Local Shockwave Therapy in Mount Gravatt
Have you been living with constant aches and pain that won’t go away? At The Whole Body Clinic, we use focused shockwave therapy, which is designed to help stimulate blood flow and help reduce pain.
We offer treatment to residents throughout Brisbane, including Mount Gravatt, Hillcrest, Holland Park, Moorooka, Sunnybank, Wishart, Mackenzie, Carindale, Wellers Hill, Greenslopes, and Eight Mile Plains.
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive form of therapy designed to assist patients suffering from a range of chronic conditions such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy that are notoriously difficult to resolve.
Shockwave treatment was originally developed to address kidney stones (renal calculi) and is now used for many chronic conditions affecting the body, from elbow pain to Achilles pain.
It is used to cause microscopic interstitial and extracellular biological effects, which include tissue regeneration.
How Do Practitioners Use Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwaves are acoustic waves with an extremely high energy peak, like ones that occur in the atmosphere after an explosive event such as a lightning strike. A shockwave differs from ultrasound by its extremely large pressure amplitude, as well as the fact that a shockwave is a single pulse.
During shockwave therapy, a high-intensity sound wave interacts with the tissues of the body. This leads to a cascade of beneficial effects such as neovascularisation, ingrowth, reversal of chronic inflammation, stimulation of collagen, and dissolution of calcium build-up.
Stimulation of these biological mechanisms creates an optimal recovery environment. As the injured area returns to normal, functionality may be restored, and pain may be relieved.
What May Shockwave Therapy Address?
Shockwave therapy may be beneficial for patients with the following conditions:
- Plantar Fasciitis/heel spur (calcaneal spur)
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Gluteal tendinopathy
- Proximal hamstring tendinopathy
- Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder
- Patella tendinopathy
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Other forms of insertional tendinopathy
- Other musculoskeletal conditions:
- Muscle strains
- Calcified haematomas
- Shin splints
- Recalcitrant trigger points
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
The difference with shockwave therapy compared to other conventional non-invasive treatment is that it addresses the musculoskeletal pathology rather than just the symptoms.
Osteopathy & Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is generally most useful when it is used as part of a treatment plan that also addresses the dysfunction of tissues and joints surrounding the primary injury.
When working alongside hands-on osteopathic treatment, shockwave therapy is used to specifically target the site of the pain or injury. Osteopathy is then used to address and support issues in the rest of the body that may be contributing to or worsening the pain.
For example, when treating plantar fasciitis, osteopathic hands-on techniques would target any dysfunction in the lower back, hip, and the muscles in those areas, while shockwave therapy would be used to target the plantar fascia, Achilles, and calf very specifically to potentially create a change in those primary tissues.
Supportive exercise rehabilitation may also support the work done in the clinic room along with education and advice to potentially achieve long-term change and improvement.
Answering Your Shockwave Therapy Questions
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If you’ve recently experienced an injury or are looking for ways to help manage chronic pain, our team is here to help, offering shockwave therapy in Hillcrest and Mt Gravatt. Reach out today for tailored, focused care that puts you first.
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