Shockwave Therapy Brooklyn, NY

What is Shockwave Therapy in Brooklyn, NY?

Shockwave therapy is part of a more comprehensive plan here at Nuro Chiropractic Clinic in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Brian Donovan uses it for patients suffering from acute or chronic pain. It encourages the body’s healing process so you’ll heal faster. This is a non-invasive treatment that only uses high-energy acoustic waves to stimulate your body’s healing ability.

How Does Shockwave Therapy in Brooklyn, NY Work?

Shockwave therapy is mainly used to relieve pain and promote tissue regeneration. It is done here at Nuro Chiropractic Clinic by Dr. Donovan. As Dr. Donovan applies a non-invasive probe to your skin, an electrical charge creates an energy wave focused on the injured area. The shock waves create a force on the tissues to improve blood flow while encouraging the body’s ability to repair and heal itself. This therapy also stimulates new collagen production. This action strengthens your tendons and ligaments throughout your body. As the waves travel to the injured area, they break up calcified tissue to reduce stiffness and pain while improving your mobility. Then, it desensitizes nerve endings, resulting in fewer pain signals.

Conditions We Treat with Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy may sound dangerous. But it’s proven to treat a range of conditions. These conditions include:

• Chronic plantar heel pain
• A range of sports injuries
• Knee osteoarthritis
• Chronic tendon and soft-tissue issues

However, this therapy is not ideal if you’re pregnant or have a malignant tumor in the affected area. Dr. Donovan will choose another therapy that is safer for your condition but will significantly alleviate your pain and improve your overall well-being.

What to Expect at Your First Shockwave Therapy in Brooklyn, NY

If it’s your first time to visit our chiropractic clinic for shockwave therapy, you can expect the visit to be longer than your succeeding visits. During your initial visit, Dr. Donovan will examine you thoroughly. Hence, it’s ideal that you bring any digital imaging of the injured area. This will help Dr. Donovan in determining what’s causing your pain. He can determine a proper diagnosis and the right course of action.

You may undergo this therapy right after your initial consultation if Dr. Donovan believes that it will significantly help your condition. But it’s often a part of your broader care. During treatment, you won’t feel any pain. But you might feel pulses. Most of our patients feel relaxed while the treatment is ongoing. Each session can run from five to ten minutes. But it all depends on the severity of the injured area. You will know more about the number of sessions you need after Dr. Donovan has properly examined you.

Other Treatments We Use with Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy isn’t always the main treatment for your injury. Typically, it’s just supplementary to acupuncture, spinal decompression, and chiropractic adjustments. The goal of combining this with other therapies is to make sure you receive proper treatment that can significantly reduce your pain.