New Technology Provides Relief for Tendonitis and Plantar Fasciitis
Do you suffer from chronic shoulder, elbow, knee, wrist, hip or foot pain? You’re not alone. Approximately one in five Canadians suffer from a form of chronic pain that interferes with their quality of life. For those whose pain relates to musculoskeletal issues, there is hope through a cutting edge treatment called Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT).
ESWT has successfully treated patients suffering from acute and chronic pain due to heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, jumper’s knee, hip and groin pain, as well as other musculoskeletal conditions. Its high success rate ranges from 75% to 91%, depending on the condition being treated and chronicity. For ESWT patient, Katrina, the results were life changing. After struggling with debilitating shoulder pain for months, she had tried various treatments such as ice, heat, stretching exercises, physiotherapy and more to manage the pain. Nothing seemed to work. The excruciating pain prevented her from being able to carry her son, and disrupted her sleep night after night. She decided to give ESWT a try.
What is Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)?
ESWT uses shock waves to treat chronic, painful conditions of the musculoskeletal system. A shock wave is an intense, but very short energy wave that travels faster than the speed of sound.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy works and it works well
It has been proven to be one of the most effective treatments for most near to bone tendonitis.
ESWT promotes better healing in two ways:
The application of the repeated shock wave to the affected area stimulates new blood flow into the area. This new blood flow promotes tissue healing.
In chronic pain, the brain has forgotten about the pain, and thereby does nothing to heal the area. When shock waves are applied to the affected area, a new inflammatory process is created that kick starts the brain. The brain then responds by sending the necessary nutrients to promote healing.
How many treatments are required?
Cases that are mild to moderate typically require three treatments, once per week, for three weeks. Chronic conditions require up to six treatments, once every week for six weeks. When the treatment is finished, the injured area continues to heal for six to 18 weeks.
“Dr. Heidary suggested Shock Wave Therapy for my shoulder condition,” she said. “Within 18 hours the pain began to subside. I was able to sleep soundly on my left side for the first time in months, and I was able to carry my son comfortably in my arms again.” Katrina .....