Typically, 5-15 minutes.

It is treatment involving technology that applies short, frequent, and high intensity bursts of mechanical energy (in the form of a shock wave) into soft-tissue that is injured, scarred, or contains adhesions, is painful, or inflamed.

It is an alternative to surgery to treat musculoskeletal and soft tissue conditions.

Anyone in our practice that is properly trained by SWTRT.

Typically, 3-4 spread out a week apart.

Often times immediately, yet the best outcomes occur roughly 12 weeks after the last treatment.

At this time, insurance does not pay for this treatment.

Most people are good candidates for shock wave treatment however patients who are pregnant, have a pacemaker or current cancer are not suitable for treatment. Your doctor will provide you with information about conditions you may have that would affect your ability to undergo treatment.

ESWT has a proven success rate that can be as effective or more effective than other methods such as surgery or pharmaceuticals without the risks, complications, or long recovery times. ESWT treatments are non-invasive and promote accelerated recovery. It is non-surgical, performed in our office, does not require anesthesia, has no side effects, and is effective.

A gel is applied to the surface area to be treated. The applicator is gently applied to the skin. You will hear a sound as your practitioner moves around the treatment area. During therapy, you communicate with the clinician to identify treatment areas and monitor progress.