Have you been struggling with a nagging injury that won’t heal? Maybe you’ve tried everything your doctor recommended, but you’re still sidelined from your favorite sport or even everyday activities. If conventional treatments haven’t worked for you, it is not your fault. And now there’s a breakthrough therapy that’s helping professional athletes—and everyday patients—finally find relief.
What is Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)?
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a game-changing non-invasive treatment that’s now available at Amplified Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Venice, FL. This innovative therapy uses high-energy acoustic waves (not electric shocks!) to jumpstart your body’s natural healing process.
Dr. Jordan Sanderson, a chiropractic physician with over a decade of experience, discusses the appeal of shockwave: We are always searching for new ways to treat patients who haven’t responded to conventional therapies. Shockwave therapy is now an option for patients due to its efficacy and because it’s non-invasive—no injections or needles required.
How Does Shockwave Therapy Actually Work?
Think of shockwave therapy as giving your injured tissues a powerful wake-up call. The treatment delivers acoustic energy waves in nanosecond or microsecond pulses to stimulate healing in damaged soft tissue, ligaments, and tendons.
The therapy works through three key mechanisms:
Boosting Blood Flow: The energy increases cell permeability and creates a targeted inflammatory response, dramatically improving blood circulation—similar to a deep tissue massage but much more intensive.
Natural Pain Relief: The treatment affects nerve bundles, providing pain modulation through your peripheral nervous system.
Accelerated Healing: It stimulates the hormones and cells responsible for tissue repair, essentially upgrading your body’s healing process. It recruits stem cells to the targeted area and initiates a process to activate these cells for recovery.
What Injuries Can Be Treated?
Shockwave therapy is remarkably versatile, treating injuries throughout the body:
Feet & Ankles: Plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, chronic ankle pain, Achilles tendonitis
Knees & Legs: IT band issues, jumper’s knee, hamstring and quad injuries, patella tendinopathy
Arms & Hands: Tennis elbow, little leaguer’s elbow, various hand strains
Hips & Shoulders: Rotator cuff issues, hip flexor problems, bursitis, muscle strains
What Does Treatment Feel Like?
Many patients worry about pain, but Dr. Sanderson discusses this commonly with patients: “It is common to experience mild discomfort during the session, but we aim to avoid pain during treatment. The treatment is so specific and targeted that when we are over the site of pain generation, it creates feedback to inform us that we are stimulating the correct area.”
During treatment, you’ll experience fast pulses and some warmth. There may be slight discomfort when treating areas close to bone, and some patients experience minor swelling, redness, or bruising as blood flow increases. The good news? Providers can adjust the machine’s intensity to keep you comfortable throughout the 15-minute session.
Why Don’t Injuries Always Heal on Their Own?
When you’re injured, your body can take one of two paths: healthy repair or a degenerative route where healing stalls and chronic inflammation sets in. If you’re stuck in that second pathway, experiencing persistent pain, shockwave therapy essentially “wakes up” your body and redirects it toward proper healing.
Real Results, Fast
The effectiveness of shockwave therapy is impressive. At Amplified Chiropractic and Wellness, we have seen numerous patients report a significant improvement following their first treatment. While we schedule six to eight weeks of treatment, we anticipate many patients will reach their goals within four to six weeks.
Professional Athletes Are Already On Board
This isn’t experimental technology—professional sports teams are so convinced of its effectiveness that some team physicians carry portable shockwave devices on team flights. Teams all over the world, from Olympic athletes to professional teams in the MLB, NFL, MLS, NHL, and NBA, are recognizing the efficacy of shockwave therapy for soft tissue injuries. Just a couple of weeks ago, as the Oklahoma City Thunder were taking home the NBA Championship for the first time, their medical and rehabilitation team touted having shockwave therapy as a contributing factor for their reduction in injuries and faster recovery time.
Investment in Your Health
While shockwave therapy typically isn’t covered by insurance, a 1-month treatment package (up to four 15-minute sessions) costs $700. Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account funds can be used to cover the cost. We also offer CareCredit as an option to help make this cutting-edge treatment available for all.
Beyond Sports Medicine
The applications extend beyond athletic injuries. Dr. Jordan Sanderson has seen success treating patients with various conditions like neuropathy, lumbar facet syndrome, sacroiliitis, or chronic pain. These aren’t your average individuals—they’re patients with chronic neuromuscular conditions who could potentially benefit from this therapy.
Getting Started
Dreaming about moving pain-free? Ready to take your next step in shockwave therapy? Start by visiting our website, and check out the Shockwave page for more information. Or if you are ready, you can give us a call at 941-201-0206 for your evaluation.
The best part? It’s incredibly convenient. You can drive yourself to and from appointments since no medication, anesthesia, or sedation is involved. A technician will expose the injured area, apply the handheld device for 15 minutes, and you’re done.
Who Should Consider This Treatment?
Ideal Candidates:
- Patients with lingering injuries (4+ weeks old)
- Those who haven’t responded to conventional treatments
- Anyone dealing with chronic musculoskeletal pain
Not Suitable For:
- Patients with blood-clotting disorders
- Those taking blood thinners
- Pregnant women
- Cancer patients under treatment in the area of treatment
- Children with open growth plates
- Cases involving acute infection
The Bottom Line
Shockwave therapy represents a significant advancement in non-invasive pain treatment. With its impressive safety profile, quick results, and growing adoption by professional sports teams, it’s becoming an increasingly valuable tool for patients who’ve exhausted other options.
If you’re tired of being sidelined by persistent pain, it might be time to explore this innovative treatment option. Your road back to an active, pain-free life could be just a few sessions away.
Ready to learn more about shockwave therapy?
Give us a call at 941-201-0206
Book an appointment at AmplifiedChiro.com
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