Shockwave Therapy

The mechanical energy that myofascial acoustic compression therapy provides encourages and stimulates fibroblasts and growth factors to promote healing and increase cell metabolism and local blood flow to the affected area. The treatment is painless because these are pressure sound waves, not electric shocks. The good news is that PiezoWave Pain Treatment deeply penetrates tissue for healing that can’t be achieved through manual adjustments.

During every session, 1000 to 2000 pulse waves will be delivered to an area being treated lasting about ten minutes. You will see maximum benefits with five to six treatments per area with three to five days to allow for proper recovery time. PiezoWave Pain Treatment is believed, and has clinically proven, to have the following effects:

• Facilitate healing

• Eliminate pain

• Stimulate the “washing away” of Substance-P (a pain-producing chemical)

• Increase the body’s collagen production

• Increase microcirculation leading to enhanced tissue metabolism

• Help dissolve calcific fibroblasts

• Reduce muscle tension

• Improved function and range of motion to the joint

Each session of PiezoWave Pain Treatment takes about five to ten minutes. During the session, our therapist or staff will deliver 2000 to 3000 pulse waves into the affected area being treated. The delivery of about 2000 pulse waves lasts approximately five to ten minutes. You will need three to five treatments.

Depending on the patient’s current level of pain and the area of treatment, the degree of discomfort varies significantly. The intensity of a treatment session also varies, and many patients can tolerate treatment well because the intensity varies depending on patient tolerance.

Many patients experience immediate pain relief after PiezoWave Pain Treatment. However, they may experience soreness in the area within two to four hours. According to different clinical reports, the soreness is usually very tolerable and can last a couple of hours to some days.

DO NOT use ice on the area if you experience this soreness. One of the desired effects of PiezoWave Pain Treatment is an “inflammatory response.” Therefore, the use of anti-inflammatory medications (such as Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Motrin, etc.) isn’t recommended.

Many patients report great results with Tylenol. You may take medication as you see fit or based on your doctor’s recommendation and advice. The soreness will disappear within 4 to 24 hours without any intervention.

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Tennis Elbow & Golfers Elbow

• Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder & Frozen Shoulder

• Trigger point treatment

• Greater Trochanteric pain syndrome

• Patella tip syndrome

• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome – Shin Splints

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Achilles Tendinopathy

• Sacroiliac Joint Pain

• Any soft tissue, muscle, or ligament issue

• Non- invasive

• Locates and alleviates musculoskeletal pain

• Improves mobility

• Reduces Pain Medication

• Improves range of motion by eliminating adhesions

• Improves circulation, alleviates pain and tight muscles and promotes healing

We do not recommend using Shockwave Therapy if you are experiencing one of the following:

• Infections/skin abrasions over the treatment area

• Tumor/lung/brain tissue in the area of treatment

• Pacemaker (direct treatment zone)

• Pregnancy (direct treatment zone)

• Taking blood thinners (relative, doctor and patients call, could create bruising)

• Blood clotting disorder

• Received a steroid injection within 2 weeks in treatment area

• Neuropathic conditions affecting sensation in the treatment area

Shockwave Therapy costs $100 per session, but you receive your first session for 50% off!