104 West Redwood Street, Marshall, MN 56258
2340 26th Street, Slayton, MN 56172
202 E 1st St. Minneota, MN 56264
732 Main Street, Wabasso, MN 56293
Tel: 507-532-2655
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to stimulate the body's natural healing process, especially for injuries involving tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues. It involves delivering high-energy acoustic waves to the affected area, which can help break down calcified deposits, enhance collagen synthesis, and release growth factors, ultimately promoting healing and reducing pain
Conditions that may benefit from Shockwave
Shockwave therapy is used to reduce pain and promote healing from tendinopathy, arthritis, chronic discomforts, and other injuries.
Some examples include:
Achilles tendinopathy
Plantar fasciitis
Patella tendinopathy
Golfer's elbow
Tennis elbow
Jumper's knee
Calcific tendinopathy
Shin splints
Retrocalcaneal bursitis
Osteoarthritis
Shoulder tendinopathy
Stress fracture
Gluteal tendinitis
Heel spurs
Morton's neuroma
Rotator cuff injuries
Shoulder injuries
Back pain
Hamstring strains
Chronic stress/non-union fractures
Elbow pain
Are there any side effects with shockwave?
Complications of shockwave therapy are quite rare; however,y before the beginning of care, you will consult with a provider to ensure that Shockwave is a safe and appropriate therapy for you.
Most patients report some discomfort during shockwave therapy, but most do not find it painful. The amount of discomfort depends in part on the person, their injury, and whether the damaged tissues are close to a bone. (Treatments delivered closer to a bone are generally more uncomfortable.) As soon as the treatment is over, the discomfort typically stops, but can result in some linger soreness up to 24 hours following treatment.