Shockwave Therapy

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a state of the art breakthrough treatment that addresses musculoskeletal injuries in a way never seen before. Dr. Sanderson and the Amplified Chiropractic and Wellness team are thrilled to bring this cutting edge treatment to use along the Gulf coast of Florida.

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive medical treatment that utilizes acoustic shockwaves to stimulate tissue healing and regeneration. It has gained popularity as a conservative treatment option for various musculoskeletal conditions, particularly those involving tendons, ligaments, and muscles.

How Does Shock Wave Work?

There are currently 2 types of shockwave treatments on the market today, Radial Pressure Shockwaves and Focused Shockwaves. When comparing radial and focused shock wave therapy, the main considerations are penetration depth and localization of the treatment. As you might imagine, the greater the depth penetration of the waves, the easier it is to treat deep issues in the tendons, muscles or bones. Focused Shockwave is able to stimulate a deeper healing factor, and thus better treatment response, without damaging the skin.

The treatment works via 4 main biological process:

— 1) Neovascularization – or the regrowth of new blood vessels
— 2)Collagen production – collagen is a crucial component in tendons, ligaments, and muscles
— 3)Cellular Metabolism – increase in cell energy
— 4) Pain Modulation – decreased pain which can allow for an increase in exercise capacity

Focused Healing

At Amplified Chiropractic and Wellness, we use the STORZ Duolith SD1 T-Top, a top-of-the-line, FDA-approved Focused Shockwave Therapy device. This cutting-edge technology represents the most advanced shockwave treatment available in the United States today.

STORZ, a Swiss company with nearly 30 years of experience in shockwave device manufacturing, has transformed focused shock wave therapy. Unlike traditional radial pressure waves, the Duolith SD1 T-Top generates energy pulses electromagnetically, creating a much smaller and more precise focal point. This innovative approach allows for targeted treatment of specific body areas.

SHOCKWAVE BENEFITS:
–> 1) Deep tissue penetration while maintaining controlled focal power
–> 2) Precise targeting that minimizes damage to surrounding soft tissues
–> 3) Reduced pain during treatment

Shockwave therapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions, including:
— Chronic pain and Arthritis
— Racquet Sports Injuries (Tennis, Pickleball, Squash) – Elbow pain, Shoulder pain, Wrist pain, Knee pain, Ankle pain
— Golfing Injuries – Knee pain, Elbow pain, Shoulder pain, Wrist pain, Hip pain
— Weekend Warriors – Lifting injuries, Heel pain, Shoulder pain, Back pain,
— Acute injuries – Rotator cuff injuries, Whiplash, Falling injuries,
— Lower back and neck pain
— Bone healing and non-unions
— Pain intensity management