03/01/2025
We live in a world where modern medicine is continually evolving, offering us newer and often better solutions to our health concerns. Shockwave therapy, or extracorporeal Shock Wave therapy (ESWT) stands out as a non-invasive treatment that does not require surgery or needles!
What is Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)?
• A painless, non-invasive treatment that uses high energy sound waves to stimulate healing specific parts of the body. When applied to injured tissue in musculoskeletal disorders, these waves increase blood flow, accelerate tissue repair and cell growth.
How does Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) work?
• The device delivers precise shock waves targeted through a handheld wand. It delivers intense energy pulses into deep tissue. It involves applying short, frequent, and high intensity bursts of mechanical energy into injured soft tissue, scarred soft tissue, or tissue that had been inflamed. It enables the cells of the body that are responsible for bone and connective tissue to heal.
How does the body respond to Shock Wave Therapy?
• Physical response- Shock waves hit the tissue and generate positive pressure waves.
• Chemical response- pressure waves mechanically stimulate biochemical reactions that cause our cells to be activated
• Biological response- the cells receive instructions to stimulate remodeling of blood vessels, reduction of inflammation molecules, and the stimulation of new and healthy tissue.
The following conditions can be treated by Shock Wave Therapy:
• Plantar Fasciitis or Heel Spurs
• Jumpers Knee/ Achilles/Tendinitis
• Tennis and Golfer's elbow
• Rotator Cuff tendinitis, including calcifying
• Shin Pain
• Chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain
• Muscular trigger points
Lind Chiropractic now proudly offers Shock Wave Therapy as an additional form of treatment.
Call or text to make an appointment to see if Shock Wave Therapy is the right treatment for your needs.
