Welcome to shockwave therapy, a world where new treatments can bring big changes. We'll talk about how this therapy helps. Whether you want less pain, faster healing, or better health, shockwave therapy could be what you need.
Shockwave therapy sends acoustic sound waves deep into the joint and surrounding musculature to help with healing, grow new tissue, reduce inflammation and stop pain. It's a treatment that is non-surgical and drug free. Athletes, people who love being active, and those healing from injuries are loving the results they are getting from this new shockwave technology. We'll share how you can make the most of this treatment.
We'll tell you about shockwave therapy's many good points. It can help you get better faster and move more easily. We'll show real people's stories of how this treatment changed their lives for the better.
Key Takeaways:
- Shockwave therapy uses energy waves to heal and ease pain.
- Learning more about shockwave therapy helps you get better results.
- It helps to accelerate healing leading to more pain free activities.
- True stories show how amazing this cutting-edge treatment can be.
Understanding Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a way to treat musculoskeletal and extremity injuries without surgery. It sends acoustic sound waves into the injured area using ultrasound gel as a medium. These waves come out of the shockwave therapy wand and penetrate deep into the joint, cartilage, tendons and ligaments to stimulate healing.
Its main job is to help your body heal faster. The shockwave therapy treatment promotes the body's ability to heal. This includes better blood flow, faster metabolism, oxygenation, and growth factors that help fix tissues. The reduction in inflammation and improvement in circulation helps heal damaged tissues and get you moving better again.
Shockwave therapy is great because it does not require surgery or medication of any kind. It helps heal with very few risks or side effects. In comparison to invasive procedures such as surgeries, shockwave therapy helps you avoid the down time and side effects that usually accompanies mainstream medical procedures.
Choosing the right healthcare provider is key for this treatment. Finding a health care practitioner who know how to map the injured area properly is important. At Hamel Chiropractic they do a diagnostic thermal scan of the knee, shoulder, foot, to see the severity of inflammation. Dr. Hamel will then set the best wave strength, the number of pulses and let you know a specific treatment plan laying out how often you need the treatment.
Learning about how shockwave therapy works and how it stimulates the body to heal is important for you. This shockwave therapy is a good choice for many injuries and pains especially if you are someone who does not want to get surgery.
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy helps more than just relieving pain. It helps speed up healing. This is good for sports injuries, acute pain, chronic pain, if you don't want a surgical procedure done at all or you are trying to hold off on surgery for as long as possible. We have patients, says Dr. Hamel that know they eventually will get a knee replacement, but they are very active and they want to hold of on surgery for as long as they can.
Accelerates Recovery and Healing
Shockwaves help the body heal faster when it comes to damaged or injured tissues such as meniscus tears, rotator cuff syndrome, frozen shoulder or plantar fasciitis. The therapy brings more blood and oxygen to the injured area, helping to make new tissue grow quicker, heal up and get you back to living a pain free life again.
It also helps make collagen, the acoustic sound waves help recruit local stem cells to lay down collagen and fix damaged tissues. We you can heal damaged tissues, tendinitis and osteoarthritis, patients are now able to move their shoulder and knees better and get back to being active again.
Effective Treatment for Various Conditions
Shockwave therapy works best for foot, leg, and arm pain. The most common injuries and conditions we see at our office says Dr. Hamel are shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tendinitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee osteoarthritis, bone on bone knee pain, knee cartilage pain, Achilles tendinitis and plantar fasciitis. These injured areas often have severe inflammation and they are not getting enough blood flow and oxygenation to stimulate healing.
Enhanced Overall Well-being
The biggest win for our patients doing shockwave therapy is that they can get back to doing what they love to do with little to no pain. Patients are much happier when they are not dealing with constant pain. These patients want to be able to dance, walk their dog, play pickleball, golf, play with their kids, travel, hike, go on a cruise, be active with their spouse, garden and enjoy their hobbies without pain. This is how this therapy improves vitality and wellbeing; patients who are not worrying about pain are just much happier.
