FSJ ACUPUNCTURE
Shock Wave Therapy
The mechanical action of pressure waves in tissue stimulates the nervous system and causes nitric oxide and other messenger substances to be released. The effects produced in this manner include improved metabolism and angiogenesis and the release of vascular endothelial growth factors. All these effects may eventually reduce chronic pain.
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Achillodynia
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Calcific tendinitis
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Lateral/medial epicondylitis
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Plantar fasciitis
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Patellar tendinitis
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Tibial stress syndrome
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Trochanteric tendinopathy
Trigger points: cervical syndrome, forearm muscles, lumbago, shortened calf muscle, tight adductors and more.....
WHAT IS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY?
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, AKA Shockwave Therapy sounds a lot more complicated that it actually is. Essentially, the treatment involves the use of tool that generates very low energy acoustic sound waves that is applied directly to areas of injury or pain. The pulsations are able to penetrate the body with the help of a gel applied to your skin before the procedure begins.
THE ORIGIN OF SHOCKWAVE THERAPY
Originally, the practice of shockwave therapy was restricted to conditions such as gall stones and kidney stones. Using much stronger pulsations, the treatment was able to successfully break down these stones, thereby allowing them to pass painlessly from the body.
HOW SHOCKWAVE THERAPY WORKS
Using much lower degree of energy than is used in cases of gall stones or kidney stones, shockwave therapy focuses on treatment of musculoskeletal conditions that center around connective tissues. When the body has problems with tendons or ligaments, shockwave therapy can help by breaking down scar tissues and increasing blood flow, both critical factors in the healing process.
IS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY SUCCESSFUL?
Studies show that over 80% of patients who receive a regular course of shockwave therapy report that their pain has been significantly reduced, and that they are much closer to return to normal function of the affected area.
