Shock wave therapy (SWT) is a non-surgical method of treatment using acoustic waves.
The method is based on the use of the so-called shock (acoustic) wave - a low-frequency sound wave that penetrates the body's tissues and affects the points of localization of pain.
The procedure is felt as a dull tapping in the places of localization of inflammation.
With severe inflammation, small pulsating pain sensations may occur.
SWT is used to treat a wide range of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.
The main indications for SWT:
- Diseases of muscles and connective tissues (tendinitis, bursitis, myositis, myofascial syndrome, etc.).
- Inflammatory and degenerative diseases of large and small joints. Foot diseases (heel spurs, bursitis, flat feet) Spinal diseases (protrusion, hernia, osteochondrosis, radiculitis, back pain, etc.).
- After injuries, surgeries, fractures, ligament or tendon rupture, etc.
Shock wave therapy results:
- Improved blood circulation and lymph flow in the affected area.
- This helps speed up tissue healing and reduce swelling.
- Reduced pain and inflammation.
- Stimulation of new tissue growth, such as bone callus in fractures.
- Improved joint mobility.
- Destruction of calcifications (accumulation of calcium salts), etc.
