Shockwave Therapy in Casa Grande AZ

SoftWave Therapy

Jenkins Chiropractic uses Duolith Focal Shockwave by Storz Medical a leader in the industry as a part of a whole-patient approach to improving patient health and well-being. Officially called low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy in Casa Grande AZ AZ(Li-ESWT), the procedure is more commonly known as shockwave therapy.


CONDITIONS TREATED BY SHOCKWAVE THERAPY in Casa Grande AZ

  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Tennis & Golfers Elbow
  • Calcified Tendinitis - Like Adhesive Causalities (Frozen Shoulder
  • Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
  • Knee Pain
  • Hip Pain (Greater Trochanteric Pain)
  • IT Band Dysfunction
  • Myofacial Pain
  • Joint Pain
  • Just to name a few...

THERE MAY BE HOPE FOR YOU

Shockwave triggers collagen production, growth factors and increased blood flow to the injured area. It not only helps with the pain, but it also heals the area that’s why it’s called regenerative medicine. Conditions help with plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy tennis and golfers elbow, calcified tendinitis like adhesive causalities (frozen shoulder) Rotator cuff tenidiopathy, knee pain, hip pain ( greater trochateric pain) IT band dysfunction. Myocardial facial pain, and joint pain just to name a few.


HOW IS THERAPY DONE?

Dr. Jenkins will discuss your symptoms with you and locate the source of pain. They will then mark the area intended for the Shockwave Therapy. A gel is applied to optimize the contact between the application device and your skin. The handpiece delivers pulsations to the pain area for a number of prescribed pulses, depending on the condition.


Frequently Asked Questions

Success Rates: 90% improvement was recorded for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain) by the Journal of Orthopedic Research (2005). The same publication quotes a 77% success rate when treating Tennis Elbow with Radial Shockwave Therapy and other clinical studies have generally reported a success rate in excess of 75%. Nice (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) provided evidence to the NHS: NICE evidence for Shockwave.

Shockwave Therapy is FDA cleared for the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and connective tissue disorders; there are no known risks or complications.

Shockwave therapy is an elective pay modality and is not covered by insurance.

Shockwave Therapy is not recommended for patients on blood thinners, those with malignancies, and those who are pregnant.

Shockwave treatment is normally 3-6 visits but with severe tendopathy, it could take up to 10-12 treatments.

Patients may begin to see improvement 4 weeks after their last treatment. More significant improvement often occurs 8-12 weeks after the last treatment.

OFFICE HOURS


Monday
9:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm


Tuesday
Closed


Wednesday
9:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm


Thursday
9:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm


Friday
Closed


Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Jenkins Chiropractic

1891 N Trekell Rd Ste 2
Casa Grande, AZ 85122

(520) 836-2969