Shockwave Therapy in Westerly RI

Chiropractic Westerly RI Shoulder Pain

What is Radial Pressure Wave Therapy in Westerly RI? Radial Pressure Waves (RPW) are acoustic waves that generate oscillations in the tissue. Radial pressure wave therapy helps reduce muscle pain and activate connective tissue, temporarily aids in the increase of blood flow, helps in the treatment of tendinitis in hips and shoulders, and helps to improve pain in various musculoskeletal conditions.

What does RPW feel like?

Chiropractic Westerly RI Shockwave On Shoulder

Patients may report feeling soreness and a thumping sensation when the treatment head passes over dysfunctional tissues. Patients report feeling very little discomfort when it actively travels over healthy tissue. The level of discomfort depends on the area being treated, the settings on the device, and the acuity of the condition. Minor post-treatment soreness around the involved area is not uncommon.

How long do treatments last? About 10 minutes.

How many treatments will I need? Generally 4-6 treatments, potentially 8.

What are the benefits of RPW in in Westerly RI?

  • Short treatment time (minutes)
  • Treat large areas
  • Non-invasive and no known significant adverse effects
  • Muscle massage with a vibrating applicator
  • Results in a few treatments
  • Alternative to medication
Chiropractic Westerly RI Shockwave On Foot

What areas can RPW treat?

  • Trapezius muscle
  • Shoulder pain
  • Elbow pain
  • Knee pain
  • Achilles tendon pain
  • Plantar & heel pain

What do patients say?

"How is this even possible after only one treatment, I can't believe how good I feel and how much motion I have. I have been in therapy for months, had injections, been on medication for pain and now I feel great with one treatment of this machine. Why doesn't everyone have this in the clinic?"- Diane

"I canceled the MRI and the surgical consult and my pain level is almost non-existent, this thing has been amazing. I am 90% back to work already." - Joe

OFFICE HOURS

Monday
8:00am - 6:00pm

Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday
8:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Friday
8:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday
Closed

Dunn's Corners Chiropractic Center
259 Post Road
Westerly, RI 02891
Phone (401) 322-8822
Fax (401) 322-9191