Shockwave Therapy Cambridge
Whether you are suffering from plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, or an ongoing injury, shockwave therapy can help. This technique, also called Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), employs low-frequency acoustic shockwaves via a hand-held probe: a non-invasive treatment. In addition, shockwave therapy treats stubborn conditions that have not responded to other treatments, including pain-associated ulcers and certain bone conditions.
If you are entirely out of ideas, such as rest, meds, therapies, and maybe even steroid injections, in your attempts to recover from an injury and surgery is looming on the horizon, pause for a moment and think about Shockwave Therapy. This novel treatment represents a non-surgical option to surgery. The use of low-frequency acoustic sound waves, or ‘Shockwaves,’ gives your body a boost to heal itself, helping you on the way to freedom and recovery before you decide to have surgery. Find out if Shockwave Therapy can be an alternative.
Unlock the Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
Non-Invasive:
Shockwave treatment is a non-surgical procedure, meaning no incisions or anesthesia are involved. This provides a safe and less invasive option to surgery.
Pain Relief:
Shockwave treatment effectively reduces pain across many indications. It offers many benefits against both acute and chronic pain by activating the human self-pain-inhibitory system and reducing inflammation.
Accelerated Healing:
Tissue regeneration and circulation are stimulated by the acoustic shockwaves produced by therapy, speeding recovery. This can result in faster recovery times and even better overall results.
Tissue Regeneration:
Shock wave therapy promotes growth factors and cellular activity, thereby accelerating repair and remodelling. It is beneficial in cases of chronic disease where tissue repair is deficient.
Versatility:
Several musculoskeletal conditions can be treated with shockwave therapy, including plantar fasciitis, tendinopathies (tennis elbow and Achilles tendonitis are two examples), and bursitis, among others. It is versatile and can be used on different parts of the body.
Non-Pharmacological:
For those who wish to avoid or reduce the usage of medications, shockwave offers a medicationless treatment approach. It can be beneficial for people who have not fared well with traditional pharmaceutical courses.
Improved Function and Mobility:
Shockwave treatments can also promote tissue repair and joint recovery by treating the root cause of pain rather than simply addressing symptoms, thereby improving mobility and overall physical performance.
Minimal Side Effects:
Shockwave therapy is also a low-risk treatment as compared to other more invasive forms of treatment or surgery. There has been mild, temporary discomfort, and the treated spot may bruise briefly.
- Chronic Neck Dysfunction
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Heel Pain, Heel Spurs
- Hip Pain
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Shoulder
- Frozen Shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Fractured bones that won’t heal (nonunions)
- Shin Splints
- Stress Fractures
Treatment time frame
Most shockwave treatments last between 5 and 10 minutes.
You may feel a little sore during and after treatment, but you will begin healing soon. Three treatment sessions are required for most patients. Recovery time is non-existent.