What is Focused Shock Wave Therapy?
Simply put, Focused Shock Wave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses powerful sound waves to help your body heal itself.
Think of it as a "kickstart" for your body’s natural repair system. Here is a breakdown of how it works in plain English:
How It Works
Targeted Healing: Unlike general treatments, these sound waves are "focused" (like using a magnifying glass to aim sunlight). This allows the therapist to target a very specific spot deep inside your body-up to about 5 inches deep.
Cellular "Wake-Up Call": When these sound waves reach the injured area, they gently "shake up" your cells. This signal tells your body to increase blood flow and speed up its own natural healing process.
Deep Reach: Because the waves can travel deep into the tissue, they can reach muscles, tendons, or joints that are hard to treat with regular massage or surface treatments.
Benefits of Extracorporeal Focused
Shock Wave Therapy
Short treatment time (minutes)
Precise & targeted application
Deep tissues can be reached
Results in few treatments
Non-invasive and no known significant adverse effects
Alternative to medication
Is It Safe?
You might have heard of "shock waves" being used in hospitals to break up kidney stones. While the technology is similar, the version used in physical therapy is much gentler.
No Tissue Damage: The energy levels used in our office are designed to stimulate healing, not break anything apart.
Pain Relief: Instead of destroying tissue, these waves focus on reducing inflammation and turning off pain signals.
Why Use It?
It is a fast, drug-free way to treat chronic pain and stubborn injuries that haven't responded to other treatments.
