15 Feb Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Pain: How It Can Help

Chronic pain is a common condition that can greatly impact a person’s quality of life. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, including arthritis, fibromyalgia, and nerve damage. While there are many different treatment options available, one that has gained popularity in recent years is shockwave therapy. In this blog post, we’ll explain what shockwave therapy is and how it can help with chronic pain.

Shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate the body’s healing response. The sound waves are delivered to the affected area through a handheld device, and they penetrate deep into the tissue to stimulate blood flow and promote healing.

Shockwave therapy is thought to work by activating cells in the body called fibroblasts, which are responsible for producing collagen and other substances that make up the extracellular matrix (ECM) in the tissue. By activating these cells, shockwave therapy can help to repair damaged tissue and improve blood flow to the area, which can help to reduce pain and improve function.

Shockwave therapy has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of conditions that cause chronic pain, including plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and chronic tendinopathies. It has also been used to treat chronic pain caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.

The treatment is non-invasive and relatively painless and patients typically report feeling mild discomfort during the procedure. Recovery time is short and patients can return to normal activities immediately after the treatment.

At LT Men’s Clinic, we offer shockwave therapy as one of our treatments for chronic pain management. Our team of experienced providers can help you determine if shockwave therapy is the right option for you and answer any questions you may have.

In summary, Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate the body’s healing response. It is used to treat a variety of conditions that cause chronic pain, including plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and chronic tendinopathies. It is relatively painless and recovery time is short. At LT Men’s Clinic, we offer shockwave therapy as one of our treatments for chronic pain management and our team of experienced providers can help you determine if it is the right option for you.