Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment of Pain

Extracorporeal shock wave treatment (ESWT) is a well-established non-invasive treatment for pain caused by musculoskeletal conditions and is widely used in practice.

Multiple studies have found that ESWT can successfully treat plantar fasciitis, lower back pain, chronic tendinopathies shoulder adhesive capsulitis, osteoarthritis, neck pain, etc. Therefore, ESWT should be considered by medical doctors, therapists, and patients when discussing treatment options for musculoskeletal disorders.

What conditions can ESWT treat?

ESWT can be used to treat many tendon and musculoskeletal pathologies. It is recommended for treating conditions include:

 

  • Shoulder pain – caused by calcifying supraspinatus tendinitis, subscapularis tendinitis(deltoid bursitis), frozen shoulder, biceps tendinitis, etc.
  • Pain in the upper limbs – caused by external humeral epicondylitis(tennis elbow), internal humeral epicondylitis(golf elbow), finger tendinitis, trigger points
  • Pain in the torso – caused by erector spinal pain, soft tissue pain, trigger points
  • Pain in the lower limbs – caused by patellar tendonitis, shin splints, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, iliotibial band friction syndrome, anserine bursitis, trigger points
  • Hip pain – caused by the femoral greater trochanter pain syndrome, piriformis syndrome, sciatica, trigger points

 

Is ESWT suitable for every patient?

While ESWT can be used to treat many conditions with minimal side effects, it is inapplicable to patients with following circumstances:

  • Pregnant
  • Recovering from a surgery
  • Having Osteoporosis
  • Under 18
  • Having blood clotting disorder
  • Having a Pacemakerfitted
  • Having tumors at the treatment site
  • Having cutaneous infections
  • Having received cortisone therapy within 6 weeks
  • Mental disorder (unable to express feelings or have difficulty in the communication)

And any treatment on lungs, guts, and spine is also not possible.

 

Why is ESWT a better choice for patients?

Shockwave treatment is a viable option to consider for many patients who present with chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders that haven’t responded to more-conservative treatments.

It offers a more efficient, more cost-effective, and safer pain management alternative to medication and surgery.

Unlike surgery that requires a lot of preparation before operation and care after the operation which could be expensive, time-consuming, and disrupts daily life, shockwave treatment is non-invasive which means little risk of complication, no scaring, no hospital stay, no bed rest, minimal side effects and lower cost.

And compared with taking painkillers that are known to have side effects such as addiction, depression, and a weakened immune system, shockwave treatment is much more beneficial to health. It has very limited side effects. You might experience redness, soreness, bruising, swelling, and numbness after the procedure, but the symptoms are mild and simply a sign that the injured tissue is responding.  

Most importantly, shockwave therapy can promote the repair of damaged tissues which can not be achieved by taking pills. And it also helps improve circulation and metabolism, reduces muscle tension, and improves muscle and joint flexibility.

Takeaways

Shockwave treatment is an ideal option for you to manage pain or treat tendinopathy because it is:

  • Non-invasive, no scarring, no downtime
  • Lower cost and time-saving
  • Greater therapeutic effects
  • Limited side effects, safer
  • Simpler procedure
  • Good to health

 

Why should you add ESWT to the service menu of your clinics?

  • Increasing needs for pain management

It is estimated approximately 60 million people have chronic pain and 1 in 10 people develops chronic pain every year worldwide. With the aging population and increased awareness of pain management, there will be more demands for effective, easily accessible, and affordable pain treatment.

“Shockwave therapy as a treatment more powerful and effective than conservative treatments and a treatment safer, simpler, and lower-cost than surgery is no doubt a better choice.

 

  • Simple-to-perform, more efficient

Shockwave therapy is simple to perform and one treatment session usually takes less than 10 minutes which means you can serve more patients.

Shockwave therapy increases the capacity and efficiency of your clinics significantly.

 

  • Improved patient care and experience

Shockwave therapy reduces pain effectively while causing very limited side effects. And this treatment can also help repair the damaged tissues. The therapeutic effect is fast and visible.

Besides, the treatment is fast and takes a relatively small amount of time which means reduced waiting time, and patients can schedule their treatment more conveniently and don’t disrupt daily activities.

Patients will be pleased by the fast, visible, and great therapeutic effect and the quick treatment that doesnt disrupt daily activities at all.

 

  • Easy-to-use, affordable, and space-saving medical devices

Longest’s shockwave therapy devices are easy to use, saving your time and effort spent on learning and training. And the portability and mobility of devices can greatly avoid overcrowding. You don’t need to have a large space to perform the treatment.

Our shockwave therapy devices are structurally strong, tough, and durable with lasting aesthetics, and require less maintenance.

Shockwave therapy devices are simple to use, space-saving and more cost-effective.

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