Shockwave Therapy

What is shockwave therapy? 
Shockwave therapy uses high-energy sound waves to promote healing in injured tissues. It improves blood flow, reduces pain and inflammation, and stimulates the body’s natural healing response.
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‍What are the benefits of shockwave therapy?‍

• Pain reduction: Shockwave therapy relieves pain by disrupting pain signals and releasing natural painkillers.
  
• Tissue healing: It promotes healing by improving blood flow to the affected area and delivering essential nutrients and oxygen.
• Improved performance: Shockwave therapy breaks down scar tissue, reduces muscle tension, and improves physical performance.
• Non-invasive: This treatment option often eliminates the need for surgery or medication.

‍What does shockwave therapy treat?
Shockwave therapy is a powerful treatment option for:

• Tennis elbow: Tennis elbow occurs when the tendons in the elbow are overused, usually due to repetitive motions. Shockwave therapy promotes tissue repair by increasing blood circulation and breaking down scar tissue. This treatment is especially effective for patients with chronic elbow pain or stiffness.
  
• Golfers elbow: Golfer’s elbow affects the tendons that attach to the inner elbow, causing pain and tenderness. Shockwave therapy accelerates the healing of these tendons by promoting collagen production and decreasing inflammation. This leads to an improved range of motion and faster recovery for patients.
• Calcifications: Calcifications are a condition where calcium deposits build up in the tendons, for example in the shoulder. These deposits can cause severe pain and restrict movement. Shockwave therapy breaks down these calcium deposits, allowing the body to reabsorb them naturally. Patients experience pain relief and improved joint mobility.
• Plantar fasciitis: This common cause of heel pain is often due to overuse or stress on the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that supports the foot's arch. Shockwave therapy helps by reducing inflammation, promoting blood flow, and speeding up the healing of the damaged tissue.
• Tendinopathies: Tendinopathies are overuse injuries that affect various tendons, such as the Achilles, patella, hamstring, or gluteal tendons. Shockwave therapy promotes tissue regeneration and reduces chronic pain by improving blood supply to the affected tendon.