What is Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy?
- Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive method that uses acoustic waves to treat musculoskeletal conditions.
- Extracorporeal means outside of the body.
- Shockwave refers to short, intense energy waves traveling faster than the speed of sound.
- This therapy provides controlled mechanical stimulation to tissues, aiding in healing.
- It offers fast pain relief and helps restore mobility.
Acoustic Wave Therapy Explained
Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT), also known as Shockwave Therapy (SWT), involves the use of pressure waves generated acoustically. An example of this is the sound and force generated by a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier, which can even cause windows to break far away.
In medical treatments, these shockwaves are focused on specific tissues such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, and even bone. The effect of the shockwaves includes breaking down tissue adhesions and calcified deposits, such as bone spurs, allowing the body to naturally heal the affected areas.
This process also promotes the formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis), which improves blood flow and supports tissue repair. Ultimately, this leads to reduced pain and improved range of motion.
Conditions Treated
- Ankle: Achilles Tendonitis
- Arm: Golfer’s Elbow and Tennis Elbow
- Knee: Arthritis, Jumper’s Knee, ACL Recovery
- Foot: Plantar Fasciitis, Morton’s Neuroma, Bone Spurs
- Heel: Heel Spur
- Hip: Bursitis
- Jaw: Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD)
- Neck: Multiple Pain Conditions
- Back: Lower Back and Upper Back Pain
- Spine: Conditions like Scoliosis, Sacroiliitis, Coccydynia
- Sexual Wellness: Erectile Dysfunction
- Optional Aesthetic Treatment: Cellulite Reduction
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
- Non-invasive and effective for pain relief
- Improves mobility and speeds up recovery
- Treats a wide range of conditions
- Sessions are quick and convenient
- Minimal side effects compared to surgery or medication
- Helps patients with chronic pain regain quality of life