Process of Shockwave Therapy Treatment in Whitefish

Shockwave therapy, or extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), is an innovative, non-invasive treatment for various types of pain by stimulating the body’s natural healing process.

Shockwave therapy uses specialist devices that deliver acoustic energy to the targeted injured body part through the skin. These shockwaves are mechanical, audible, low-energy waves that increase blood flow to the patient’s injured area.

Shockwave therapy uses two main processes. In the first process, the shockwaves desensitize nerve endings to reduce pain immediately. In the second process, the shockwaves create controlled micro-trauma or microscopic damage to the tissues to facilitate the body’s response and increase blood circulation and metabolism in the affected area.

Shockwave treatment typically takes 5-10 minutes, depending on the condition. It also takes 3-4 therapy sessions, 5-10 days apart. Patients should refrain from physical activity associated with the treatment for at least 48 hours after every treatment session.

Conditions Treated with Shockwave Therapy 

Shockwave therapy is used to treat various musculoskeletal conditions in Whitefish Chiropractic. Examples of the specific conditions that we treat using this therapeutic approach include the following:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Tennis elbow
• Knee pain or patella tendinopathy
• Hamstring injuries
• Hip pain such as lateral hip pain and rectus femoris
• Shoulder pain like rotator cuff injuries

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and other related organizations support using shockwave therapy for pain treatment. Plenty of double-blind, controlled, and randomized research supports it. They indicate up to 91% improvement in pain management and an 84% success rate for various conditions.

When it comes to improvement for specific conditions, these researches indicate:

• 84% improvement in plantar fasciitis
• 91% on shoulder calcific tendonitis
• 77% for tennis elbow
• 76% for Achilles tendinopathy
• 95% for myofascial trigger point
• 85% for hamstring injuries
• 76% for patellar tendonitis.

Expert Shockwave Therapy in Whitefish, MT

If you’re suffering from chronic pain, shockwave offers a reliable, non-invasive, and cost-effective treatment. Regardless of the pain you’re experiencing, this treatment procedure offers a unique approach to your treatment.

At Whitefish Chiropractic, we offer quality chiropractic care to patients in Whitefish, and their surroundings, including shockwave therapy. With over two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Ryan Wigness , Dr. Mike Sybrant, and Dr.Connor Tobisch are ready to lead you into a more active and healthier life with their services. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.