Trigger Point Massage with Shockwave

Service Description

This massage applies to targeted pressure to specific knots in the muscles (trigger points) to relieve the pain, improved muscle function and flexibility, enhanced blood circulation. Trigger point massage is a powerful therapeutic technique that addresses muscle tension and discomfort through targeted pressure on specific points. With an additional Active Integrated Radial Pressure Wave Therapy® (AIRPWT®) Shockwave Therapy, you may feel relief immediately during treatment, better mobility or release. What is Active Integrated Radial Pressure Wave Therapy® (AIRPWT®) Shockwave Therapy? It is non-invasive medical treatment is ideal for patients with chronic orthopedic conditions as well as those in urgent need of pain relief or requiring accelerated rehabilitation from injury or surgery. Shockwave therapy creates a micro trauma which initiates the bodies ability to create new blood vessels and new nerve tissues. Shockwave therapy stimulates the repair of ligaments and tendons What can Active Integrated Radial Pressure Wave Therapy® (AIRPWT®) Shockwave Therapy help? Shockwave Therapy is a treatment option for managing tendinopathies, it's a common condition characterized by pain, inflammation and dysfunction in tendons. The therapy works by stimulating biological process that promotes tendon repair and alleviate pain, enhancing microcirculation and angiogenesis and modulating pro-inflammatory cytokines. It breaks apart existing scar tissue, muscle adhesions, recent injury, post-surgical recovery, C-section scars, plantar fasciitis, bone/heel spurs, golfers' elbow, tennis elbow, jumpers knee, carpal tunnel and TMJD. This treatment will trigger a series of natural healing and regenerative effects. You may experience mild discomfort during your treatment, depending on what is being worked on. You may also experience sore/achiness to the treated area and possibly bruising or petechiae. This will dissipate over the next few days. Recovery after shockwave therapy typically takes between 24 to 72 hours for initial relief, with full benefits often realized over several weeks to months. Avoid Steroid medications such as, cortisone shots, prednisone, medrol dose packs for a minimum of 6 weeks prior to treatment as they can hinder your body's ability to heal.