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History: The theory of using shock waves in medicine dates back to the 1940s, but the first demonstration of its clinical use in humans occurred in 1980, when Professor Christian Chaussy, MD used shockwaves to disintegrate pelvic stones in humans. He found that 20 of the 21 patients could successfully pass the stones without surgical … Read more

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative disease common enough to affect approximately one-third of adults aged 65 and over. Osteoarthritis (OA) starts with disruptions in joint tissue, continues with cartilage destruction, and causes inflammation and pain in the joints. Hip and knee OA are the most common types of OA. Common treatments for Hip Osteoarthritis … Read more

The benefits of shockwave for Plantar Fasciitis are very well-documented, with many studies demonstrating its effectiveness.   Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain in the foot. It could result from long periods of standing, obesity, use of inappropriate footwear, excessive running by inexperienced runners, etc… More than 2 million patients are treated for … Read more

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is one of the most common causes of chronic pain, involving muscle stiffness, tenderness, and pain that radiates to other areas. Around 30% to 93% of individuals with musculoskeletal pain have MPS. It makes up approximately 15% of consultations in primary care and up to 90% of patients treated in pain … Read more

1. Before your treatment, you will meet with our provider to receive an evaluation and determine your eligibility for Shockwave, EMTT, and Laser Therapy. Some of the things that disqualify a patient from receiving the treatments include: Pacemakers Metal Implants (Unless MRI has been done within the past 2 years) Pregnancy 2. After your evaluation, … Read more

From 1990 to 2017 the number of people with chronic low back pain (CLBP) went from 370 million to 570 million. That’s a 60% increase in 27 years! What Causes CLBP: Ongoing lower back pain causes spasms that damage the lower back muscles. This significantly reduces the ability of muscles to stabilize the spine. Additionally, … Read more

Introduction: Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is used in a variety of clinical applications including the management of chronic pain conditions. ESWT has been around since the 1980s and has shown to be effective in treating musculoskeletal disorders including arthritis, plantar fasciitis, shoulder tendinopathy, elbow tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, and Achilles tendinopathy.  Forms of Shockwave Therapy: ESWT … Read more

Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most common form of arthritis worldwide. The cause of the diseases is a deterioration in the cartilage around a person’s knee joints. Some of the current treatments for KOA include physical therapy, medication, cortisone injections, and surgery. However, the effectiveness of these treatments is debatable, and may have negative long-term … Read more

Fail Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) is the diagnosis of lumbar spinal pain appearing after a surgical intervention. A patient with FBSS may experience a worsening of pain or a new pain in the same area.  Around 51% to 84% of adults experience lower back pain during their lifetime. This has led to a 170% increase … Read more

There are 66 million musculoskeletal injuries each year in the US. This leads to $144 billion dollars being spent on cures and treatments. 45% of those are tendon injuries which result from repetitive strain and improper healing.  While surgeries attempt to fix the problem, they often cause joint issues, decrease stability, and increase the risk … Read more