Sunday, February 27, 2022

 Alternative Therapy

Have you been to chiropractors, doctors, physical therapy and massage therapy and nothing seems to be working to alleviate your pain?  If so, it is time to try an alternative therapy called Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT). 

ESWT is a noninvasive approach to treating pain and speeding up the healing process. It is an alternative treatment option to try before deciding on more risky options such as surgery. 

ESWT is done "outside the body" on the surface of the skin, which makes it completely noninvasive. Shockwave therapy works by delivering impulse pressure waves or acoustic pressure waves deep into injured or inflamed tissue that is causing pain or discomfort. It targets the injured tissue, increasing blood flow and circulation and decreasing pain levels. 

Most patients start seeing relief from pain and increased mobility in as few as one or two sessions, some take a little longer.

Anyone is a candidate for ESWT, especially those who have not had positive results from use of ice, rest, or modified activities.

Benefits of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

  • no or reduced downtime
  • non-invasive procedure
  • no anesthesia
  • non-surgical (no risk of infection)
  • no scarring
  • faster healing

Session Requirements

Most people require 3 sessions. Some conditions require 5 treatment sessions.
Sessions are scheduled a week apart.

Where to receive treatments

Treatments are given by trained technicians and are usually found in doctors or chiropractic offices. Some physical therapists may offer the treatments as well.  In some states medical massage therapists are allowed to provide the therapy under their scope of practice laws.

Ask your current providers if they offer the treatment or ask them to refer you to someone who does.