Shockwave Therapy

How does it work?

A shockwave is an acoustic wave that carries high energy to painful spots and skeletal tissues with subacute, sub chronic, and chronic conditions. The energy promotes regeneration and reparative processes of the bones, tendons, and other soft tissues.

In cell: enhances cell membrane permeability by increasing ion channel activity, promoting cell division, and stimulating cytokine production.

​In tendon and muscle blood vessels: improves blood circulation, increases biogenic factor β1, and enhances osteoblast mitosis.
 

In nitrogen oxide system: accelerates bone remodeling and healing.
 

1. Improves microcirculation and metabolism
2. Promotes the dissolution of calcified fibrocytes
3. Promotes collagen synthesis
4. Reduces tissue tension
5.  Alleviates pain

What does it treat?

Shockwave therapy is commonly used to treat conditions such as:

• Feet – heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis

• Elbow – tennis and golfers’ elbow

• Shoulder – rotator cuff

• Knee – patellar tendonitis

• Hip – bursitis

• Lower leg – shin splints

• Upper leg – IT band syndrome

• Back pain

What are the contraindications?

While shockwave therapy is safe for most individuals, your chiropractor will assess your specific situation to determine if cold laser therapy is right for you. It may not be recommended if you have one of the following conditions:​​

• Close to the womb during pregnancy

• On malignant tumors or nearby tissues

• Near the brain or spine

• Near the lungs

• On a patient with any type of bleeding disorder

What is the research?

We are firm believers in research and in validation so that our patients get the best possible treatment for their condition. The research for shockwave therapy is growing every year, and here are some known benefits:​​​

• Improvement in pain control in those with plantar heel pain (FULL ARTICLE)

• Improvement in pain control and Range of Motion in knee tendinopathies (FULL ARTICLE)

• Reduction of lesion size for plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff calcific tendinitis, and osteonecrosis of the femoral head (FULL ARTICLE)

If you are interested in further exploring the benefits of this modality but are still uncertain call the office at 905 845 2291 and arrange for a courtesy consultation to discuss the merits of acupuncture and in particular your case. This way you can determine if this is for you with no obligation or cost.

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