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Shockwave Therapy
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
When an injury occurs within your body, your body
immediately implements its own healing mechanisms to
help naturally repair and restore the tissue, bone,
cells and other compromised areas affected by the
injury.
When you experience chronic pain, your body is no longer
recognizing that there is an injury to that area. As a
result, it shuts down the healing process and no further
relief is provided, leaving you in a constant state of
pain.
The shockwave therapy provided by Dr. Conboy penetrates
deep into your soft tissue, causing a microtrauma or new
inflammatory condition to the treated area. This “new
injury” triggers your body’s natural healing response
once again. The energy emitted into the area also causes
the cells in the soft tissue to release certain
bio-chemicals that intensify the body’s natural healing
process. These bio-chemicals allow for the building of
an array of new microscopic blood vessels in the soft
tissue.
The strong energy pulses that are applied to the
affected area for short periods of time stimulates cells
in the body that are responsible for bone and connective
tissue healing. In many instances, shockwave therapy
treatments have proven to be effective in cases where
the human body has not been able to heal itself on its
own.
What is Shockwave Therapy Used To Treat?
Shockwave therapy has been shown to be effective on a
wide range of chronic conditions. Here are some examples
of conditions where shockwave therapy has been shown to
effectively treat symptoms and improve function:
The Treatment
Dr. Conboy will apply ultrasound gel to the injured area
and then place the shockwave applicator to the area
administering the ballistic waves (compressed air
impulses) over the affected area in a very slow,
circular motion.
Most patients do experience a minor level of discomfort
during the procedure; however, all measures will be
taken to adjust the treatment to help manage any
discomfort. Patients may also feel soreness in the area
for a day or two afterward, similar to a strenuous
workout.
Shockwave Research
Shockwave therapy is a proven effective treatment
supported by medical literature. There have been
extensive studies done on Radial Shockwave Therapy over
the past 20 years, including double-blind, randomized,
controlled studies indicating up to 91% improvement with
84% success rate for numerous conditions.
Source: Shockwave Centers of America
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