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What is shockwave therapy?
Researchers suggest physical flaws result from repetitive strain, leading to microscopic tears which initiate a reparative process in acute injuries. If repetitive strain continues, the normal healing event is hindered and results in chronic tendinosis
Shockwave therapy helps healing the tendinosis in the body
What is the treatment options with shockwave therapy?
In the past 10 to 15 years, shockwave therapy had emerged as the leading choice in the treatment of many orthopedic disorders including proximal plantar fasciitis of the heel , lateral epicondylitis of the elbow , calcific tendinitis of the shoulder and. non-union of long bone fracture . More recently, the use of shockwave had expanded to the treatment of patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee) and Achilles tendinopathy , and avascular necrosis of the femoral head
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Shockwave Therapy & Chiropractic FAQ
Your common questions ... answered!
Q.What is shockwave therapy and how does it work?
A.Shockwave therapy uses targeted acoustic waves to stimulate healing in injured tissues. It promotes blood flow, reduces pain, and helps repair chronic conditions such as tendon injuries and plantar fasciitis.
Q. What conditions can shockwave therapy treat?
A. Shockwave therapy is commonly used for plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, shoulder pain, Achilles tendinitis, and chronic soft tissue injuries that haven’t responded to other treatments. The Chiropractors will assess you to see if see if you are a candidate for care.
Q. Is shockwave therapy painful and how many sessions are needed?
A.Some patients may feel mild discomfort during treatment, but it is generally well tolerated. Most people require a short course of treatments, typically 3–6 sessions, depending on the condition.
Chiropractic OR Osteopathy OR Physiotherapy
Your common questions ... answered!
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Chiropractor vs. Physio/Osteo?
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Chiro: Focuses on the relationship between the spine and nervous system. Chiropractors are trained to detect spinal distortions and trained to give muscle therapy and rehab advice.
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Physio: Often focuses on exercise-based rehab for muscles and joints.
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Osteo: Uses a holistic manual approach for the whole body.
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At Health Wise, we bridge these gaps by combining spinal adjustments with deep muscle therapy.We also have our exclusive online rehab program for our patients.
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Massage vs. Myotherapy?
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Massage focuses on muscle relief; Myotherapy is often more clinical.
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Health Wise Chiropractic uses "Therapeutic Massage" which bridges both.
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Dry Needling vs. Massage?
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Massage uses manual pressure; dry needling uses fine needles to reach deeper trigger points that fingers sometimes can't.
If you have had poor long term or short term relief from massage therapy. It can be beneficial to add dry needling to your massage