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Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy, also known as acoustic wave therapy, is a cutting-edge technology that gets excellent results when used on those suffering from pain. Our St. Louis sports chiropractic clinic is the only clinic in the area that provides this effective method, and Dr. Donahue has been certified to use the handheld shockwave device on his patients.

The Miracle Wave® will repair, restore, and rejuvenate the body and its soft tissues, ending pain, maximizing movement, and allowing you to return to your daily activities in comfort. We use the shockwave treatment on many kinds of patients in all stages of life, it’s safe and effective, and we’ve seen its power firsthand. 

If you have muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries, this therapy can be a true game-changer, helping you heal quickly and successfully. Curious? Contact us today to learn more about our shockwave therapy treatments.

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What is shockwave therapy? 

In our chiropractic clinic, we use The Miracle Wave® shockwave therapy tool to aid in tissue regeneration. Sound waves (or acoustic pulses) are transmitted into the affected tissues. The sound waves offer self-healing, mobility restoration, and pain relief for musculoskeletal disorders in the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and other soft tissues. 

Shockwave therapy remodels tissues at a cellular level using targeted energy on the injury. It can be used almost anywhere on the body and is a safe alternative to pain-masking pain medication. 

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Benefits of shockwave therapy 

Shockwave therapy is proven to support the rejuvenation of your soft tissues and restore your body to its fully functioning, balanced, and supporting state. We work with various people who lead a healthy lifestyle and adhere to organic healing methods; this therapy offers effective results safely and efficiently. 

 

Some benefits of using shockwave therapy include: 

      • Muscle repair
      • Increased blood and oxygen circulation 
      • Increased metabolic activity 
      • Soft tissue regeneration
      • Fast and effective pain relief
      • Increases recovery time 
      • Better movement patterns and flexibility
      • Improved sleep quality and energy levels
      • No recovery time
      • And more

 

Note that we pull from several chiropractic techniques and often design wellness plans that consist of various therapies to ensure your safest and fastest rehabilitation process. 

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FAQs regarding shockwave therapy

 

What does shockwave therapy do?

Shockwave therapy is a natural, noninvasive method of care that provides acoustic pulses to impacted soft tissues. These pulses will reduce discomfort and safely promote the body’s self-healing process.

 

How is shockwave therapy used?

When this procedure is utilized, Dr. Donahue will first apply a layer of gel to the patient’s skin over the affected area. This gel is used to conduct shockwaves for the probe that will be placed on the skin. The probe is then moved over the skin in a gliding motion and can be set to different degrees of energy waves, depending on the injury and where it’s located, among other considerations. 

The session usually lasts about five to ten minutes, and most patients require three to seven sessions, depending on the severity of the condition. 

 

Does shockwave therapy hurt?

During the sessions with Dr. Donahue, patients are relaxed and at ease. Shockwave therapy offers minimal, if any, discomfort. In some cases, when the compromised area is passed over with the probe, the patient experiences a slight ache in the soft tissues; however, while over unaffected tissues, only small pulses against the skin will be felt. 

We encourage you to communicate how you’re feeling throughout the process, and if you’re ever uncomfortable with the therapy, we can adjust the energy output accordingly. Like with any new treatment, getting used to it will alleviate your insecurities, and with more use comes increased comfort during your sessions. 

After the session ends, you will not have residual pain due to the treatment, and if your injury allows, you can go to work, exercise, and otherwise continue your daily activities. 

 

Is shockwave therapy safe?

Acoustic wave therapy is completely safe and works incredibly fast. In many instances, patients will find immediate relief after the session ends. Shockwave therapy quickly restores soft tissue dysfunction, helping with range of motion and mobility without the harmful effects of medication or surgery. 

This is an outpatient, natural and safe therapy that has a proven track record of benefiting several kinds of patients and injuries. 

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Will shockwave therapy help me?

Dr. Donahue is highly skilled and experienced in getting his patients out of pain quickly so they can return to participating in the things they love. Although shockwave therapy is essentially painless, it acts aggressively against injuries that are negatively influencing your lifestyle. If you need to get your body back and free from pain, this technique may be the perfect answer for you. 

Whether you have shooting pain, nagging pain, acute pain, or chronic pain, shockwave therapy can help. 

 

Acoustic wave therapy can be used on almost anyone, including:

      • High school athletes
      • College athletes
      • Sports competitors
      • Active people
      • Senior patients 
      • Sedentary patients
      • Accident patients: work-related, car accident, slip and fall, exercise or sports injury
      • Overuse injury patients 
      • And more

 

Some of the injuries our shockwave therapy technique will help with include:

      • Back and hip pain
      • Knee pain or motion loss in the knee, including jumper’s knee and runner’s knee
      • Shoulder discomfort
      • Elbow and wrist pain 
      • Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
      • Rotator cuff injury and shoulder pain
      • Ankle pain or motion loss in the ankle
      • Plantar fasciitis
      • Tendinitis
      • Neck pain
      • Chronic pain and injury
      • Bursitis 
      • Hamstring tendinitis
      • Impingement syndrome
      • Scar tissue
      • And more 

 

Our team is ready to find solutions that work for you and your unique needs. Shockwave therapy has helped many who had previous health care that didn’t work. Don’t give up. We want to help you get your quality of life back. Contact us to find out more. 

 

Visit our St. Louis Sports Chiropractor

At our sports chiropractic clinic in St. Louis, you are surrounded by like-minded, goal-oriented people who want to live their best, healthiest, most active life. Putting the safety of your body first is never wrong. We’ll strive to keep you out of the hospital, away from medication, and working at your full potential. 

 

Some of the chiropractic solutions we offer include: 

      • Chiropractic adjustments
      • Instrument-assisted adjustments
      • Dry needling
      • Sports chiropractic 
      • Sports rehabilitation 
      • Shockwave therapy
      • And more

 

Every plan we design is centered around you. We’ll strengthen and empower you from within, using your body’s natural healing energy to safely and noninvasively get you restored and enhanced. An optimized body contributes to your overall well-being. Let’s make it happen!

Book your shockwave treatment today and get rid of your pain for good.

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