With this new technology, there is a spark created in water which is transformed into a soundwave, there are little to no side effects. There is no risk of the patient being shocked or burned by the device. This is good for anyone wanting to heal naturally and manage pain without risks.
So, shockwave therapy is not just about stopping pain. It also makes you heal faster, treats many chronic injuries, and makes you feel better. It's perfect for athletes, active people, or anyone dealing with long-term pain. Many patients come in to see Dr. Hamel as a last resort, they have done cortisone shots, pain injections, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage and more and have not seen any lasting results. Give extracorporeal shockwave therapy a chance; it is like nothing you have experienced before.
Achieving the Best Shockwave Therapy Results
We now know the good things about shockwave therapy. It is time to look at tips for getting the best results. To make shockwave therapy work well, follow these tips and hints:
1. Follow the recommended treatment plan:
Doing shockwave therapy regularly is crucial, each treatment builds on the last one, there is a cumulative healing affect over time. Follow the treatment plan your doctor gives you. Dr. Hamel starts his patients out in the initial phase with treatments 2X per week, moving into 1X per week and eventually 1X per month for maintenance care.
2. Communicate openly with your healthcare professional:
Talk a lot with your doctor to get the most from shockwave therapy. Share what you want and what worries you, mostly what you are unable to do because of your pain; what part of life are you missing out on? This helps the doctor make your treatment fit, have your treatment goals in mind and make sure to participate in your care. Shockwave therapy in itself is amazing, additional recommendation such as nutritional supplements and corrective exercises go a long way to support the healing process.
3. Incorporate lifestyle adjustments:
Doing more than just the therapy can help. It is important to let the body heal and not over do it when you are going through the shockwave therapy protocol. Do not rush it says Dr. Hamel, it takes 6-8 weeks for healing of damaged tissue to occur so be patient and don't do anything to irritate the injury.
4. Stay active and engage in rehabilitative exercises:
Keep moving and do the exercises your doctor says. In phase one of treatment Dr. Hamel recommends only doing stretches and exercises that do not irritate the condition. Exercises are great but we have to get the inflammation down first so that the body can start healing. Being active in your recovery and following the doctor’s recommendations is key for the best results.
5. Follow post-treatment care instructions:
Your doctor will tell you what to do after each session, Dr. Hamel tells his patients to go home and rest, even if they are feeling better to not over do it. This might include icing, avoiding some activities, taking natural supplements or taking meds. Doing what's advised and this will help you heal better and see great results.
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To get the best from shockwave therapy, use these steps. Keep in mind, everyone's path is different. Most of our patients doing shockwave therapy want to get through the regenerative phase of therapy, meaning tissues have healed and they can do most activities they love with little to no pain. Talk to your doctor for advice that fits just you, the 3 phases of care are pain relief, regenerative medicine and complete healing with no restriction.
Success Stories and Testimonials
Real-life success stories and testimonials can inspire and motivate people. They encourage those interested in shockwave therapy. People can feel more sure about trying shockwave therapy when they hear others' good experiences. Here are some that we have seen in our office:
Tennis Player:
I’ve seen Dr. Hamel previously for neck and back pain, he fixed me up pretty good. Lately I had been suffering with rotator cuff problems in my left shoulder from playing tennis, and a sprained ankle. I didn’t really want to take medicine or get any kind of pain shots, so I was looking for something different. One of my friends recommended shockwave therapy, I looked it up, and Dr. Hamel was the only one in the Kingwood area providing shockwave treatments. I’ve been going in getting shockwave therapy 2x/week for about 6 weeks and my pain has decreased significantly. The shockwave therapy is not painful and helped me stay on the tennis court during my recovery. I have full range of motion in my swing without tightness/pain. My friends and I definitely recommend Dr. Hamel and his shockwave treatments for anyone suffering with shoulder pain, knee pain, ankle pain or plantar fasciitis; it just works!! There isn’t another therapy like this and no other doctors offer shockwave therapy in our north Houston area. Thanks again Dr. Hamel, CF Kingwood, TX
