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What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave Therapy is an effective and clinically proven treatment that's used to treat acute and chronic pain in muscles, tendons, and bone.
It works by directing highly compressed acoustic sound waves directly into damaged or irritated body tissues, stimulating and magnifying the body's natural healing response.
This mechanical input into the body causes a number of different responses, but the most important ones include:
Natural Pain Suppression
Enhances Local Blood Flow and Vessel Formation
Collagen Production in Bone, Tendon, and Ligament
Breaks Up Fibrotic Tissue
Stem Cell Migration & Activation
Want to learn more about how it works?
Radial vs. Focused Shockwave
There are two main types: radial and focused shockwave therapy.
Radial shockwave therapy is designed to spread energy over a larger area, which makes it ideal for treating broader muscle pain and less specific areas of discomfort, like tendinitis or general muscle soreness. The waves in radial therapy disperse as they penetrate, which allows them to treat surface-level and superficial injuries effectively.
Focused shockwave therapy, on the other hand, is more precise and powerful, sending concentrated energy deeper into the body to target specific areas of intense or chronic pain. This type is ideal for conditions like deep-seated tendon or ligament issues, non-union fractures, and stubborn musculoskeletal pain points. By reaching deeper tissue layers, focused shockwave therapy stimulates cell repair and regeneration in a more targeted way, offering relief for more intense or chronic pain conditions.
At Sacramento Shockwave Therapy, we offer both focused and shockwave therapy with the Storz Medical Duolith SD1 T-Top and the Storz MASTERPULS Ultra+.
CONDITIONS TREATED
A list of the most common conditions that shockwave therapy has been shown to effectively treat. This list is not comprehensive and continues to grow each year as applications continue to be tested.
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Foot/Calf Pain
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Plantar Fasciitis with and without heel spur
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Achilles Tendinopathy (insertional and non-insertional)
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Calf Strain
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Ankle Sprain
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Knee Pain
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Knee Osteoarthritis
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Patellar Tendinopathy
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Low Hamstring Tendinopathy
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Osteochondritis Dessicans
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Pes Anserine Tendinopathy
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Hip
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High Hamstring Tendinopathy
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Hip Osteoarthritis
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Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
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Hip Labrum pain
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For an even more comprehensive list click HERE
DR. NATE OLIVEIRA, DC
I started Sacramento Shockwave Therapy because I've seen the power of Shockwave help hundreds of patients in my clinical practice. It not only makes an immediate impact on pain levels but it significantly reduces healing timelines and improves clinical outcomes. The Shockwave has been an invaluable asset in creating success for my patients, which is why it's inspired me to bring it to the community at large.
Why ESWT?
There are many reasons why you'd want to choose shockwave therapy near me - here are a few:
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Non-Invasive Outpatient Procedure
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Short Treatments
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Immediate Effects
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Short & Long-Term Results
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Reduces/Eliminates need for pain medications
Did You Know?
ESWT is a multidisciplinary therapy that is used by a number of healthcare providers, including:
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Orthopedists
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Sports Medicine Doctors
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Physical Therapists
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Sports Chiropractors
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Urologists
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Veterinarians