Shockwave Therapy in Rockville MD

Rockville Chiropractic & Sports Care uses Shockwave Therapy in Rockville MD as a part of a whole-patient approach to improving patient health and well-being. Officially called low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT), the procedure is more commonly known as shockwave therapy.

Conditions helped by shockwave therapy in Rockville MD

• Tennis Elbow
• Achilles
• Rotator Cuff
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Peripheral Neuropathy
• Jumper's Knee
• Calcific Tendinitis Of The Shoulder

There may be hope for you

The energy waves stimulate the body's natural healing mechanisms through microtrauma to the area. It triggers your own regenerative cells to come to the area and heal the tissue. It enhances vascularization and nerve regeneration as well.

How is therapy done?

Your Rockville MD therapist will discuss your symptoms with you and locate the source of pain. They will then mark the area intended for the Shockwave Therapy. A gel is applied to optimize the contact between the application device and your skin. The handpiece delivers pulsations to the pain area for a number of prescribed pulses, depending on the condition.

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