Extracorparal Shockwave Therapy

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive treatment that helps your body heal naturally by stimulating tissue repair and improving circulation. At Samaritan Sports Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina, Benjamin Petty, MD, offers ESWT to reduce pain, restore mobility, and treat chronic musculoskeletal conditions. This innovative therapy may also help you avoid more invasive procedures. Learn more by calling or booking an appointment online today.

What is extracorporeal shockwave therapy?

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive treatment that uses sound waves to stimulate healing in injured tissues. Originally developed to break up kidney stones, ESWT has become a valuable therapy in sports medicine and orthopedics. 

The treatment delivers focused energy to targeted areas, encouraging your body to repair itself naturally and making it a safe and effective alternative to surgery or long-term medication use.

What issues can extracorporeal shockwave therapy address?

Samaritan Sports Medicine offers ESWT to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal problems, especially those involving chronic pain or injuries that haven’t improved with traditional therapies. 

Common conditions include:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Shoulder pain
• Jumper’s knee
• Stress fractures
• Chronic tendon or ligament injuries

The treatment may also help with arthritis-related discomfort and promote healing in cases of slow or nonhealing bone injuries.

How does extracorporeal shockwave therapy work?

During treatment, a handheld device delivers acoustic shockwaves directly to the injured area. These waves increase blood flow, stimulate cell regeneration, and trigger the release of natural growth factors that accelerate tissue repair. In addition, the therapy helps dissolve scar tissue and calcifications, promoting greater flexibility and less stiffness. 

Most sessions take less than 30 minutes, and because it’s noninvasive, you should be able to return to normal activities shortly after treatment.

What are the benefits of extracorporeal shockwave therapy?

ESWT provides several important benefits. It’s nonsurgical and drug-free, making it a safe option if you’re seeking to avoid more invasive procedures. Many patients experience significant pain relief and improved function after just a few sessions.

By addressing the root cause of pain and encouraging natural healing, ESWT supports long-term recovery rather than simply masking symptoms. It also has minimal downtime, allowing you to stay active during the healing process.

At Samaritan Sports Medicine, ESWT is part of the team’s modern, personalized approach to musculoskeletal care. 

To learn more about ESWT, call the friendly staff today to make an appointment. The practice also offers online booking as a convenient option, allowing you to schedule anytime, day or night.