Benefits of Shockwave Therapy in Crown Point, IN

Shockwave therapy is viewed as a very effective method to stimulate the body’s healing processes, with some studies claiming improvement in 91% of individuals who receive it. Shockwave therapy, also referred to as SWT, may be used to effectively treat conditions such as cellulite, stress fractures, erectile dysfunction, and pain. This is accomplished by using acoustic waves to promote blood flow, and other things, which aids along with the body’s natural healing capacity. Its efficacy may be influenced by several factors such as the strength of the actual shockwaves used and how often you receive treatments. Its efficacy is also mirrored in its many advantages when compared to alternative solutions. Some of these advantages of shockwave therapy are that it is non-invasive, it is drug/medication free, and the fact that there exist close to zero risks and side effects. These advantages not only mean SWT is effective, but that it is safely so.

While some may experience relief from pain immediately, most will experience pain relief only 6-8 weeks after getting shockwave therapy. Results may even take up to 11 weeks to reveal themselves in some cases. The resulting relief can continue to improve over the next following weeks, usually reaching final or best results by weeks 8-12 after receiving the treatment. Improvement regarding the targeted condition may go on for months and even years following the final shockwave therapy treatment. Shockwave therapy treatments often go hand in hand with other forms of recovery like physical therapy and/or platelet-rich plasma injections, which may also play a role in the time it takes to see results. Other factors that could affect the timeliness of the results could be the severity of the condition, the condition that is being treated, and the strength (type) of shockwave therapy that is utilized.

According to certain studies, shockwave therapy has an average success rate that ranges from 80-91%. The success of the procedure is typically measured by whether or not the patient sees improvement in their condition. The success rate may also vary depending on what is being treated. For example, a success rate of up to 88% has been reported for shockwave therapy when used to treat a condition called plantar fasciitis, which is an inflammatory response involving the tendons in the arch of the foot, while a success rate of around 80% has been reported when shockwave therapy is used to treat erectile dysfunction. Success is most often reported after 4-6 treatments of shockwave therapy, so results may not be immediate. Many times, succession will be a result of many different factors at play. Other conditions with a significant success rate include calcific tendonitis of the shoulders, tennis elbow, Achilles tendinopathy, myofascial trigger point, patellar tendonitis, hamstring injuries, and many more. If you have any of these conditions, you may want to look into shockwave therapy as a treatment option due to its significant chances of helping your condition.

Shockwave therapy is usually administered with multiple treatments, each spanned at least one week apart from each other for optimal efficacy. This may not always be the case however, as some conditions may require frequent visits with treatments only a few days apart in at the start, and as the condition betters over time, the treatments may become less frequent and more spaced apart with treatments up to several weeks apart. This strategy may be used with chronic pain for example, and as the pain begins to go away, the treatments may go away too. The condition that is being treated also plays a large role in not only the frequency of treatments but also the number of total treatments required. Most conditions will require anywhere from 2 to 6 treatments total, depending on severity and how quickly the healing process progresses. You should consult your provider about what shockwave therapy may look like, in not only the short-term but also long-term so you may develop reasonable expectations of how frequent the treatments will be and how many treatments you will have for your specific needs.

Revitalize your health with shockwave therapy at Mullally Medspa in Crown Point, IN. Say goodbye to pain and hello to rejuvenation with our proven treatments. Book your session now for lasting wellness benefits. We serve clients from Crown Point IN, Winfield IN, Schererville IN, St. John IN, Cedar Lake IN, Munster IN, Lowell IN, DeMotte, IN as well as other Northwest Indiana locations.