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The Difference Between Radial vs. Focus Shockwave Therapy — What Works Best for You?

Electrocorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been one of the most important advancements in sports medicine in recent decades, providing effective treatment for tennis elbow, rotator cuff pain, plantar fasciitis, and other common conditions. However, even those who are familiar with the treatment don’t know what the best type of shockwave therapy for their needs really is. Both focused shockwaves and radial shockwaves have their own advantages depending on the situation, and understanding the difference is crucial.

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How Shockwave Therapy Can Effectively Treat Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a prevalent condition for people who engage in activities that require repetitive motion. Treatment for tennis elbow can sometimes stop at topical treatments and corticosteroid injections, but in cases where anti-inflammatory drugs aren’t working, doctors will often recommend some form of surgery. Surgery — even routine procedures — will always come with a level of risk because they require invasive techniques to treat all kinds of tennis elbow, including humeral epicondylitis. 

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How Shockwave Therapy Can Help With Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries

The shock of a motor vehicle accident is sudden, traumatic, and often produces forces from various directions acting on the body and injuring it. Many patients also tense up as they recognize the impending danger, compounding the injury to soft tissue and muscle. 

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Does Shockwave Therapy Work for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that triggers stabbing pain in your heel. It develops when the tissue connecting your heel bone to your toes becomes inflamed. Plantar fasciitis is commonly seen in runners, overweight people, and those who wear shoes with improper support. There are many possible types of treatment for plantar fasciitis, but one of the most cutting-edge solutions is radial shockwave therapy. Here’s what you need to know about this popular treatment method.

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Why Does My Injury Seem to Hurt More in the Winter?

A drop in temperature often causes additional aches and pains, especially if you are recovering from an injury. Understanding why people react differently to a change in the weather remains unclear. One theory suggests that it’s related to a drop in barometric pressure, which results in the muscles, tendons, and surrounding tissue expanding. Receiving massage therapy is one way to counteract this common problem and help you experience immediate pain relief.

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The Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

If you suffer from chronic pain, seeking solutions such as focused or radial shockwave in Newton Square may help you avoid surgery and even pain medications with major side effects. From professional athletes and weekend warriors to those with plantar fasciitis to Achilles tendonitis, to rotator cuff tendonitis shockwave therapy offered by Dr. David W. Nadler & Associates proves to be a safe, effective alternative to more invasive treatments by treating the root cause quickly and with little to no recovery time.

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How Can Employees Minimize Back Pain at Work?

Many Americans lead fairly sedentary lives, mainly from spending hours at work in front of a computer screen, whether in the office or in the comfort of their home. Sitting for long periods of time can lead to a host of back problems, which can get worse over time.

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Why See A Chiropractor for Whiplash Injuries?

Whiplash, an injury affecting the neck muscles, ligaments and tendons is caused by a sudden and rapid forward or backward motion of the neck during trauma like a car accident. If left untreated, a whiplash injury can lead to stiffness and significant loss of motion around the neck region.

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What Are Some Common Ways of Treating Plantar Fasciitis?

Injuries of any kind can disrupt a person’s life. Plantar fasciitis, which is a condition that leads to pain in and around the foot, can make it difficult to walk, run, and perform other physical activities that you might enjoy. The upside is that there are many ways to help alleviate the pain and get you back to enjoying your life. While some cases might require surgery, there are procedures like focused shockwave therapy and other minimally invasive ways to manage the condition that don’t require massive amounts of time to recover.

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