Shockwave Therapy in Downers Grove IL
SpineCo: Chiropractic & Performance uses Shockwave Therapy in Downers Grove IL 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 Treated By Shockwave Therapy In Downers Grove IL
Lower Extremity Issues:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendinitis
- Heel spurs
- Shin splints
- Morton’s neuroma
Back & Spine:
- Chronic low back pain
- Facet joint pain
- Thoracic spine pain
Other Relevant Conditions:
- Muscle trigger points
- Calcific tendonitis
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Scar tissue adhesions
- Non-healing soft tissue injuries
- Post-surgical pain syndromes
Musculoskeletal Pain:
- Chronic shoulder pain
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Knee pain (patellar tendinopathy or jumper's knee)
- Knee arthritis
- Hip bursitis
- Piriformis syndrome
- SI joint dysfunction
- Iliotibial band (IT band) syndrome
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 Downers Grove IL 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Success Rates: 90% improvement was recorded for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain) by the Journal of Orthopedic Research (2005). The same publication quotes a 77% success rate when treating Tennis Elbow with Radial Shockwave Therapy and other clinical studies have generally reported a success rate in excess of 75%. Nice (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) provided evidence to the NHS: NICE evidence for Shockwave.
Shockwave Therapy is FDA cleared for the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and connective tissue disorders; there are no known risks or complications.
Shockwave therapy is an elective pay modality and is not covered by insurance.
Shockwave Therapy is not recommended for patients on blood thinners, those with malignancies, and those who are pregnant.
Shockwave treatment is often performed once a week for a period of 3-6 weeks, depending on Chronicity of the problem.
Patients may begin to see improvement 4 weeks after their last treatment. More significant improvement often occurs 8-12 weeks after the last treatment.
Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday
By Appointment Only
Sunday
Closed
SpineCo: Chiropractic & Performance
1121 Warren Ave Suite 210
Downers Grove, IL 60515