Shockwave therapy ka naam sunke log sochte hain electricity ya surgery involved hogi. Actually, yeh non-invasive treatment hai jo high-energy sound waves use karta hai chronic tendon, ligament ya some joint issues me pain relief ke liye.
Yeh commonly plantar fasciitis (heel pain), tennis elbow, calcific shoulder problems, ya chronic Achilles pain jaisi conditions me try kiya jata hai jab standard physio, rest, medicines se full relief nahi mil raha. Session me doctor/physio affected area mark karta hai, gel lagata hai (ultrasound jaisa), aur handheld device se pulses deliver karta hai.
Sensation thoda tapping ya sharp tapping jaisa feel ho sakta hai. Intensity adjustable hoti hai; shuruaat me mild rakhi jati hai jisse patient adapt ho jaye. Session usually 10–20 minutes hota hai. Baad me area me thoda soreness ya redness aa sakti hai, jo typically short-lived hoti hai.
Shockwave magic bullet nahi – usually multiple sessions (for example weekly) chahiye hote hain, and parallel physiotherapy/exercises bhi plan ka part hote hain. Har patient respond nahi karta, lekin kuch logon me pain and function me noticeable improvement mil sakta hai.
Koi bhi aisi therapy start karne se pehle clear diagnosis zaruri hai; har joint pain shockwave se treat nahi hota, especially acute injuries ya certain medical conditions me.
