When you suffer from chronic pain and have injuries that just won’t heal, it can be exhausting. Dr. Eric Ramirez at Chirotecture Fast Lab Sports Medicine of Pearland, TX, and the south Houston area offers shockwave therapy to help set you free from your suffering and get back to living a pain-free life.
Shockwave Therapy and Chiropractic Care
Injuries and other sources of pain that lie close to the surface can be easy to access and treat. However, many people suffer from issues several inches deep that aren’t easy to access through normal treatment methods. And when they go untreated, they can worsen and cause painful trigger points or scar tissue to develop. Below, Dr. Ramirez and the team at Chirotecture Fast Lab Sports Medicine of Pearland, TX, and the south Houston area explain how shockwave therapy can help.
The Basics
The shockwave technique involves the use of acoustic waves. These waves are emitted by a machine and aimed into the troubled area. The pulses of powerful waves travel through the soft tissues and then bounce back.
You might be wondering how this helps, exactly. The answer is that the waves create a reaction in the body’s tissues.
One of the reactions is very simple. The waves create a bubble-like effect in the tissues, which helps to break up tension, scar tissue, and trigger points. It’s much like a massage for deeper layers.
Another reaction is that the body’s tissues begin to regenerate in response to the “disturbance.” In short, these powerful waves can relieve pain and inflammation and kickstart healing in the target area.
What Is Shockwave Therapy Used For?
A chiropractor might recommend this technique for any issue that causes constant pain and for both new and old injuries. It’s often combined with other chiropractic techniques to address the following:
- Achilles tendonitis
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Golfer’s or tennis elbow
- Runner’s knee
- Plantar fasciitis
- Bursitis
- Knee pain
- Muscle spasms
- Sciatica
- Carpal tunnel
- Fractures
After an exam and assessment of your symptoms, injury, and condition, your chiropractor can determine if the shockwave technique can benefit you.
Find freedom from chronic pain with the help of shockwave therapy and Dr. Ramirez at Chirotecture Fast Lab Sports Medicine of Pearland, TX, and the south Houston area. Call (281) 416-5511 to schedule an appointment today.