Shock wave treatment
Shock wave treatment is a method of physiotherapy, that is, treatment using physical factors. In this case, sound waves of a low spectrum (infra-waves) are affected, which are not perceived by human hearing, but actively affect the tissues of the body. This method can be compared with the already familiar ultrasonic method, only in this case high frequency acoustic waves are used, which also lie outside the range of the spectrum perceived by the human ear. Of course, the fields of application for ultrasound and infrasound are different.
Shockwave treatment has all the benefits of other physiotherapy methods: when used as indicated, it is effective and safe. The method can be used as the main and independent in some cases, as well as as part of complex therapy, allowing to significantly reduce the drug load on the body. In addition, it is quite simple and convenient for both the patient and the doctor, of course, the presence of appropriate equipment is required.
When is shock wave treatment effective? Basically, the method is used when a destructive effect is required on solid neoplasms. The spectrum is wide enough - from lithotripsy, i.e. breaking stones in case of urolithiasis and gallstone disease to the destruction of salt deposits in osteochondrosis and other metabolic diseases, including cellulite. Shock wave treatment of the back is very effective in cases where back pain is caused by osteochondrosis of the vertebrae. This is all the more important because, according to medical statistics, back pain is the most frequent pain in the world!
In addition to the destruction of solid deposits, shock wave treatment stimulates tissue regeneration processes, improves their blood supply, and helps to restore the correct anatomical position of structures. There is a renewal of cells, elimination of stagnation, improvement of
cellular metabolism at the site of exposure. Thus, it has a complex beneficial effect on tissues, and is also used when, as a result of a decrease in immunity, the lesions take on a sluggish chronic nature.
However, like any method, shock wave treatment has limitations and contraindications. The use of low-spectrum acoustic waves is contraindicated in the presence of inflammation in the affected area, in acute diseases, infectious diseases, in severe pain syndrome (it is recommended to first relieve acute inflammation and pain), in the presence of diseases affecting vascular permeability, as well as in the presence of oncological pathology.
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