Shockwave Therapy for Back Pain – Can it Help You?
Back pain is a common health issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds including obese individuals and pregnant women. Lower back pain is more pronounced as pain or discomfort in the lower body region, mainly the lumbar region of the spine.
Whether caused by a specific injury, chronic conditions, or simply the wear and tear of everyday activities, back pain can be a frustrating and sometimes debilitating experience.
Understanding the nature of back pain can help you make informed decisions about prevention, treatment, and self-care. Back pain can be classified into several categories based on its duration, underlying cause, and location. The symptoms can present as mild, severe, or chronic.
Severe conditions can lead to osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, and more. Traditional treatments often involve physical therapy, medications, or invasive procedures.
However, clinical studies and researchers have now revealed that shockwave therapy is a game changer and is becoming the preferred treatment option for back pain.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Also known as Stemwave therapy, is a non-invasive treatment method using high-energy sound waves to stimulate the body’s natural healing response and provide pain relief. In addition, was also found to help speed up the healing process of bone fractures. Studies have revealed that this therapy is effective in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
When applied to the affected lower back area, shockwave therapy promotes pain reduction, improves mobility, and assists with tissue regeneration. This non-surgical and non-invasive approach has become a popular treatment for back pain due to its effectiveness and minimal side effects. There are two techniques used for lower back pain, namely radial and focused shockwave therapy.
Types Of Shockwave Therapy
There are three common types that you will often find. The first of which is Radial shockwave therapy which requires the use of a handheld device to send shockwaves to the affected area, treating trigger points and superficial tissues.
Focused Stemwave therapy on the other hand provides a more precise beam that targets deeper tissues such as discs and the spinal joints. This technique is used to provide relief for more severe cases of low back pain.
The third one is Acoustic wave therapy which uses low-intensity sound waves to improve conditions such as neuropathy and sports injuries.
How Does it Work?
Shockwave therapy is an application of focused acoustic energy applied to the affected area. When delivered in a controlled manner these high-energy sound waves can stimulate the body’s natural healing process. The exact mechanisms by which shockwave therapy works are still being studied.
The most recent studies have shown that shockwave therapy increases blood flow to the injured area and improves circulation. Good blood flow and circulation enhance the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the injured area. These components are essential for regeneration and tissue repair.
Shockwave therapy helps reduce inflammation by breaking down scar tissue and promoting tissue regeneration. By addressing the underlying causes of pain such as tissue damage and chronic inflammation, shockwave therapy provides significant pain relief.
Do You Want to Be in Less Pain?
Maybe you’re left feeling Confused? Skeptical? Fearful? Anxious? Depressed? You’ve sought advice from other healthcare professionals, maybe even a Physical Therapist in the past, but nothing they seemed to say or do helped solve your problem.