Are you suffering from chronic pain that has developed gradually or is still lingering from a past injury? If so, shockwave therapy may be the treatment for you.
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), simply known as shockwave therapy, is an innovative method to treat many common musculoskeletal problems.
The types of conditions that shockwave therapy can treat are
- Achilles tendinopathy
- plantar fasciitis
- difficult to heal ligament tears (a common sports injury)
- shin splints.
Shockwave therapy is considered safe, non-invasive, cost-effective, and without the risks associated with surgery.
Conservative treatment too often fails when treating the above musculoskeletal conditions, which is why shockwave therapy is quickly becoming a mainstay treatment modality.
Shockwave may sound scary, however, in most cases, it is completely pain-free.
How does it work? The site of chronic pain is targeted by the shockwave, which sends high-energy radial pressure waves to the area. Tendons and ligaments are avascular, which means they do not have adequate blood flow for healing.
The pressure waves promote our body’s natural healing process, by stimulating growth factors and increasing blood flow. Therefore, we are seeing a faster and more efficient healing response.
There is no need to suffer from your chronic pain anymore. The podiatrists at Sydney’s Bio Allied Health are skilled and experienced in shockwave therapy, so they can determine if this treatment is right for you.
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