Shockwave Therapy in Neenah WI
Fox Crossing Chiropractic uses Shockwave Therapy in Neenah WI 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.
Our device is one of the best in the market for shockwave therapy, the Chattanooga Radial Pressure Wave 2 (RPW2) which uses the parent company STORZ MEDICAL components is one of the most researched devices in the shockwave therapy space and has been shown to be effective for a variety of conditions.
CONDITIONS TREATED BY SHOCKWAVE THERAPY in Neenah WI
- Tennis Elbow
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Bicep Tendonitis
- Gluteal Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Calcific Tendinitis Of The Shoulder
- Muscle Pain
- Scar Tissue
THERE MAY BE HOPE FOR YOU
The energy waves stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanisms through microtrauma to the area. It increases blood flow, activates connective tissue, reduces muscle aches and pain 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 Neenah WI 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 after the first treatment and can continue to see continued improvements 8-12 weeks after treatment is finished.
Monday
7:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 6:30pm
Thursday
12:30am - 6:00pm
Friday
7:30am - 12:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Fox Crossing Chiropractic
1395 West American Drive Suite D
Neenah, WI 54956