Is shockwave therapy painful?

Shockwave therapy isn’t a painful treatment, but you may feel a tingling or prickling sensation during the session. This is completely normal and is caused by the sound waves stimulating your nerve endings. If you do feel any discomfort, our team can stop the therapy immediately. After your shockwave therapy session, you may feel a little soreness in the treated area. This is again perfectly normal and should only last for a day or two. It's advised to avoid high impact exercise such as sport and gym sessions for the first 48 hours after treatment, so maybe schedule treatment when you have a couple of rest days in hand.

Is shockwave therapy the same as therapeutic ultrasound?

No, shockwave therapy and therapeutic ultrasound are two completely different treatments. Therapeutic ultrasound uses sound waves to generate heat, which is then used to treat conditions. Shockwave therapy, on the other hand, uses sound waves to stimulate the healing process without generating any heat. Shockwave therapy is a newer treatment option, but it's quickly being adopted for its effectiveness.

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Shockwave Therapy in Mackay

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The Power Of Sound Waves With Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is a new treatment option that’s being used to treat a range of musculoskeletal pain conditions. It's a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that uses sound waves to stimulate the healing process in the body. Using sound waves to stimulate the healing process is not a new concept, but it’s only recently that this therapy has been used to treat musculoskeletal pain conditions.

At My Chiropractor Mackay City, our team are trained in using this new therapy to help our patients on their road to recovery. When you visit us for an assessment, we'll be able to determine whether you would benefit from shockwave therapy and can include it as a stand-alone service or part of a chiropractic treatment plan.

To find out more, or to book an appointment, call (07) 4953 1622.

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Benefits Of Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy has been found to be a particularly effective treatment for a number of conditions, including:

Plantar fasciitis
Achilles tendonitis
Patellar tendonitis
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
Shin splints
Tennis elbow
Golfers elbow

At My Chiropractor Mackay City, we've had success in treating these conditions with shockwave therapy. If you're suffering from any of the above, or any other type of musculoskeletal pain, book an appointment today.

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How Shockwave Therapy Works

Firstly, we'll need to conduct an assessment to work out whether shockwave therapy is the correct treatment for your condition. If so, we'll get to work targeting the source of your pain.

To begin the therapy, a gel is applied to the skin over the affected area—this is to help reduce any discomfort that may be caused by the sound waves. A hand-held device is then used to deliver sound waves into your body; they'll pass through the skin and target the area of pain. The sound waves will stimulate your healing process by increasing blood flow to the area and also breaking down scar tissue.

Each session usually lasts for between 5-10 minutes. The number of sessions you'll need will depend on your individual condition, but most patients see a significant improvement after just 3-4 sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is shockwave therapy painful?

Shockwave therapy isn’t a painful treatment, but you may feel a tingling or prickling sensation during the session. This is completely normal and is caused by the sound waves stimulating your nerve endings. If you do feel any discomfort, our team can stop the therapy immediately.
After your shockwave therapy session, you may feel a little soreness in the treated area. This is again perfectly normal and should only last for a day or two. It's advised to avoid high impact exercise such as sport and gym sessions for the first 48 hours after treatment, so maybe schedule treatment when you have a couple of rest days in hand.
Is shockwave therapy the same as therapeutic ultrasound?

No, shockwave therapy and therapeutic ultrasound are two completely different treatments. Therapeutic ultrasound uses sound waves to generate heat, which is then used to treat conditions. Shockwave therapy, on the other hand, uses sound waves to stimulate the healing process without generating any heat. Shockwave therapy is a newer treatment option, but it's quickly being adopted for its effectiveness.