SWT: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a popular treatment method used to combat common concerns including heel pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, tennis elbow, shoulder tendonitis, lateral epicondylitis, and more. It is considered a break through treatment that can make common problems like heel pain virtually obsolete. Many people with chronic pain problems are turning to ESWT to find relief from their pain.

What is ESWT?

ESWT is an FDA approved form of treatment. It is a non-surgical approach to pain relief that is used regularly to cure common problems like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. The therapy works by targeting shock waves directly to the area that is experiencing pain. This non-invasive procedure typically lasts less than 30 minutes.

Success Rate

Statistically, over 90 percent of patients that receive this therapy experience a reduction in their pain. In patients that suffered from plantar fasciitis and heel pain related problems, the pain reduction was remarkable. Nearly all patients had successful results with only one treatment of ESWT. For this reason, many people are turning to ESWT to treat their injuries.

Low Risk

One of the main benefits of ESWT is the low risk attached to the procedure. The therapy is treated extracorporeally. Patients receive the therapy outside of their body instead of receiving an invasive surgery. This promotes a faster recovery time, and it also minimizes the side effects from the treatment itself.

Recovering From ESWT

Recovery from ESWT is a gradual process, however the pain will not get worse. In the process of ESWT, damaged tissue cells begin to rebuild. Therefore, healing of the injured area will occur over a few days, weeks or months as these new cells develop. In some rare cases individuals will experience soreness or bruising after the treatment.

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     Taken from                     www.eswt.com