Effective Shockwave Therapy in Santa Monica, CA
Shockwave treatment for musculoskeletal injuries
Dealing with an injury can be very frustrating, particularly when it involves the musculoskeletal system. These injuries often require six weeks or even months to fully recover and can impact tendons, muscles, ligaments, and bones. Shockwave therapy for musculoskeletal injuries offers a non-invasive and effective way to accelerate healing. By delivering acoustic waves to the injured site, it increases blood flow, promotes recovery, and helps relieve pain.
How does Shockwave therapy function?
Shockwave therapy, also called Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), delivers high-frequency pressure waves to the injured site. This causes microtrauma in the tissue, triggering an inflammatory response that boosts blood flow to the area. The body then repairs the tissue, accelerating healing and easing pain. The pressure level can be customized to fit your specific needs. As noted, musculoskeletal injuries are often painful and can take weeks or months to heal because of limited blood flow to the damaged area. Shockwave therapy may help injuries heal more quickly.
Injuries that can be treated
Shockwave therapy is effective in treating numerous musculoskeletal injuries, such as:
- Tendonitis
- Persistent pain resulting from injuries
- Plantar fasciitis
- Stress fractures
- Muscle strains (including areas like the calves and quadriceps)
- Tennis elbow
- Bursitis (including hip bursitis)
- Overuse injuries
- And more
Benefits of treatment
Advantages of shockwave therapy treatment include:
- Quicker recovery from injury
- Minimal downtime
- Pain relief
- Improved function
- Non-surgical and non-invasive
- Affordable treatment option
You may qualify for treatment if you have a musculoskeletal injury such as Achilles tendonitis, tennis elbow, hip bursitis, or other conditions. To find out if you’re eligible, contact our office today to book a consultation.
What you can expect from shockwave therapy treatment
During your shockwave therapy consultation, your provider will perform a medical evaluation, discuss your specific symptoms, and examine the injured area. If you’re determined to be a candidate, your provider will develop a personalized treatment plan and outline the number of sessions needed.
Shockwave therapy involves the use of a specialized device placed on the injured area that emits shockwaves to initiate an inflammatory response, promoting increased blood flow to aid healing. Each session typically lasts around 20 minutes. As an outpatient procedure, shockwave therapy requires no downtime—patients can drive themselves afterward and return to normal activities. Many patients undergo several sessions over a few weeks to gain the full benefit of treatment.
Does shockwave therapy cause discomfort?
The majority of clients experience little to no discomfort during the procedure. The shockwave intensity can be tailored to match the comfort level best tolerated. Additionally, a numbing cream may be used to help reduce any possible discomfort.
How long will the benefits last?
The duration of shockwave therapy benefits can vary depending on the individual. In many instances, clients notice that injuries heal at a faster rate.
Shockwave therapy for musculoskeletal injuries tends to be most effective when paired with physical therapy, adequate rest, and/or targeted lifestyle changes.
What possible side effects can occur?
Typical side effects are mild and short-lived, such as redness at the treatment site, along with possible bruising or swelling. Rarely, more serious effects like blistering or intensified pain may occur.
What is the cost of treatment?
For pricing information, please call or text your Men’s Health Clinic Success Coordinator to customize a plan that fits your budget.
