In physiotherapy and wellness, innovation has enhanced traditional healing solutions. A game-changing development that’s been picking up steam is shockwave therapy—a powerful treatment that’s changing the way we facilitate recovery and relieve pain.
At Keele Physiotherapy & Wellness, we are dedicated to keeping up with the latest and most excellent treatments to provide our clients with the best care possible. Now, let’s dive into shockwave therapy and how it works to speed up the natural healing process of your body.
Understanding Shockwave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) uses acoustic waves to encourage the body’s natural healing processes. These sound pulses are emitted at higher frequencies and focused to target specific areas of the body, promoting biological processes that facilitate tissue repair and regeneration.
Shockwave therapy was initially designed to be used as a non-invasive treatment method to destroy kidney stones; due to its incredible healing properties in orthopedics and sports medicine, it has since gained enormous traction. Today, it is used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including:
- Tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tennis elbow
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Stress fractures
- And more
How Shockwave Therapy Works
Multiple mechanisms explain the workings of shockwave therapy, and they all involve the generation of controlled microtrauma on the cellular level. When the acoustic waves penetrate the skin and the affected tissues, they create small disturbances that trigger growth factors and blood flow circulation in the region.
This process activates the body’s natural healing mechanism, promoting new blood vessels (angiogenesis), drawing in stem cells, and increasing collagen production—the key protein for connective tissue repair. The result is faster tissue repair, less pain, and improved mobility.
The Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
One of the main benefits of shockwave therapy is that it is non-invasive. Unlike surgery or prolonged medication use, this treatment does not pose any risk of side effects or complications.
Shockwave therapy is also recognized for providing quick and long-term results. By the third to fifth session, most patients feel substantial pain relief and have improved function over time. This makes it an attractive choice for people looking to recover quicker and return to their normal activities.
Experience the Keele Physiotherapy & Wellness Difference
Our decades of experience mean that our team can provide you with specialized and individual care. As a team of health professionals trained in shockwave therapy, we provide targeted interventions and treatments that reach your condition’s root cause to enable a long-term solution.
Whether you suffer from chronic pain, sports injuries, or musculoskeletal conditions, our multidisciplinary bone and joint rehabilitation services can help you restore mobility and alleviate discomfort, leading to an enhanced quality of life.
Stop letting pain limit you — learn more about shockwave therapy at Keele Physiotherapy & Wellness. Call us now to schedule your consultation and get started on your way to feeling your best!