What is Shockwave Therapy?

What is Shockwave Therapy?

The clinical term for shockwave therapy is low-intensity shockwave therapy (LiSWT). This noninvasive treatment has been used for many years in orthotics to heal fractures and ligaments.

LiSWT can also be used to speed up wound healing. LiSWT uses high-energy sound waves to accelerate tissue repair and growth.

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What Conditions Can Be Treated With An Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Machine?

Regardless of the cause, dull or aching pain, pain that travels up and down the leg, into the lower back, or pain in the wrists and elbows can significantly diminish a person's quality of life.

Some people may experience intermittent pain, such as discomfort that comes and goes, while others deal with constant pain. Chronic pain, on the other hand, is longer lasting and more persistent and is usually severe.

Many types of soft tissue injuries can be treated with shockwave therapy, such as those caused by chronic or acute pain.

The innovative treatment of various musculoskeletal disorders with shockwave therapy is a new method. It can be used when traditional therapies have failed. This type of therapy is considered safe, non-invasive, low cost and without the dangers of the surgical procedure and postoperative pain.

The exact mechanism behind ESWT's action is still unknown. However, shock waves can trigger stimulations which activate small-diameter fibers. This activates a serotoninergic network that controls the transmission of pain stimuli, increasing the patient’s tolerance to pain above the original. ESWT also causes localized metabolic reactions, including increased blood flow and decreased adhesion formation, that promote the natural healing process.