Without an effective treatment, pain can slowly take over every part of your life. Still, many people try to avoid invasive solutions, like surgeries. This is where shockwave therapy can be extremely helpful. Experienced Unley physiotherapists use shockwave therapy to treat different conditions.
Unlike other treatments, shockwave therapy is non-invasive, effective, and quick. Your Unley shockwave therapy session typically lasts 10-15 minutes. Most of our Unley patients can return to their daily activities with little to no downtime after the session. Despite the name, shockwave therapy does not involve electric shocks. Instead, it sends acoustic sound waves to damaged tissues. This stimulates the body’s natural healing process.
Unley clinics use shockwave therapy to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Here are some of them:
Heel Pain
Chronic or sudden heel pain can make walking extremely uncomfortable. Fortunately, Unley physiotherapists can treat this issue through shockwave therapy. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common conditions our Unley physiotherapists treat with shockwave therapy.
The pulses of shockwave therapy increase blood flow to the damaged area. This promotes the regeneration of damaged tissues. Your Unley shockwave therapy sessions will also help reduce heel stiffness and inflammation.
Chronic Tendinopathies
This condition affects runners or people who spend long hours standing on their feet. This repetitive stress can lead to small tears in the tendon. As a result, you will experience swelling and persistent foot pain. Your Unley physiotherapist is likely to recommend shockwave therapy for your condition.
Shockwave therapy has proven to be highly useful in treating chronic tendinopathies. Using shockwave therapy, your Unley physiotherapist will stimulate the formation of new collagen. This allows the tendon to heal quickly and more effectively.
Frozen Shoulder
Also known as adhesive capsulitis, this condition causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. So, you are likely to experience severe pain and limitations in shoulder movements. Through shockwave therapy, Unley physiotherapists can help reduce shoulder pain. The stiffness is caused by calcium deposits in the shoulder tendon. Your Unley physiotherapist can help dissolve these deposits naturally through shockwave therapy.
Chronic Back and Neck Pain
This kind of pain can stem from various conditions, such as muscle strain, poor posture, and herniated discs. To effectively treat this condition, your Unley physiotherapist should address the root cause. They will likely use shockwave therapy to relieve muscle tightness and reduce nerve sensitivity. Some patients experience immediate pain relief soon after their Unley shockwave therapy session.
At Yates Physiotherapy, we use shockwave therapy in our Unley clinics to treat a wide range of conditions. During your first consultation, our experienced Unley physiotherapist will assess your condition. Accordingly, they will determine whether shockwave therapy is the right treatment for your case. Our Unley physiotherapists are highly trained in shockwave therapy. They know how to achieve optimal healing results through it.
Start your smooth, quick journey to a pain-free life. Book your Unley shockwave therapy session today!
