Discover the Benefits of Shock Wave Therapy in Queens for Pain Relief

About 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, defined as pain lasting for three months or longer. Not surprisingly, dealing with those symptoms can take a major toll on your physical and emotional health. 

Fortunately, shock wave therapy can help. This innovative treatment is noninvasive, offering relief for many of the underlying issues associated with chronic pain without increasing the need for pain medication.

Our team is skilled in using shock wave therapy for adult patients at Advanced Medical Care in Forest Hills, Queens, New York — either on its own or as part of a more comprehensive approach to pain management. In this post, learn how shock wave therapy works and how it can play a vital role in helping you manage your painful symptoms.

Shock therapy 101

Also called extracorporeal shock wave therapy, this approach uses acoustic shock wave energy to promote tissue healing and relieve pain and inflammation. Initially developed more than 40 years ago as a treatment for large kidney stones, shock wave therapy today is widely used to manage chronic and acute pain caused by traumatic injuries, overuse, inflammation, and other underlying issues.

The shock waves penetrate your skin without incisions, anesthesia, or prolonged recovery time afterward. The energy released during therapy targets damaged tissues, creating tiny areas of controlled damage that stimulate natural healing responses, helping your body repair itself without more invasive interventions.

Specifically, energy waves increase circulation to the area, delivering oxygen and nutrients that support healing and recovery while carrying away waste products and toxins. At the same time, this therapy promotes the release of hormones and cells that support natural healing, along with growth factors, special proteins that play integral roles in tissue healing and regeneration.

Relieving your pain with shock wave therapy

Because it’s noninvasive, shock wave therapy can be a great option for people who want to potentially avoid surgery and for situations where surgery isn’t feasible or medically advisable. This therapy targets the underlying cause of pain and inflammation, so it’s effective in treating a broad array of issues causing chronic pain, including: 

• Soft tissue injuries
• Bone and joint problems
• Tendonitis, including Achilles tendonitis and golf or tennis elbow
• Foot and heel pain, including painful plantar fasciitis
• Sports injuries
• Pain associated with tight muscles or trigger points
• Many types of shoulder, neck, and back pain
• Pain associated with scar tissue buildup (adhesions)

After your shock wave therapy session, it’s common to have some mild soreness in the treatment area, but it’s temporary and there’s no downtime necessary. This makes it a great option for people with busy schedules.

While you can achieve results from a single treatment, we may recommend repeated shock wave therapy sessions to help you achieve the symptom relief you’re looking for. We customize every treatment plan for each patient.

Patient-centered pain relief in Queens

In the hands of our experienced providers, shock wave therapy can provide long-term, meaningful relief for painful symptoms. If you’re suffering from chronic pain and you’d like to learn more about the benefits of shock wave therapy, request an appointment online or over the phone with the team at Advanced Medical Care.