Tennis Player
I came in to see Dr. Hamel for my hamstring and Sciatica pain. While I was playing tennis I could feel when I injured it. It was very frustrating because I was unable to play tennis. We did shockwave therapy and within 6 weeks I was back on the court feeling great. I would recommend Dr. Hamel and shockwave therapy for anyone suffering with sports injuries or pain. He has my vote for best chiropractor in Kingwood. After some therapy sessions, Mark's arm felt better. The shockwaves helped his elbow heal by breaking down scar tissue. Now, he lives without any pain and uses his arm normally. DD Kingwood, TX
Golfer
I was looking for a doctor to do shockwave therapy for my knee pain. I live in Porter and I happened to hear that Dr. Hamel in Kingwood was using shockwave therapy for his patients. Dr. Hamel explained my knee injury in detail and how shockwave treatments and exercises would help alleviate my knee pain. So far so good, I can tell immediately that I have less pain and better movement in that knee after just 2 treatments. If you are looking for a chiropractor in the Kingwood area that does shockwave therapy, go see Dr. Hamel. When I searched for shockwave therapy providers in my area, Dr. Hamel was the only one to show up in the Kingwood/Humble area. I and my knees appreciate Dr. Hamel and I would certainly recommend his shockwave therapy to anyone suffering with knee pain. KK, Porter, TX
These stories show how shockwave therapy can do wonders. Every person's journey is different. But, CF and KK’s stories prove how powerful this therapy can be.
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Rotator Cuff |
Pain-free, able to resume tennis. |
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KK |
Knee Arthritis |
Reduced pain, golfing 3X per week. |
Conclusion
Shockwave therapy is a great way to reduce pain, boost healing, and feel better overall. Using this method can really change your life. It's all about knowing how the therapy works and using it well.
This therapy is amazing for stopping chronic pain and speeding up healing and repair, there is not another non-invasive technology that works this well says Dr. Hamel. It works for sports injuries, regular wear and tear, overuse injuries, muscle tears, arthritis and more. You can finally find the relief you need without worrying about expensive medications or surgeries.
Knowing all about shockwave therapy helps you start on a journey to feeling your best, that might be golfing 5X a week, daily gardening and playing ball with your kids. With help from expert health pros, you can use this treatment the right way, there are a few contraindications and you can ask your doctor about those. To get the best results from shockwave therapy, find a local provider near you who has good experience and good reviews. 
FAQ
What is shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment for knee pain, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis and more. It uses strong sound waves and does not use medication or surgery of any kind. These waves help stimulate the body to heal itself. It helps to generate new tissue and heal injuries by increasing blood flow and oxygenation, reducing inflammation and recruitment of stem cells.
How does shockwave therapy work?
With this therapy, a small tool sends sound waves to an area of injury. The waves stimulate the damaged tissue a little bit creating a healing response. This makes more blood go to the area, bring more oxygen and reducing inflammation. Dr. Hamel says, only when the inflammation is reduced can the body heal and repair; this is why shockwave therapy is so magnificent.
What are the benefits of shockwave therapy?
This therapy helps in many ways. It stops pain, increased your range of motion and movement, and heals injuries. In no way does this mask the problem says Dr. Hamel, it is not a quick fix medicine; this procedure actually stimulates the body to heal and repair itself from the inside out. It works well for problems like arthritis, tendinitis, meniscus tears, rotator cuff syndrome, heel pain, wrist pain and many other extremity injuries.
How can I achieve the best results from shockwave therapy?
For the best effect, stick with the treatment plan your doctor gives you. Make sure to allow healing to happen, follow the recommended exercises, supplements and self-care. This helps this therapy work better for you.
Are there any success stories or testimonials from shockwave therapy patients?
Many people tell of their great results. They say how much better they feel and move. These happy stories show how well this new treatment can work. We have many videos of happy patients doing shockwave therapy. At Hamel Chiropractic and Wellness, we have seen tremendous results with frozen shoulder, knee pain and plantar fasciitis. Some patients we see experiencing a 15-20% improvement after just one shockwave therapy treatment.
