ESWT - Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Advanced Treatment for Chronic Pain and Soft Tissue Injuries

Advanced Injury & DISC Center

ESWT

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy ESWT treatment at Advanced Injury and DISC Center Duluth GA
Advanced Injury & DISC Center

Advanced Injury & DISC Center
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)

ESWT is a non-invasive medical treatment that uses high-energy acoustic shock waves to stimulate healing in various musculoskeletal conditions.

The shock waves generated by ESWT penetrate deep into the affected area, causing microscopic disruptions in the tissue.

This triggers a series of cellular responses, including

  • Shockwave therapy increasing blood flow and cell proliferation for tissue healing

    Increased blood flow
    & cell proliferation

  • ESWT releasing growth factors to promote musculoskeletal healing

    Release of growth factors

  • Shockwave therapy forming new blood vessels for accelerated recovery

    Formation of new blood vessels

  • Extracorporeal shockwave breaking down scar tissue for pain relief

    Breakdown of scar tissue

Advanced Injury & DISC Center

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Disease Requiring ESWT

ESWT is commonly used to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions

ESWT shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis foot pain treatment
Plantar fasciitis
Shockwave therapy for Achilles tendinopathy and tendon pain relief
Achilles tendinopathy
ESWT treatment for tennis elbow lateral epicondylitis
Tennis elbow
(lateral epicondylitis)
Shockwave therapy for golfers elbow medial epicondylitis treatment
Golfer's elbow
(medial epicondylitis)
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for chronic shoulder pain relief
Shoulder pain
ESWT shockwave treatment for hip pain and joint conditions
Hip pain
Shockwave therapy for stress fractures and bone healing
Stress fractures 
ESWT shockwave therapy procedure and treatment process overview
Advanced Injury & DISC Center

Advanced Injury & DISC Center
Disease Requiring ESWT

01
Patient Positioning
During ESWT, the patient lies on a treatment table and the affected area is exposed.
02
Application of Shock Waves
A transducer is applied to the skin and emits shock waves.
03
Treatment Duration and Frequency
The treatment typically lasts 10–15 minutes and may involve multiple sessions.
Mechanical stimulation with high-energy shockwave sound waves applied to affected area
Mechanical Stimulation

High-energy sound waves are
applied to the affected area.

ESWT increasing blood flow promoting tissue repair and regeneration
Increased Blood Flow

This promotes tissue repair and regeneration.

Shockwave therapy reducing nerve sensitivity and inflammation for pain reduction
Pain Reduction

ESWT may reduce nerve
sensitivity and inflammation.

ESWT breaking down calcifications and dissolving calcium deposits in tendons
Breaking Down
Calcifications

In conditions like calcific
tendinitis, shock waves can help
dissolve calcium deposits.

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ESWT Benefits & Side Effects

Benefits
Non-invasive and painless
(most patients experience only mild discomfort)
Stimulates the body's natural healing process
Improves pain and function
May reduce the need for surgery 
Side Effects
Temporary pain, redness,
or swelling at the treatment site
Bruising
Nerve damage (rare)