Shockwave can be experienced as uncomfortable or slightly painful, but the level of pain experienced can vary depending on the individual sensitivity of the patient and the area treated. The intensity of pain is low enough to not require the administration of analgesic substances. It is also worth noting that the pain may be short-lived and that relief and improvement may occur within a few days of completing the series of treatments.
Shockwave therapy can have a number of therapeutic benefits and effects. One of the main effects of shockwave therapy is pain reduction. The use of shockwaves can help reduce chronic pain, pain associated with tendonitis, muscular pain and other musculoskeletal conditions. It also stimulates regenerative processes in the tissues, improves blood supply to the treated areas and reduces inflammation.
Shockwave treatments should be performed with an interval of 5-7 days. This procedure guarantees the safety and effectiveness of the therapy. The action of the shock wave on the tissues causes intentional micro-damage and inflammation. This stimulates the body's cells, which begin to regenerate and repair the treated area. After the wave has been applied for a latency period of five to seven days, a number of changes take place in the tissues, resulting in a therapeutic effect. Performing the treatment on a daily basis would deprive the cells of time to regenerate and disrupt the healing process.
Shockwave therapy is non-invasive. The risk of side effects is minimal. In most cases, they are quite mild, only in the areas where the treatment was performed and disappear within 2-3 days.
Most common adverse effects:
- redness,
- swelling and puffiness,
- feeling of pain,
- subcutaneous haematomas.
