Sherman Oaks & Los Angeles Shock Wave Therapy

Category : Shock Wave Therapy

NESS offers a revolutionary treatment for orthopedic and pain conditions utilizing state-of-the-art Swiss-made Storz Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT).

What is shock wave therapy?

The highly regarded treatment choice of elite athletes and trainers, shock wave therapy is a non-invasive, non-surgical evidence-based treatment which is quick, safe and effective. Shockwave has been shown to be a highly effective treatment option for patients who have failed to respond to conservative manual therapies.

How does it work?

Unique pressure waves are strategically applied at specific frequencies to create a stimulating effect reducing pain and revitalizing injured tissues.

What can it treat?

Decades of evidence support the effectiveness of shock wave therapy for most orthopedic conditions that affect joints, muscles, tendons or ligaments and cause degeneration, dysfunction or pain.

What are the details of the treatment?

Each session lasts between 5-10 minutes. A complete treatment plan includes between 3-6 weekly treatment sessions on average depending on the condition.

During the treatment, the device applies gentle low-frequency pressure waves against the affected tissues and surrounding regions according to our treatment protocol. The intensity is adjusted to provide no more than minimal discomfort. A gel may be applied to the treatment area. There is virtually no “down time,” restrictions or side effects after each treatment. Most patients experience significant improvement by 6-8 weeks.

What are the side effects of shock wave therapy?

The virtue of shock wave is the paucity of risks or side effects. Some patients experience self-limiting minor discomfort or skin irritation. Contraindications to EPAT include pregnancy or active cancer.

What are the benefits of shock wave therapy?

• Reduces pain and inflammation.
• Stimulates tissue regeneration and healing.
• Non-invasive: no anesthesia, injections or surgery.
• Treatments take a few minutes with virtually no down time.
• Evidence-based with promising outcomes.
• Cost effective.