Can you feel shock wave therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment, but you might feel a little pain or discomfort in the treatment area during the procedure. Most patients say it feels like small pulses against the skin. Your specialist may be able to adjust the way they use the shockwave device if your pain is significant.
Is radial shockwave therapy painful?
During the treatment, there may be some minor discomfort. Painful areas are helpful in isolating the truly injured areas.
Can you walk after shock wave therapy?
We will also advise that you do not carry out your rehabilitation/physiotherapy exercises for 24 hours following your shockwave treatment. You will be able to walk and drive immediately after the treatment.
How long does it take to heal after shockwave therapy?
After the treatment sessions are completed the injured area will continue to heal for 6-12 weeks with maximal recovery occurring approximately 3 months after the treatment sessions end.
What can I expect after shock wave therapy?
Most patients will experience an immediate pain relief following the treatment. However, within 2–4 hours after the treatment, they may experience some soreness in the treated area. This soreness has been reported as tolerable and not limiting.
Why does shock wave therapy hurt?
The reason is that shock waves cause micro-traumas and bursting of microtissues (bone, tendons, and muscles) in order to generate blood flow and stimulate cell regeneration. Then, both traumas and recovering tissues might be the responsible for the engendered pain.
How often should you do shockwave therapy?
How often will I need the treatment? Most indications require 3–5 treatments which are done 3–10 days apart, depending on the patient’s tolerance and their tissue response.
How is shockwave therapy performed?
Shock wave therapy is an outpatient procedure. A probe is placed on the skin after a gel is applied to help conduct the shock waves. High- or low-energy waves may be used. High-energy waves may cause pain and require a local or regional anesthetic.
What is shockwave therapy and is it safe?
It is slightly uncomfortable but definitely manageable. Because shockwave therapy is a series of acoustic wave pulsations, it’s a non-invasive way to treat common ailments such as shin splints, tennis and golfer’s elbow and other common reasons people visit physiotherapists. It triggers the body’s own healing processes.
What is a shockwave and how does it work?
A shockwave is a pressure wave which can be increased in shot time, and decreased in short time. The shockwaves can be transmitted into the skin, fat and muscle via the transducer head. Literally, you will feel shock on your body, which is painful at that moment, but in fact reamaining just a second.
Is radial shockwave therapy right for You?
Studies show that radial shockwave is cost-effective for lower extremity conditions that are slow to get better. Studies further show that it is a safe alternative compared to invasive treatment like foot surgery. If you are in Michigan, see us for a no-obligation consultation.
How effective is shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis?
Randomized control studies show that shockwave therapy is a very effective treatment option for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis & plantar fibroma pain. Restrospective analysis shows that it is considered to be a safe, cost effective treatment with minimal risk factors.