As an athlete, you might have to go through a lot of pain as athletes are prone to injuries. These injuries can be treated with medications and injections, but this treatment approach is temporary. There is a treatment which is called Shockwave therapy by Integral Performance Physiotherapy clinic that can treat your chronic pain and is now being considered one of the most effective therapies.
Shockwave Therapy is used for treating chronic pain, in which a high-energy acoustic wave is passed through the affected area. This high-energy shock wave travels through the deeper tissues of the skin and stimulates that part of the body that triggers the healing mechanism naturally.
The Process of Shockwave Therapy.
The process of shockwave therapy is fairly simple. A high-energy shock is passed through your skin on the affected area, which causes microtrauma in the affected tissues. In response to this microtrauma, your body invokes the healing mechanism that increases the region’s blood flow, resulting in the formation of newer tissues and a reduction in the inflammation of the affected tissues.
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy.
Shockwave Therapy has had major success with no major side effects and a high success ratio. One of the best things about Shockwave therapy is that it is the best alternative for athletes who do not want to get into the hassle of doing surgery and spend most of their time in recovery. Apart from resting chronic pain, Shockwave therapy has also been proven to cure a couple of more conditions:
- Inflammation of Fascia.
- Lateral epicondylitis
- Calcific periarthritis
- Chronic joint pain
- Shoulder pain
How is Shockwave Therapy Conducted?
Shockwave Therapy is conducted in those medical centers that are trained for wave therapy and have equipment for it. Depending on the affected area’s size and the pain’s severity, it would generally take up to 20-40 minutes for one session. There could be multiple sessions that you might have to go through to cure your chronic pain permanently.
During the procedure, the doctor will apply a lotion to the affected area, acting as a medium for the shockwave to travel. Then with the help of the shockwave gun, high-energy waves would be passed through your body. There would be very minimal pain that you will feel during the entire procedure.
Shockwave Therapy is a very practical option for those looking for a non-invasive option and who want to avoid surgery. You should get in touch with your doctor to learn more about this procedure and find out if you are medically fit to get this procedure done.
