Shockwave therapy (SWT) can be effective for treating pain, improving mobility, and promoting healing. It's a non-invasive treatment that's FDA-approved for a variety of conditions. 

Tennis Elbow/ Radial Epicondylitis

Golfer’s Elbow/ Ulnar Epicondylitis

Shin Splints

Knee Pain

Baker’s Cyst

Patellar Tendinopathy

Hip Pain & Arthritis

Trochanteric Bursitis

Tendinitis Of The Shoulder

Rotator cuff

Low Back Pain

Post Muscular Injury

Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy

Achillodynia

Wrist & Hand

Dupuytren`s Disease

Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis/Rhizarthritis

Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Spurs

What conditions it treats 

• Musculoskeletal disorders: SWT can treat pain and promote healing in bones, tendons, ligaments, and fascia.

• Neurological disorders: SWT can reduce spasticity.

• Stress fractures: SWT can treat stress fractures and bone spurs.

• Cellulite: SWT can treat cellulite.

How Does Shockwave Therapy Work ?

Shockwave therapy works by delivering specific acoustic sound waves to the affected area, which stimulates the body’s natural healing process. The acoustic sound waves increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and promote the production of collagen, a crucial protein for tissue repair. Post treatment the body responds with stimulation of stem cell growth and rapid tissue regeneration.

This combination of effects leads to a reduction in pain and an improvement in overall function. Shockwave therapy is versatile and can be used to treat conditions such as tendinopathies, bursitis, and osteoarthritis, making it a valuable tool in sports medicine.

SWT can also reduce spasticity in patients with neurological disorders. Causing degradation of the nerve bundle (nociception inhibition), which allows for pain modulation via the peripheral nervous system.

SWT works by upgrading the physiologic process of healing by stimulating hormones and cells that are associated with a reparative process of healing.

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How successful is it ?

Clinical studies show that SWT is effective and safe, with success rates ranging from 60% to 91%. 

• Patients often see immediate results or within a few weeks, and results may improve over time. 

• Shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a highly effective, non-invasive treatment, especially beneficial for chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

• Numerous peer-reviewed studies have investigated the efficacy of shockwave therapy.

Pain Relief

 Many patients experience a significant decrease in pain—about 70-80%—after just a few treatments. Effective for specific ailments like plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow, as confirmed by studies in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Inflammation Reduction

 The therapy also reduces inflammation by lowering inflammatory cytokines by 30% and decreasing the number of inflammatory cells within joints by 25%. This helps alleviate pain and stiffness, enhancing patient comfort.

 Improved Blood Flow

 Shockwave therapy promotes the growth of new blood vessels by 45%, enhancing blood circulation to the affected areas and speeding up the healing process. This improvement in blood flow is crucial for effective treatment outcomes. Because it improves blood flow, it’s also used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).

 Cellular Repair and Tissue Regeneration

 On a cellular level, shockwave therapy fosters tissue repair and growth. It increases levels of essential growth factors like eNOS and VEGF by up to 40%, boosts collagen production by 50% for repairing connective tissues, and accelerates cell growth rates by 35%, facilitating rapid recovery and regeneration of damaged tissues.

For plantar fasciitis pain if you're noticing any of the following plantar fasciitis symptoms, it’s time to get checked out:

• A stabbing or burning sensation in the bottom of your heel

• Heel pain that’s worst in the morning or after sitting for long periods

• Pain after walking, standing, or exercising

• Tightness in the arch or bottom of the foot

• Swelling or tenderness around the heel