Shockwave Therapy in Frisco TX
Graves Family Chiropractic uses Shockwave Therapy in Frisco TX as a part of a whole-patient approach to improving patient health and well-being. Officially called low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT), the procedure is more commonly known as shockwave therapy.
Conditions Treated By Shockwave Therapy in Frisco TX
- Tennis Elbow
- Achilles
- Rotator Cuff
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Jumper's Knee
- Calcific Tendinitis Of The Shoulder
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic waves to stimulate healing in injured tissues.
The therapy works by delivering high-energy sound waves to targeted areas of the body, promoting increased blood flow, cell regeneration, pain reduction, and a significant reduction in inflammation. It is commonly used for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, tendinitis, muscle injuries, and a variety of other soft tissue injuries.
How Is Therapy Done?
Your Frisco TX Doctor will discuss your symptoms with you and locate the source of pain. An initial diagnostic session is used to locate areas of inflammation and soft tissue damage that will be the focus of your treatments. A gel is applied to optimize the contact between the application device and your skin. The probe delivers pulsations to the pain area for a number of prescribed pulses at specific energy levels, depending on the condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Success Rates: 90% improvement was recorded for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain) by the Journal of Orthopedic Research (2005). The same publication quotes a 77% success rate when treating Tennis Elbow with Radial Shockwave Therapy and other clinical studies have generally reported a success rate in excess of 75%. Nice (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) provided evidence to the NHS: NICE evidence for Shockwave.
Shockwave Therapy is FDA cleared for the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and connective tissue disorders; there are no known risks or complications.
Shockwave therapy is an elective pay modality and is not covered by insurance.
Shockwave Therapy is not recommended for patients on blood thinners, those with malignancies, and those who are pregnant.
Most treatment protocols range from 8 to 10 sessions, with 2 sessions the first two weeks and one per week thereafter.
General Timeline for Improvement:
- 1–2 sessions: Most patients experience reduced pain and improved mobility after just one or two treatments, but this is not the norm for everyone.
- 6-10 sessions (typical course): Most patients begin to notice significant improvements and greatly reduced pain with 6 to 10 weekly sessions. This is dependent upon the chronicity and severity of the condition being treated.
- 6–12 weeks post-treatment: The full benefits of ESWT are often not realized until 6–12 weeks after the final session. This is because the therapy stimulates biological healing processes (like increased blood flow and tissue regeneration) that take time to develop.
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Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 12:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 12:30pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Graves Family Chiropractic
7500 Stonebrook Pkwy #103
Frisco, TX 75034