, such as bunions and arthritic spurs. They are also effective in treating calcium deposits in damaged tendons (calcific tendonitis) and muscles. Additionally, shockwaves can completely dismantle fibrotic twisted or tangled fibers in myofascial adhesions. Myofascial adhesions, along with tendinopathies, heel spurs, pinched nerves, general muscle fiber damage, ligament sprains, chronic inflammation, and pinched nerves, are all examples of how widespread pain can manifest itself in various body parts, including knees, hips, low back, neck, shoulders, arms, and legs.
FAQs About Shockwave Therapy
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to stimulate healing in soft tissues. It’s often used for pain relief, reducing inflammation, and improving recovery from injuries.
Is shockwave therapy safe?
It’s a non-invasive form of treatment. There are no contraindications with any medications, and it won’t interfere with any previous surgeries or therapeutic treatments.
How does it work?
Shockwave therapy works by sending high-intensity sound waves into the body to facilitate recovery on a cellular level. This triggers the body to heal itself by improving blood circulation, strengthening tissues, clearing up calcification, and boosting the production of collagen.
Does it hurt?
Most patients experience little-to-no pain. Some note a tingling sensation without discomfort. Others note discomfort but not pain. The level of discomfort can depend on a few factors, including the type of injury being treated and where it is in the body.
Are There Any Side Effects?
Shockwave therapy has minimal side effects, which may include mild redness, swelling, or soreness that resolves quickly. It’s a safe and proven treatment for various conditions.
What can shockwave therapy be used for?
This type of treatment can be used for:
Feet - heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis
Elbow – tennis and golfers' elbow
Shoulder - rotator cuff, adhesive capsulitis
Knee - patellar tendonitis (Jumper’s knee)
Hip – bursitis
Lower leg - shin splints
Upper leg – IT band syndrome
Back pain
Scar tissue
Can shockwave therapy reduce pain?
Yes. Thanks to its effect on nerve endings (among the other benefits), it has been shown to have a significant impact on pain reduction.
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