What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave Therapy, also known as ESWT or Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, is a non-surgical way of treating a wide array of soft tissue conditions. It is a non-invasive treatment that utilizes an array of low-energy acoustic wave pulsations that are administered through the skin of the injured area, enhancing the body’s natural healing process to improve regenerative potential. This FDA-approved technology is quickly becoming a popular and successful treatment for healing connective tissue injuries.

The Technology Behind The Treatment

Shockwave Technology is a non-invasive therapy that, through a mechanical handpiece, generates a mechanical pressure wave which is transferred to the body via an applicator head to reduce adhesions (scarring) in muscle, ligaments, and tendons. These pressure waves enhance the body’s ability to heal through hyperstimulation by increasing cell permeability, increasing cell membrane and tissue circulation, and activating the body’s healing process. The process is two-fold as it stimulates fibroblasts, responsible for healing connective tissue, and osteoblasts, which are the bone cells responsible for new bone growth and healing.

This procedure is performed in the office with the benefit of patients often being able to return to work and exercise immediately.

Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

At the Family Practice of Chiropractic, in Quincy, MA,  Shockwave Therapy is one of the amazing treatments that we use to alleviate pain and stimulate healing in our patients. Many people find that they experience immediate results after a short laser therapy session.  Here are just a few more great benefits:

• Relieves Pain and Stiffness
• Proven Results
• Restored Mobility and Quality of Life
• Often Eliminates Surgical Interventions
• Active Rehabilitation Achieved Faster

Proven Effective For Many Conditions Including:

• Hip: Bursitis
• Lower Leg: Shin Splints
• Upper Leg: Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
• Neck & Back Pain: Chronic Muscular Pain

Ready To Help In Quincy!

We at the Family Practice of Chiropractic look forward to answering any questions you may have about Shockwave Therapy or any of our other fantastic pain relief and healing treatments. If you or someone you know is suffering in pain, please call (617) 472-4220 to schedule a one-on-one consultation.