Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy at Warner Lakes Family Practice
Effective, Non-Invasive Treatment for Chronic Pain and Injuries
Shockwave therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), is a clinically proven, non-invasive treatment used to relieve chronic soft tissue pain, accelerate healing, and restore mobility. At Warner Lakes Family Practice, we offer this advanced therapy to help patients overcome stubborn injuries and pain that don’t respond to traditional treatments.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy involves the delivery of high-energy acoustic waves to targeted areas of the body through a handheld device. These shockwaves stimulate the body’s natural healing processes by:
Increasing blood circulation
Breaking down fibrous scar tissue
Promoting cell regeneration
Accelerating collagen production
This treatment is especially effective for subacute, subchronic, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?
When applied to injured or painful tissue, shockwaves trigger a biological response that promotes healing and regeneration. Key benefits include:
✅ Increased Blood Flow
Shockwaves create tiny capillary micro ruptures, leading to the formation of new blood vessels, which improve oxygen and nutrient delivery to the damaged area.
✅ Stimulates Collagen Production
Collagen is essential for repairing tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue. Shockwave therapy enhances procollagen synthesis, aiding long-term recovery.
✅ Breaks Down Calcified Deposits
Repetitive strain or trauma can lead to calcium build-up in tendons. Shockwave therapy helps dissolve calcified fibroblasts, reducing pain and stiffness.
✅ Releases Trigger Points
Shockwaves release muscle knots and trigger points by restoring the normal function of muscle fibers and improving metabolic activity.
Conditions Treated with Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy can treat the following conditions:
Tendinopathies & Soft Tissue Injuries
- Shin splints
- Tennis and Golfer’s elbow
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Patella tendinopathy (Jumper’s knee)
- Quadriceps tendonitis
- Hand tendons
- Hamstring tendonitis
- Foot tendons
- icep/tricep tendonitis
- ITB syndrome
- Trapezius trigger points
- Rotator cuff
- Piriformis syndrome
- Gluteal pain
- Hamstrings, Calves, Quadriceps
Bone Spur
- Bony heel spur
- Haglunds deformity
- Elbow spur
- Ankle joint line, Toes, Fingers
Calcific Tendonitis
- Achilles tendon
- Rotator cuff
- Medial/lateral epicondyles
- Patella tendon
- Quads, Bicep, Triceps, Peroneal tendon
Fasciitis
- Plantar fasciitis
Bursitis
- Metatarsal
- Retro calcaneal
- Pes anserinus
- Infra patella
- Supra patella
- Pre patella
- Popliteal bursa
- Trochanteric
- Foot tendons
- Ischial
- Sub acromial
- Deltoid
- Olecranon
Reference: Wimpenny P. 2018. Shockwave Theory Education. [Online] (Updated 2/2/2018)
Note: If you are suffering from any of the above conditions, speak to your doctor about starting shockwave therapy.
Talk to your Warner Lakes Family Practice doctor to learn more of this amazing treatment. You don’t have to endure the pain; we are glad to help!
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