Do you suffer from chronic joint or muscle pain? Have you recently suffered a sports injury? Shockwave therapy at Achieve Therapy and Fitness could be the non-invasive pain management tool you’re looking for!
Shockwave therapy treats chronic conditions by delivering penetrating shockwaves deep into soft tissue, inducing microtrauma and triggering a new inflammatory response. The strong energy pulses that are applied to the affected area for short periods of time stimulates cells in the body that are responsible for bone and connective tissue healing. This prompts the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
When paired with other physical therapy treatments, this simple technique can help you find lasting relief. Contact our East Grand Forks, MN clinic to learn more!
What Conditions Benefit from Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is an effective tool for managing pain and mobility restrictions stemming from soft tissue injuries, such as sprains, strains, and tendinopathies). However, it can also help with joint disorders, such as osteoarthritis. In many instances, shockwave therapy treatments have proven to be effective in cases where the human body has not been able to heal itself on its own.
We often use shockwave therapy to treat the following:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Jumpers knee (patellar tendinitis)
- Hamstring muscle injuries
- Bursitis
- Calcific rotator cuff tendinitis
- Shoulder pain
- Tennis elbow
- Heel spurs
- Shin splints
- And many more!
What Can I Expect from a Shockwave Therapy Session?
We’ll start by palpating the affected area to ensure we’re targeting treatment correctly. Next, we’ll apply a gel to the affected area, similar to what happens during an ultrasound. The gel ensures the shockwave wand can guide smoothly over the tissue.
We use a wand to deliver the shockwaves, which work by causing controlled microtrauma to your soft tissue. The body, in turn, responds to this microtrauma by sending more blood to the area, facilitating your body’s natural healing process.
And that’s it! A single session typically takes 5-10 minutes, although most people require recurring sessions to see results. This is a great alternative to a cortisone or PRP injection. Shockwave therapy is a safe, simple procedure with minimal side effects. You may experience slight muscle discomfort (similar to what you feel after a workout), but that’s normal and easily managed.
You don’t have to live with persistent musculoskeletal pain! Schedule an appointment at Achieve Therapy and Fitness to learn if shockwave therapy is right for you.
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