Shockwave Therapy in Danville, CA

Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to promote healing and reduce pain in certain areas of the body, typically for conditions related to muscles, tendons, and bones.

How Does It Work?

1. Sound Waves for Healing: Shockwave therapy involves sending high-energy sound waves (shockwaves) into the affected area using a special device. These sound waves penetrate through the skin and into the tissues below.

2. Stimulating the Body’s Healing Process: When these sound waves hit the injured or painful area, they create tiny vibrations and small amounts of stress in the tissues. This triggers the body’s natural healing response.

Here’s how:

  • Increased Blood Flow: The shockwaves help improve blood circulation in the area, which brings more oxygen and nutrients needed for tissue repair.
  • Breaking Down Calcifications: In conditions like calcific tendinitis (where calcium deposits build up in tendons), shockwaves can break down these deposits, allowing the body to remove them naturally.
  • Stimulating Nerve Endings: The therapy also affects the nerves, which can help reduce pain signals sent to the brain.

3. Repairing Damaged Tissue: The treatment encourages the production of new, healthy tissue by stimulating the cells responsible for repair, like fibroblasts (cells that help form connective tissue). This can speed up recovery in injuries like tendonitis or plantar fasciitis.

Common Uses

Shockwave therapy is often used for conditions like:

  • Plantar fasciitis: Pain in the heel due to inflammation of the tissue connecting your heel to your toes.
  • Tennis elbow: Pain from overuse of the arm, forearm, and hand muscles.
  • Shoulder tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendons in the shoulder.
  • Calcific tendinitis: Calcium buildup in the tendons.
  • Hip pain and other joint pain: Can also be used in larger joints.

What to Expect During the Treatment

  • Quick Sessions: The treatment usually lasts about 10-20 minutes.
  • Painless or Mildly Uncomfortable: Most people find it a little uncomfortable, but not painful. The intensity of the shockwaves can be adjusted to your comfort level.
  • No Surgery or Recovery Time: Since it’s non-invasive, you don’t need anesthesia, and there’s no downtime after the session.

I received an IV therapy recently at Align in Danville and was very pleased with the results. A great doctor and staff. Caring and professional- explained all my questions, too.

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I want to share my continued satisfaction and appreciation of Michelle, one of the nurses at AH. She is so kind and knowledgeable. She explains each product and procedure so that I can make the best decision for my skin type. Aging isn't fun, but Michelle puts me at ease and treats me with respect. She is truly a wonderful nurse.I would like to add that all my interactions with Elyse have been so positive as well. Dr. Niele has a knack for choosing excellent employees that really care about the patients. Align Healing is a wonderful place work on your insides and your outsides.:)

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Why Use Shockwave Therapy?

For many people with chronic pain, shockwave therapy is a good alternative to surgery or medications. It’s especially helpful for injuries that haven’t healed with rest or physical therapy. It promotes healing from within, naturally reducing pain and improving function over time.

In short, shockwave therapy uses sound waves to stimulate your body’s healing process, reduce pain, and improve mobility, offering an effective solution for chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

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