Shockwave therapy uses high-energy soundwaves to stimulate and accelerate natural healing processes in the body. Dr. Zeh will use a small device to deliver sound waves to the targeted treatment area. These sound waves create micro injuries in your soft tissues and trigger an inflammatory response in your body. Your body will release healing chemicals, hormones, and nutrients that improve blood flow, regenerate nerves and soft tissues, relieve inflammation, and reduce pain.

What Conditions Are Treated With Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy is most effective at treating musculoskeletal conditions, including soft tissue injuries, repetitive stress or overuse injuries, and bone or joint injury or damage. Dr. Zeh may use it to treat:

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Tendinopathy
  • Tennis elbow
  • Golfer’s elbow
  • Jumper’s knee
  • Rotator cuff tendinitis
  • Achilles tendinitis
  • Shin splints
  • Stress fractures
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Morton’s neuroma
  • Bursitis
  • Calcific tendinitis

What to Expect During and After Treatment

During shockwave therapy, Dr. Zeh will use a small handheld device to emit shock waves to targeted treatment areas. You may feel pressure, mild discomfort, or tingling during treatment, but those feelings will go away when the device is removed. After treatment, you may feel sore and have mild swelling or redness. Most treatment sessions last 15-20 minutes, and you may need four to six treatments to feel relief.

Benefits of Shockwave for Plantar Fasciitis and Tendinitis

Shockwave therapy is non-invasive, drug-free, and safe. It is a painless treatment that can be administered quickly without the need for recovery time. Shockwave therapy can relieve pain associated with plantar fasciitis and tendinitis, and promote healing and regeneration of tissues. It increases blood flow and reduces inflammation for improved mobility and range of motion. Shock waves can also break apart scar tissue and calcification that could be causing pain, stiffness, inflammation, and loss of range of motion.

Make an Appointment for Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is one of the safest treatment methods available for chronic pain and discomfort associated with musculoskeletal injuries like plantar fasciitis, bursitis, tendinitis, arthritis, and stress fractures. Dr. Zeh can evaluate your symptoms and determine if you are a good candidate. Call us at 910-246-0606 to schedule a consult!

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