Salt and Spine Chiropractic is proud to offer shockwave therapy in the form of Radial Pressure Wave. Many patients present with deeper muscular and skeletal pain that require a stronger form of therapy in the healing process. Studies in the past have shown that these shockwave devices are able to reach 6 cm in depth, and are 1000x more powerful than standard forms of ultrasound waves[1].
Using radial pressure wave technology, this therapy works to activate connective tissue, temporarily increase blood flow, and alleviate muscle pains, while simultaneously addressing deeper-rooted issues. These waves deliver most of the energy output onto the skin, and travel to the targeted depth once contact has been made. The goal is to send energy waves to depths not easily reached by other forms of therapy. In doing so, the shockwave can promote faster healing time, better performance, and improved function of your connective tissues.*
Some common conditions that the shockwave addresses include: plantar fasciitis, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle pain, achilles pain, hip pain, knee pain, and of course neck/middle/lower back pain. Each treatment is tailored to you and your specific ailment- no cookie cutter treatments. This is to make sure you and your pain is being addressed properly and the treatment is always backed by research.
The treatment time is fairly short, and the amount of treatments are typically prescribed less than other forms of therapy, making this therapy easy to schedule if needed. Part of our philosophy is to get you to reach your health goals as quickly as possible. We believe this form of therapy can help us to help you achieve your goals. Ask one of our doctors if our shockwave therapy is the right therapy for you!
[1] Daia C, Scheau C, Toader C, Bumbea AM, Caimac VD, Andone I, Popescu C, Spanu A, Onose G. Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy versus Ultrasound Therapy in Adult Patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis. J Clin Med. 2021 Apr 15;10(8):1701. doi: 10.3390/jcm10081701. PMID: 33920890; PMCID: PMC8071271.
*Results are not guaranteed and are subject to each patient and condition.
