Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave and MyAct
Introducing Shockwave and Myofascial Acoustic Compression Therapy (MyAct) with the aptitude to pinpoint the pain and treat it at the source.
Myofascial Acoustic Compression Therapy (MyAct) is widely used in the treatment of acute and chronic pain in muscles, tendons, and joints.
MyAct describes the use of acoustic waves to target tissue at varying depths to compress and manipulate tissue resulting in a focused and precise deep-tissue treatment.
The results of the mechanical stimulus delivered by Shockwave Therapy can lead to increased circulation and pain relief - key components in the healing process.
FOCUSING IN ON YOUR PAIN
The acoustic waves generated by Shockwave Therapy in East Providence RI, Pawtucket RI, Providence RI, or Central Falls RI pass through the body and converge at a point deep within the soft tissue to produce an intense, extremely short-duration compression event. The focused acoustic compression is translated to tissue to provide treatment with pin-point accuracy to the affected area.
PATIENT-GUIDED PAIN RELIEF
The sources of pain are not always found in the area where the pain seems to be radiating from. This is clinically called referred pain. The distancing of the pain sensation from its source can make treatment difficult.
Diagnosis of referred pain and the recognition of the originating pain triggering points can be accomplished using Shockwave Therapy. Abnormal musculoskeletal tissue can be "flared" with focused MyAct in order to define the areas that require treatment. This process of defining the origins of pain is guided by the patient through verbal feedback to the healthcare professional providing the treatment.
Are there known side effects of Myofascial Acoustic Compression Therapy?
Most patients do not experience any side effects; however, it is possible to experience mild bruising, swelling, pain, numbness, or tingling. Recovery is minimal compared to that of surgical intervention.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR MYACT TREATMENT
- Your clinician will identify the treatment site or sites.
- They will then apply a thin coat of coupling gel. This gel helps to translate the acoustic sound waves generated by the therapy head to the body.
- The clinician will start the treatment at a very low output setting and increase the power to a level that you help define and is best suited for your condition. The output level and acoustic wave frequency rate may vary from location to location based on the depth and type of tissue being treated.
- A typical Shockwave treatment takes 10-15 minutes per session.
- Acute pain may resolve in as little as 1 to 2 treatments.
- For chronic pain, a total of 4-6 treatments may be necessary before lasting improvement is achieved.
If you have any questions about Shockwave Therapy or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us at DeCrescenzo Chiropractic today.
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