Shockwave Therapy

The mechanical energy that myofascial acoustic compression therapy provides encourages and stimulates fibroblasts and growth factors to promote healing and increase cell metabolism and local blood flow to the affected area. PiezoWave Pain deeply penetrates tissue for healing that can’t be achieved through manual adjustments.

During every session, 1000 to 2000 pulse waves will be delivered to an area lasting about ten minutes. You will see maximum benefits with five to six sessions per area with three to five days to allow for proper recovery time. PiezoWave Therapy is believed, and has clinically proven, to have the following effects: • Facilitate healing • Eliminate pain • Stimulate the “washing away” of Substance-P (a pain-producing chemical) • Increase the body’s collagen production • Increase microcirculation leading to enhanced tissue metabolism • Help dissolve calcific fibroblasts • Reduce muscle tension • Improved function and range of motion to the joint

Each session of PiezoWave takes about five to ten minutes. During the session, our therapist or staff will deliver 2000 to 3000 pulse waves into the affected area. The delivery of about 2000 pulse waves lasts approximately five to ten minutes.

Many conditions need three to five sessions. The sessions can be done five to 10 days apart depending on tissue response and patient tolerance. Worldwide reports show PiezoWave has a very high success rate. At our clinic, our patients have reported positive results in line with these parameters and most get a positive benefit with just one session! We have been quite successful with this technique and are excited to help more patients like you. For patients who don't respond positively to PiezoWave, we consider other modes of therapy, and we will make proper referrals to the right specialists.

Depending on the patient's current level of pain and the area, the degree of discomfort varies significantly. The intensity of a session also varies, and many patients can tolerate PiezoWave well because the intensity varies depending on patient tolerance.

Many patients experience immediate pain relief after PiezoWave. However, they may experience soreness in the area within two to four hours. According to different clinical reports, the soreness is usually very tolerable and can last a couple of hours to some days. DO NOT use ice on the area if you experience this soreness. One of the desired effects of PiezoWave is an “inflammatory response.” Therefore, the use of anti-inflammatory medications (such as Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Motrin, etc.) isn’t recommended. Many patients report great results with Tylenol. You may take medication as you see fit or based on your doctor’s recommendation and advice. The soreness will disappear within 4 to 24 hours without any intervention.

We always recommended that you refrain from any physical activity, especially those that would involve the affected area for 48 hours after every session.

Like ultrasound, PiezoWave is a non-invasive procedure. However, PiezoWave can penetrate precise depths underneath your skin between 0.5 mm and 3 cm. This is much deeper than the standard ultrasound. Also, PiezoWave does not create tissue heating it creates mechanical pressure in your tissue which creates inflammation. PiezoWave is useful in identifying trigger points that are discrete, focal and hyperirritable spots in the taut band of your muscle. Trigger points can generate pain, both locally and in the referred pain patterns, and may accompany chronic musculoskeletal disorders.

Absolutely yes, there's no risk involved when using the PiezoWave, and it's regarded a safe alternative to invasive procedures such as surgery and injections. PiezoWave is 100% non-invasive.

Is It Safe If I Have A Medical Condition Such as Diabetes?

Yes, with a few exceptions. If you're pregnant or think you may be pregnant, PiezoWave cannot be used. Furthermore, if you have an infection, blood clotting disorders, tumor tissue, or taking blood thinning medication, then PiezoWave does not suit you.

PiezoWave is unique in the sense that it does not generate heat unlike ultrasound therapy, a commonly used modality. Therefore, it is suitable for post-surgical conditions. However, this therapy is not indicated with some conditions including:

• Epiphyseal plate in the shockwave entry window/focus
• Pregnancy
• Heart or circulatory problems
• Blood-thinning medications and blood clotting disorders
• Infections
• Tumor tissue
• Lung tissue in the focal area
• Head or brain trauma

• 100% Safe
• Patient Guided Focused Therapy
• No Anesthesia
• Non-Invasive
• No Downtime
• Outpatient
• Low Cost

What makes PiezoWave2 unique is that it’s one of the very few modern technologies in the medical field that works well when an injury reaches a chronic, non-healing state. It helps restore strength and mobility to injured ligaments and muscles. We’re one of the only facilities in the Triangle that offers this revolutionary technology, and we’re dedicated to helping all patients get back to their healthy and happy lifestyles. PiezoWave2 isn’t covered by insurance policies currently.