Shockwave Therapy

How does Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) work and reduce pain?
Shock waves are high-energy acoustic waves. These waves are delivered directly onto the skin that covers the affected area. This kind of pain relief therapy uses low-energy sound, or acoustic, waves, rather than electrical waves. The waves easily penetrate the skin and radiate as a shockwave throughout the affected muscle, joint or tendon. Shockwave therapy is therefore a targeted type of therapy, only treating the areas that are injured or damaged.

During the Shock Wave Therapy treatment in Pompano Beach and South Florida, this wave is focused through a lens and transmitted into the body, up to a depth of 4.7″. The shock waves interrupt pain pathways of inflamed nerves while stimulating cells and the body’s intrinsic healing mechanism. This leads to the restoration of the healthy functioning of cells and brings new blood flow to the area to encourage natural healing, a valuable aspect of shock wave therapy in Pompano Beach and South Florida.

When you go for shockwave treatment, your therapist will use a handheld device connected to a machine that turns compressed air into sound waves. They’ll apply some light pressure and move the device over the area that requires treatment. Ultrasound gel is applied to the skin beforehand to help transmit the shockwaves through the skin.